New Years Eve

Every year we wait too long to plan a New Years celebration. This year is no exception. Culver and Jess came through though, and we had a get together at their house in Toronto. It was fantastic to be with these close friends again especially after not having seen...

The worst kind of friend

I got a message on my answering machine from David Christopherson. He’s the NDP Member of Parliament for my area. The message was a carefully crafted wish for me to have a happy holidays and New Year. Now, what’s important to realize is that there’s...

Chronicles of Kong

I saw two movies this week: The Chronicles of Narnia and King Kong. One was a good movie. The other one was great. The Chronicles of Narnia was made from the C.S. Lewis’s very well known book, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. I get the feeling that after...

The Dumpling Machine

The Thom family is well-known for its Chinese dumplings. Of course, we’re Chinese, so we just call them dumplings. We’ve honed the process of mixing, wrapping and cooking these little treats into a well-oiled “Dumpling Machine.” And by...

Weighing in

Oh I forgot to mention… I’ve been meaning to buy a scale for a while. It’s not like my weight actually changes or anything. I guess it’s sort of to confirm that my weight doesn’t change. I found this scale at Home Sense today for $16....

Renovations

I seem to have gotten over my craving for travel, for the time being anyway. I guess I’ve only been home for a week or so, but I consider it a good sign that I’ve unpacked my suitcase and put my stuff away. It’s healthy anyway. My attention has...