So, it is winter yet? Well, here is a handy checklist to determine how screwed we are… ahem, I mean to find out.
Browsing Category Canadian Life
Guess My Weird, Specific Fear in Canada
Each country’s set of road rules has a few idiosyncrasies. In Canada, the rule I hate the most is the “right turn on red”.
People of Ottawa – Fall 2015 Street Photography
After our trip to France last summer, it was hard for me to get used to the quietness of Ottawa. Except for the downtown core and the Byward Market at the height of the tourist season, most streets are deserted here.
Major Terrorist Attack in Paris – What Just Happened?
It’s almost 1 a.m. in Canada. Seven in the morning in France. It suddenly occurs to me how unsettlingly easy it is to kill people if you want to. Just grab a weapon and shot. That’s it.
This Is Why I Used To Hate Small Talk
The most mundane life skills can be terrifying when you don’t yet master the language or the culture of a country.
Canadian Tradition – The Remembrance Poppy
In the weeks leading up to Remembrance Day, don’t be surprised to see red poppies brightening up dark and bulky winter clothing.