My Longest Mission
Does anybody have the time? I have lost the sense of time bar the present. More often than not. More than I would have ever imagined possible. Nevertheless, let me see what I can find. Let me see if I can dream up something. Remember? Ha! Not! Half I can. Half I cannot. Sometimes it's like dreaming. Perhaps I shall have to look in my portfolio. I should have some interesting things there. That should trigger my memory. In the end, I hope the numerics will jive. I'm surely going to learn lots about me. Tata...
(+/-)
Leeward Berth
06:45, May 11th, 1963 CE
...my birth place...
43.6535° N, 79.4052°W
The Western Hospital
Where There Are Trees Standing in the Water: Tkaronto,
Mohawk Territory, Haudenosaunee Confederacy, Turtle Island
a.k.a.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
My Fag
Red Ensign of the Dominion of Canada
Relinquished: 1965 CE
😀
The Toronto French School
Toronto, Ontario - 1967 CE
The valley will always be remembered.
Some call it, York-y-ville.
Medioladum Seminarium
Milano, Lombardia, Italia
1969 CE
French to Italian... Sono un gelato piccolo. 
École du Sacré-Coeur
Toronto, Ontario - 1971 CE
Sherbourne & Carlton
Who can complain about a school that was 3 blocks away from the Gardens?
Not I.
Sir James Douglas Elementary
Victoria, British Columbia - 1973 CE
Mr Mayze encouraged me to write my first composition.
It was on Battle Harbour, Labrador - Putlavak.
Victoria, British Columbia - 1975 CE (map)
I shall never forget my very first (1st) job. I was a Busboy. I used to love going there as a youngster, always enjoyed a freshly cut steak on the grill - plus, the money was great.
Tips and more...
What a family...
Victoria Conservatory of Music
Victoria, British Columbia - 1975 CE
Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La Si, Do
Solfège was the musique du jour.
😀
Gymnasium Erythrae
Erythres, Attiki, Greece - 1976 CE
French, Italian, English, & Greek.
Many first contacts developed.
Great memories...
Okay. No. Δεν καίγε.
Erythres, Attiki, Greece - 1977 CE (map)
This was my first job in Greece. I think I was 14 or 15 years of age. Being a Waiter was a lot of work, but the tips were out of this world. I had so much money that summer. Of course, it must have seemed that way because I was so young. Ouzo anyone? Coming right up!
I remember everybody at the plaza.
We were all watching the news on TV.
That Elvis had died!
Erythres, Attiki, Greece - 1978 CE
I was a Grader for a topographer. I used to run around with a grader's measuring rod just so my topographer could take proper measurements of the Mornos Aqueduct.
It was a great summer.
I'm sure was about 15 years old.
An Essential Service Perhaps?
Father's Private English School
The Canadian School at Erythrae
Erythres, Attiki, Greece - 1978 CE (link)
Teacher
I used to read stories to his pupils.
Then, we would talk about the stories.
I fell in love with teaching English.
9th Lyceum Athina
Athens, Attiki, Greece - 1979 CE (link)
Turning a Corner in Life.
1st of 1st
Kiss
Hip
National Conservatoire of Athens
Athens, Attiki, Greece - 1979 CE (link)
With a violin in tow, I play to you with a guitar.
😀
Dora Shoes Ltd.
Toronto, Ontario - 1981 CE
Beware the dangers of being a Hydraulic Press Cutter. Be safe.
earthworm
Barrie, Ontario - 1981 CE
A fisherman's delight at Simcoe.
"Money to Make Money"
A summer's line - 05:55
;-)
National Protective Service
Ottawa, Ontario - 1981 CE
Only you can protect your privacy and no-one else.
Only you can protect your privacy and no-one else.
The Garden Restaurant
Ottawa, Ontario - 1982 CE
Working for the weekend.
Waiter, l'addition s'il vous plaît.
Have a good day.
I'm glad I sat down.
;-)
Pete's Pizza
Ottawa, Ontario - 1982 CE
Pizza anyone?
