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talking yourself out of (or into) something
Read more: talking yourself out of (or into) somethingWhen my sister and I were kids, every once in awhile, our dad would tell us that we could have ice cream before dinner if we could give him three good reasons why doing so was a good idea. I can’t remember what age we were or what three reasons won out, but at some…
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button up and settle in, my friends
Read more: button up and settle in, my friendsIt takes a minute. To shift gears. To get into the gear. One minute, I have a thin cotton scarf across my shoulders to protect me from the heat of the summer sun. The next minute, I’ve got thin gloves and my trench coat at the ready for the morning and evening walks. In short:…
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zero plans and a pint
Read more: zero plans and a pintSome weekends, I want to make zero plans. Some weekends, I want to zip up my walking boots, put a magazine in my bag … and just walk around Montréal. After about five kilometres, I’m ready for a break and depending on the time of day, I’ll stop for a coffee or a beer. I…