Category Archives: Storytime

True Story – karaoke edition

I was at my weekly karaoke bar last night.  I’m a regular, so I know a lot of the people there.  Last night, there were a lot of strangers as there were a couple of parties. Just before I left … Continue reading

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Amusing story about cat sitting

I’m cat sitting for a giant fluffy cat.  As I was leaving, my client’s neighbour was putting away my client’s recycling and green bins.  This conversation happened: Guy: “Oh hi, I’m Rachael and John’s neighbour, just putting away the bins … Continue reading

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George the Raccoon (originally published on old blog July 17, 2013)

A tale from last summer: I have this chair. A bit of history on this chair: it is a brown fabric recliner that belonged to my father.  When I was a kid, I always wanted to sit in it and … Continue reading

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Musings on Telemarketers (originally published on old blog February 21, 2013)

I get that it’s a job. I get that when you need money, you’ll take what you can. I don’t blame the actual person on the call (usually), I blame the companies who still employ this advertising method. That said, … Continue reading

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