Author Archives: Emily Cannell

The Canada Goose – An Animal to Love or Hate?

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Emily Cannell

The answer depends on which side of the border you reside. I will speak on behalf of all Americans- We`ve all slipped in green poo. Most of the infamous Canada geese who purportedly fly south for the winter end up … Continue reading →

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There are Bear in those Woods- or There Were Recently

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Emily Cannell

Some of you may be concerned that I forgot about the story I`d started last time. This part of it cost me so much money that like a repressed memory, it`s hard for me to recall the details. Whistler, BC … Continue reading →

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The Biggest Drawback to the Clampitts` Move to Canada…

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Emily Cannell

is Offspring #1 can drive. We`re more concerned about ourselves than him as one of us has to sit in the front seat while he learns. It was much easier to guide him from the coffee table to the couch … Continue reading →

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Vancouver – A Great Place to Leave your Children

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Emily Cannell

So I must admit. Spouse and I started our indoctrination trip in Vancouver for purely selfish reasons. I haven`t calculated exactly how far Vancouver is from Montreal but give or take  4,889 km or 3,037 miles would be a good … Continue reading →

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Moving Teenagers- Are You Up To It?

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Emily Cannell

Moving teenagers- are you up to it? That depends. Are you willing to stick your head inside the mouth of a Great White Shark? Would you let a rabid dog chew on your ear for days at a time? Are … Continue reading →

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Hiroshima – Is It a Must See?

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Emily Cannell

I`ll admit it to you. As much as I like to check off all UNESCO sites no matter how uninteresting some may be, Hiroshima was not high on my list of places to visit. As a UNESCO site it draws … Continue reading →

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Beginnings and Endings

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Emily Cannell

The Nose called. “Talk to Dad- here he is.” He`d been sick. “Hey Dad- I`ll be there on the 23rd. Just dropping our stuff in Montreal first.” His voice had changed since he`d gotten sick- a sickness of unknown origin. … Continue reading →

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“You Know You`re In Japan When….”

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Emily Cannell

It`s time for another captivating installment of our continuing series. We switch our attention to practices less commonly discussed in the journalling done on the plane ride home, however, that doesn`t mean it isn`t exciting. Today`s riveting cultural tidbit? “You … Continue reading →

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You Know You`re In Japan When…..

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Emily Cannell

Since I`ve been the unblogger for the last several weeks, let me remind you where we left off. The series, “You Know You`re in Japan when…..” I haven`t forgotten or run out of fodder. More on that later. Without further … Continue reading →

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You Know You`re In Japan When….

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Emily Cannell

For those of you just tuning in, last post started the series, “You Know You`re In Japan When….” Welcome to this week`s photo flipping, page turning episode entitled: “You know you`re in Japan when you start taking pictures of your … Continue reading →

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