For a Canadian, even one who has been out of the country for over a decade, NHL playoffs are a special time of the year. As a child, I fondly recall the ceremony and ritual that revolved around playoff hockey. My Dad, Boo (aka Alain Bouillon) and I would retreat to the 'rec room' downstairs, take out the TV tables and load them up with whatever sumptuous assortment of goodies my Mom had been kind enough to prepare. We would then settle in for several hours of intense oohing, aahing and,…

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Go jump in the pool!

 I was lucky to get my hip replacement just as I retired and would have free time during the day to get back into shape. The physiotherapy rehabilitation exercises were quite demanding, and I resented the pain and effort every day ( I was dutiful though),  but I was excited by the opportunity to try aqua-therapy. I have always been a water baby, lifeguarding my way through university, and swimming competitively in younger days, so this looked like a good…

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I was waiting at the dentist office this week, flipping through an old Readers Digest, & came across an article on Thomas King, novelist & educator. The interview was regarding his latest book - The Inconvenient Indian, an account of Native people & their treatment over the past two or more centuries. Having experienced first hand the same social views towards Natives, I look forward to reading it. I could not find online the interview with Readers Digest to post, in which the… Continue

Happy Friday everyone...

Here's a cute video (click the picture) that shows us that its probably best to trust the ones we love.

Hope you're having a great day and preparing for a great…

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Central Park - Home to a ton of attractions that is widespread the signposts snuggled in the park are diverse. From sprawling waters and green meadows to stunning bridges to performance centers with educational facilities gardens and classical architecture this park is a must-see place in New York…

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As most of you know, I have passed the 50 year mark in my life. As such, my hair is greyer; my eyes are heavier, etc, etc. Yes, I'm getting older but I am also getting wiser, or at least, I am becoming more enlightened about life and I feel great about the opportunities in front of me as the years will unfold.

I do have to admit that when I pass by a mirror and catch a glimpse of myself, I'm not necessarily…

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I am very selective when it comes to conferences. As anyone in a corporate environment can attest, the market is flooded with organizations that poach resources and people's time to populate content and attendance at their events...all at a tidy profit and rarely with adequate return value.

Such was not the case at the World Travel and Tourism Council Annual Global Summit, part of which I attended earlier this week in Abu Dhabi (which is about an hour or so south of Dubai by…

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One of my favorite personal stories also happens to be one of my closest encounters with flying saucers and with some pretty significant Canadian heritage. The story begins about 25 years ago (around 1987) on a NordAir 737 flight somewhere over Lake Huron on a trip from Toronto to Sault Ste. Marie where we were living at the time. I guess NordAir is a bit of Canadian heritage…

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You may remember my dear friend Louie the Toy Man from these posts. 

http://www.kamazooie.com/profiles/blogs/confessions-of-a-70-year-toronto-toy-man

http://www.kamazooie.com/profiles/blogs/6471104:BlogPost:6750

You may also remember me mentioning that he has a lovely bride named Violet (or Nan to her…

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I see many posts on members focusing on creating great experiences and memories for their families. I wanted to comment on an area that can support these activities and that is the area of off-road trailers for recreational activities.

Many custom off path trailer companies give a wide range of selections in regards with their product. There are however four essential models that are rather common across the board and make-up the majority of most revenue in the market. They're designs…

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Most individuals nowadays have entirely understood the benefit of maintaining personal fitness and creating the most out of your daily routine, so that it could be practical for healthful living and well-being in general. As a result, exercise has become an important part in our lives to eliminate unnecessary weight and improve health, vigor and unique abilities. Nonetheless, owing to the tense days we must withstand, along with the long hours and the many commitments, it is challenging to…

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You will find cars that will blend modest everyday expeditions, enjoyment and obviously intensive dosages of venture. Don't consider which these kinds of automobiles are, because the response is none other than the caravans. Particularly in Adelaide there's various caravans as you are able to discover.



Caravans are developing gradually but progressively and are loved by a particular buying public which. That happens since they're capable to fulfill all the desires of travelers;…

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