Ah! Found Photos!

Fortuitously found photos of my friends; John, and his husband, Steven - taken this last New Years 2009. It was wonderful hosting you guys here in Toronto. Eric and I look forward to our next visit with you both in New England.

Is it me, or are layout issues on Blogger universal? Is it solvable?

Its Official!

Canadian Newcomers/Immigrants 3.0! Eric's and my new official title passed on to us by Tom and Emilio of the blog Canadian Hope. They celebrate their first full year as residents of Canada. In doing so they shed their newcomer title, given to them presumably by Nick and Mason of the Life Without Borders blog who arrived before them. ...And we all owe our thanks to L-girl from We Move to Canada - our very own "Grandam" of U.S. to CA immigration. Incredibly generous, helpful people all.

Tom and Emilio anointed Eric and I last night while attending a holiday party. The event was apparently documented this morning. I can only say that I am truly honored to receive such a title from two really great guys. 

As third (fourth?) generation in this line of immigration connection, we will continue the tradition of helping inform those who contact us regarding the nuances of Canadian immigration, meeting, greeting and welcoming, and generally using our experience to appropriately assist anyone with their immigration adventure.

Nuit Blanche

"For one sleepless night, experience Toronto transformed by artists"

Last night Eric and I attended "Nuit Blanche", an all-night city-wide art party that "transforms" Toronto. We chose to stroll down Queen St. West on our way to a separate event called 'Chunk'. We missed all of the bigger art installations but experienced dozens of smaller open-gallery exhibits as well as hundreds of red bicycle safety lights installed throughout Trinity-Bellwoods Park. Unusual. The sidewalks were a mass of interested people and the night was full of energy. Our art walk ended at a bar called, "Beaver" to meet a couple of new friends and socialize at gathering called "Chunk." We finished our evening out with a late night feast at "Golden Griddle."

Happy Birthday, Eric!

Today is Eric's 35th birthday. It was a regular work day for him. We attended French (language) class together after the work day and took our final. After class we went home to find a birthday goody bag from his sister, Rose on the table in the foyer...and my celebratory pile of gifts for him waiting in the living room. We're having a nice evening, despite having to take a test (blech!).