Our flight from Toronto to Calgary was at 27,000 feet and climbing as I watched the lady beside me go through her Rosary beads for the third time. Her prayer book was on her lap and her eyes were closed. Besides being in prayer it was obvious that she was terrified of flying! I cautiously…
Category: travel
To the big smoke
Ever wonder why Toronto is called the big smoke? Here’s what I found: “The Big Smoke was first used by Australian writer Alan Rayburn and popularized by Canadian journalist Alan Fotheringham. Fotheringham used the nickname to depict Toronto as a city with a giant reputation and nothing to show for it. “ Okay – well that’s one…
Chance meetings
Yesterday was the first day that you had to show your proof of vaccination in order to board an airplane in Canada. This federal requirement is one I am very pleased to see enacted and yes I believe that all who can, should be vaccinated. You’re protecting yourself, me and my family, and especially those…
