The City I RememberedBuildings of brick and copper patina bathed in a perpetual golden hour. Streets of smooth cobblestone wind their way to tree-lined avenues…Feb 26Feb 26
A Magician in New Balance SneakersHe who learns in order to teach, it is granted to him to study and to teach; But he who learns in order to practice, it is granted to him…May 13, 20241May 13, 20241
Daycare Illness Bingo (it’s not just a game)!So, our daughter recently started with daycare, which means the immune symptoms of our entire household are about to be hit with an epic…Mar 8, 2024Mar 8, 2024
The Genetic Memory of PronunciationI pronounce “animated GIF” with a “soft G” (ʤ). I’m fully aware that the “G” in “GIF” comes from the word “Graphical”, but I’m not fully…Jan 26, 2024Jan 26, 2024
Wouldn't you know it, my alma mater published an interview with an alumna providing another point…https://www.concordia.ca/cunews/offices/advancement/2023/12/15/ottawa-food-bank-ceo-credits-concordia-theatre-studies-for-non-profit-skill-s…Dec 19, 2023Dec 19, 2023
Related: here's a story about a former political candidate in BC using the title of engineer…Note: I am not a licensed engineer in the province of BC, nor am I a lawyer — but if the laws governing the engineering profession in BC…Dec 18, 2023Dec 18, 2023
Protected Titles for a Protected PublicIn my first year as an undergraduate engineering student, I took a required course on Professional Practice and Responsibility. The course…Nov 8, 20231Nov 8, 20231
Zero BubbleWhen I was growing up, one of my favourite action movies was Crimson Tide. Sitting slightly below The Hunt for Red October on the scale of…Jun 22, 2023Jun 22, 2023
Update: for those interested, here's Le Pharmachien serving as an English-language representative…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBAV-hAO8ywMar 16, 2021Mar 16, 2021