Studs Terkel passed away today. There is a certain sadness in my and rIAm’s hearts today with this news. Studs was 96, and not in the greatest of health the last few years, and, apparently, especially so the last two weeks. So he had a darn good run, and boy did he make the best [...]
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Six Months in Toronto
It’s been just over six months of being a landed immigrant / permanent resident of Toronto, and I’ve definitely figured a few things out. Getting a job isn’t easy, adjusting to life in Toronto isn’t too hard and being able to be close to (rIAm’s) grandparents is incredible.
I’ve also discovered that writing for blogTO is [...]
Go Cubs Go
The Cubs are playing in Chicago this afternoon. And while technically there have been three games already, for me, the baseball season opens today. I may not be standing in the batter’s box, but I’ll be following along as the Cubs embark on their season to end the Mother of all streaks: 100 years and [...]
Turn Out for Earth Hour
I’m proud to say that my current city of residence (Toronto) and my former city of residence (Chicago) are both participating. If your city is joining the effort, please participate. If your city is not, well, participate anyway.
March 29. 8pm local time.
Tell your friends. Tell your family. Have an Earth Hour party. Or an Earth [...]
Canadian healthcare myths, busted
Universal healthcare has been on my mind lately. First, because my husband is finally a part of the system we have in Canada as a new permanent resident, and I have been interested to hear his impressions. Second, because I am re-experiencing the system after several years abroad in Chicago and Asia; my American healthcare [...]
aurevoir Chicago, hello south Asia
The following consists of excerpts of an email sent to our loved ones about our plans for 2007…
Dear Family and Friends,
Greetings from Chicago! We hope this message finds you well, as the calendar has turned to December and the holidays are fast approaching.
We wanted to write to let you know about an adventure we have [...]
daily photo: no more heat available
R.I.P. Addison Brown Line stop. As of 3am today the station was shut down for up to a year. This “temporary” inconvenience is in the name of progress.
Now it’ll be longer walks in the snow and cold. Maybe worst of all, we won’t be exiting so close to Trader Joe’s. And it’s going to [...]
