Eat my son!

The following account took place in early September. The place: New York, New York. The event: The wedding reception of a dear friend.

"Eat, my son. By the time you go back to Toronto, I want you to gain two pounds." This shocking start to conversation stemmed, unbelievably, from unconditional love.

After a grueling 12 hour drive from Toronto we tumbled out of the mini van in the driveway of Chitta's house in New York. The morning was fresh; the breeze gentle. The sun shone benevolently on my sparsely populated head and urged me inside.

Gavel and Glass

Yesterday was a new beginning for me at the Toastmasters Club - Gavel and Glass.

Unlike last time, the proceedings were held on the ground level. We had a guest speaker, Steve Rackus ("mispronounced ruckus"), who spoke with humour.