Earlier Post: Michi We first met in 1989. Michelle was living with a friend in Tower at Acadia University (the men’s residence) because she hadn’t been assigned a proper room. On the day that returning students arrived she happened to be in Dennis House (my residence) chatting with Consuelo who was to be my new [...]
Archive > April 2010
Vrolijk Pasen or Happy Easter
The day started with a traditional Belgian practice… not mass, nor the consumption of mass amounts of chocolate, no Easter bunny or family brunch… but rather, the Tour de Flanders (a.k.a. the Ronde). Fabian Cancellara was the winner this year; and, I found out later that Lance Armstrong was in the race, here to practice [...]
Little Shop in Brugge
“Your French is magnificent.” It was an old shopkeeper who spoke to me as I walked to the till to make my purchase. He was initially very quiet as I made my way through his small hidden shop nestled anonymously on a street not frequented by tourists. His clothing and handcrafts were beautiful; and, he [...]
Brugge, Belgium
I’m in Belgium: Brugge to be exact (pronounced like Booger with an “r”). It seemed like a good place to spend Easter, with all it’s chocolate and wedding cake buildings. The Flemish are also very pleasant people; my usual interrogation of people at the train station was VERY easy (which is the best train to [...]