Had another dash-to-Toronto-for multiple-events yesterday. (Our van passed a once-in-a-car's-lifetime number!) For a couple of weeks we have been preparing for visitors on this long weekend, getting rid of some clutter and showcasing some Olympic clutter. But yesterday was for memories --- some happy, some bittersweet. First we roamed our old (and future?) Beaches neighbourhood. It sure looks good on a sunny summer day, with quiet shores and colour everywhere. Then Pat visited a dear old teacher/colleague/friend of 40 years at her likely last bedside.
Then up to attend the tribute and farewell to another colleague/friend who was celebrated for her 32 years of total dedication to the college and its students. Hundreds of people turned out to praise Cindy with words such as "heart and soul of the college", "inspiration", and "beloved". A real feel-good tear-jerker of the best possible kind.
Dashing back north home through what we don't miss about the city --- the constant traffic rush. Shopping, cooking, and scheming for the family guests arriving tonight ---- 4 Americans for Canada Day! And 2 of them are first-timers here. So special even the lawn got a haircut...
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