Speedy delivery!
The Datsun was fun & the hours.
Work-a-holic: 3 jobs.
;-)
Ottawa, Ontario - 1982 CE (map)
Being a parking lot Attendant & Jockey was probably the coolest job I could have ever asked for as a 19 year-old. I had the privilege of meeting Neil Young. Yah, his bus was in my lot. I also met Clarence Clemons. Plus, I always got passes to Barrymore's. And the money for jockeying... Wow - A Young Adult's Dream Job.
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The booth is still there to this day. Ha!
Ottawa, Ontario - 1984 CE (map)
I learnt so much about computers at the Institute. I remember we had to save our Fortran data on a gigantic floppy. Programme this and that. Sure. Algonquin College Colonel By Campus Ottawa, Ontario - 1984 CE
(Basic Skills for Development)
Beauty Contest
Sponsored by Chez 106 & Algonquin.
"D.J. Host" plus "Judges"
"Event of the Year"
Fun and good times were had by all.
I was privileged that they chose me to photograph it.
The 80s: a different time and era, eh?
Centre International d'Etudes Françaises
L'Université de Nice, France - 1986 CE
The hard part was practising for the journey.
Not to mention biking just to get there and back.
Ottawa, Toronto, London, Folkstone, Calais, Paris, Chartes, Orléan, Lyon, Nîmes, Marseille, Cannes, Nice, Genova, Andorra, Luxembourg, Bruxelles, & Dover
The funny part was that, I learnt more French on the beach than in class.
"Follow Your Dream"
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"Practice Makes Perfect"
Aylmer, Kemptville, Burritts Rapids, Richmond, Kars
Then success!
Budget
Ottawa, Ontario - 1987 CE
I loved the energy. Go Jockey go!
Do not speed though!
A car crash is not advisable.
An Essential Service Perhaps?
I could go anywhere...
Capital City Maintenance Ltd.
Ottawa, Ontario - 1987 CE
A place called "Ottawa International."
It was a small airport with tiny aeroplanes.
Sorry. I did not mean to bump into you.
The Good Companions Senior Centre
Ottawa, Ontario - 1988 CE
I have not met a more lovely group of people dedicated to senior citizens.
An Essential Service Perhaps?
Ottawa University
Ottawa, Ontario - 1988 CE
When in doubt, strive higher.
Sealand Quality Foods
Hamilton, Ontario - 1988 CE
More fish in the sea.
Orange Roughy & Stuffed Salmon
Salesman with a Truck!
An Essential Service Perhaps?
Hamilton, Ontario - 1990 CE
The earlier, the better...
122 cm x 182 cm x 304 cm
~ easy ~
The faster I could dig the grave, the more money I'd save.
(map)
Rod's Bricks
Burlington, Ontario - 1990 CE
Level & Plum
Not a time to be dizzy...
;-)
Hamilton, Ontario - 1993 CE (map)
I used to love this place.
Filled with professionals - technician, me too.
"Crest, Pantene, & Ivory"
What an experience!
I just wanted a job to help pay my tuition, yet I got much more.
Thanks.
An Essential Service Perhaps?
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SAM
Senior Activation Maintenance Program
Hamilton, Ontario - 1993 CE
It's awesome learning from those who know better.
An Essential Service Perhaps?
The Hamilton Harbour Commission
Harbour-West
Hamilton, Ontario - 1995 CE
Sailing is a great stress reliever. It's beautiful, too. You really have to pay attention to what you are doing. In fact, sometimes it's a matter of life or death. I remember one time - I was the skipper during a lovely sail whence a storm approached. My mates and I made way for dock. Trust me. Things can change on a drop of a dime. Be safe out there!
Do not drink and sail.
"One Life Jacket per Person"
Radio
Raise the genoa... Aye, aye, there matey...
;-)
Hamilton Sesquicentennial
Archives of Ontario
Hamilton, Ontario - 1996 CE
150 years ago...
100 years ago...
50 years ago...
Who was born on Sesqui-Day?
