But one thing helped to make it through the long days (that is, other than the pack of cigarette I smoked and the cup of burning hot coffee sitting by me on the table) : when customers called, I had to ask them for their address. And I soon discovered Canadians had some kind of humor when it came to naming places.
Summer In The City
Summer usually brings the worse students, along with those to busy to take classes the rest of the year and whose only chance is to come to school when the Parliament isn’t in session. I don’t mind those ones. They’re usually focused on their studies because they’re desperate to pass their French test, which will entitle them to a promotion or a pay rise. But the weirdos…
How to Get Rid of Telemarketers (Best Way I Found!)
I’m cooking red peppers when the phone rings.
My Daily Battle With Commissioners in Ottawa
“What are you doing here in Industry Canada?”
Office Workers are Fascinating
I’ve always found office workers fascinating.
The Day I Walked on the Ottawa River
I took small and careful steps. My goal was to take a picture of the locks from below…