Tag Archives: snow

The winter that wasn’t

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Canada is a land of ice and snow, right? Yes indeedy. This idea — so central to our national identity — was perfectly captured in québecois singer Gilles Vigneault’s 1964 song, Mon Pays. The famous opening line goes like this: … Continue reading →

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10 ways repatriation is nothing like home leave

Posted on January 14, 2011 by

10. You’re no longer a rock star. Returning home in a burst of glory every year is like the Second Coming (or Third, or Fourth, depending on how many times you take leave.) Everyone is excited to see you, schedules … Continue reading →

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The first snow dump of 2011

Posted on January 8, 2011 by

We’ve had very little snow so far this season. As I wrote earlier, I’m not a fan of the white stuff, so that suits me just fine. (Although I’ll admit it was a little sad not to have a White … Continue reading →

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A snowstorm in Singapore

Posted on December 13, 2010 by

I wasn’t always Canadian. I wasn’t born here; I don’t have any Canadian blood in me. Maybe that’s why I hate winter so much: the English/Irish blood I inherited from my parents isn’t thick enough to protect me from the … Continue reading →

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