Whitehorse Rush Hour

It’s sounds like an oxymoron that our city of 30,000 people can have rush hour. But with a significant proportion of the population of Whitehorse working for government offices it’s amazing what an effect it has that are suburbs are far away from those downtown offices. Then there’s the fact that there are counted ‘me, five schools in Riverdale and only one bridge with a lane of traffic going each way and there’s a lot of parents who like to drop off the kids at school… The upside for me is it’s very encouraging when I ride my bike or walk to work. That line of lights reflecting beautifully on the water are all headlights heading into downtown. 

I Love the Phonebook

I was looking online for the local CBC phone number with no luck. Then I remembered they are listened in the paper phonebook. Eureka! 5 seconds later I had the number. 

Halloween

We had a record low of 26 kids. We have lots of candy left. 

The Hemming Episode

I do enjoy nice clothes. Both my parents had style. My mom was more aux courant, with mad keen sewing skills. My dad had a vintage vibe - wearing his Saville Row suits until they were back in style again. In recent years my mother’s ‘I remember that from the first time around’ has echoed in my mind, memory and ears more than once as I find myself saying it. On the other hand something’s really are timeless. What those things are, each person needs to decide for themselves. Timeless means you wear it with style, confidence and sass. Because of my work, I’m always on the lookout for a nice, conservative wool suit. I always have to hem the sleeves, pants and skirt. Gone are the days when this service is offered in store - although I barely remember it. Now you are lucky to find someone who can do it. People seem content to have ill fitting clothes. Go figure. Standing in line waiting to purchase my various articles of clothing I bonded with two women who needed to have their garments modified. One, whose mother was still living, it’s going to take them to her. The other was hoping that on her visit to Europe she be able to get the suit jacket tailored to fit. We all agreed clothes  look nicer and we look better when garments are tailored properly.

Ottawa Highlights

We had a great time in Ottawa. We rented bikes and rode them everywhere, which may have slightly made up for all the good food. I have a real fondness for Ottawa which has all the charms of a small town but the architecture of a capital. 

Ottawa meetings

I like Ottawa. I still haven’t gotten over the thrill of being in our nation’s capital. 

New Westminster - Who Knew?

I walked the waterfront in New Westminster today after visiting Dad and Ali, family and friends.  Boy has New West changed... construction everywhere you look.  A beautiful water front walk... Residences over on the Fraser River island that used to be all industrial.  Lots of gentrification to go but pretty impressive.