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J’ai peur……The day that the panic set in

J’ai peur……The day that the panic set in

When walking down the streets of Ottawa you are almost as likely to hear French as you are English. Being the National Capital of a country with a sizeable French population the City of Ottawa is an officially bilingual city, so the two languages co-exist here peacefully (for the most part).

On Taking a Leap of Faith

On Taking a Leap of Faith

I didn’t always live the life of a globetrotting ex-pat. At one time I lived a life quite the opposite of the one I live now; small and sheltered, and filled with self-doubt and fear.

Friday Photos #47 – Electric

Friday Photos #47 – Electric

There are few sights more magical than the Eiffel Tower glowing in the darkness. Since 1985 the tower has been lit from the inside by 336 projectors equipped with high-pressure, yellow-orange sodium lamps, and today the gleaming tower is an icon the world over.

Exploring the Shadows Of My Past….

Exploring the Shadows Of My Past….

Today my thoughts about shadows are more of the figurative variety than the literal. Today I’m thinking about the shadows of the past, in particular one of the most shaping experiences of my life.