The day Hamilton was born - 150.
Who is alive - family & kin?
Where do they live?
Invitations to the Celebrations.
I was honoured to be part of it.
Off to Toronto to gather some information.
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario - 1996 CE
Fly like an eagle.
Hamilton Public Library
Hamilton, Ontario - 1996 CE
Teacher
Time to learn some more - hands on.
Singing at their auditorium was the icing on the cake.
😀
KEC Language Institute
Pusan, The Republic of Korea - 1996 CE
Teacher
(map)
In Korea, I learnt that the smallest person can be in fact the biggest, largest person with the most control. Imagine.
Teach
with
Passion
It's the Intrinsic Value.
That's what counts.
Then, it won't be work.
Ha!
JBC Television
Pusan, The Republic of Korea
Teacher
When you try to make everybody laugh, you end up laughing, too.
YMCA
Pusan, The Republic of Korea - 1997 CE
Teacher
From kindergarten to business...
From language to culture...
Never a dull moment...
Much to prepare...
Much to learn... Much to teach...
I was so lucky to have had the experience.
Beautiful memories galore as a teacher!
😀
ANGLES EN ACTION
Québec, Québec - 1998 CE
Teacher
I finally understand why people call it:
"La belle province."
They forgot to include the word, "plus."
Flyers
Ottawa, Ontario - 1999 - CE
The family got involved.
Talking 'bout camaraderie. Wow.
A Great Working Team
Peace
Capital Parking
Ottawa, Ontario - 1999 CE
Up & Down; Over & AroundAlways better to be busy.
;-)
😀
Saudi Aramco Training Centre
Hassan A. Karim Algahtani
Teacher
- 2000 CE
Al-Ahsa, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Always in motion to learn more.
That's the gift of teaching.
"OIL"
An Essential Service Perhaps? 
Deforestation - Salinisation
Rub' al Khali
+55°C
No-Man's Land
Lots of Good Times
Driving in Saudi is not like riding a camel.
😀
Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario - 2000 CE
Teacher
Adults like learning, too.
Estrie Academy of Languages & Training
Ottawa, Ontario - 2000 CE
Teacher
Multiculturalism Is Unique
The Future Is Here
Ottawa, Ontario - 2000 CE
Teacher
I literally was everywhere in Ottawa teaching many pupils achieve their goals: English.
I was always pleased to guide them and to plan with them.
I loved being present at scholastic events on behalf of their parents.
To watch their success unfold before me was my true blessing.
I really did not do much.
I merely showed them the way.
I surely did love them all.
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Teachers sometimes can get pretty creative, too. I really loved it.
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Plan
Execute
Harvest
Communication is the key to success!
"Achievement of Success"
I loved handing them out. Seal
To make students feel confident.
To watch them learn.
To witness their improvements.
To see them leave. Ha!
^-^
There is almost nothing a person cannot due. Trust me.
Create. Develop.
International Correspondence School
Teacher
Teacher Aide
Does anybody require Mouth-to-Mouth?
CENTRE DE LANGUES INTERNATIONALES
CHARPENTIER
Gatineau, Québec - 2002 CE
Teacher
"Spiritually Yours"
Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario - 2004 CE
Teacher
A teacher who went to a Teacher College?
École de Langues Creusot
Gatineau, Québec - 2007 CE
Teacher
There is a small niche in and around the Outaouais region.
However, Whoever, Whenever,
Wherever, Whatever,
Why-ever?
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Records Check
Ottawa, Ontario - 2008 CE
"X-Ray or Microscope"
Your Freedom of Choice
VirTedCo
Ottawa, Ontario - 2008 CE
Teacher
The new wave...
MSN
facteime, ooVoo, messenger
Skype & Zoom
Teaching via Video Conferencing
The future has arrived.
Beam me up Scotty!
2008: Worldwide Economic Crisis
Canadian Institute of Security Professionals
Ottawa, Ontario - 2008 CE
Yes, sir.
An Essential Service Perhaps?
Whittaker Paints
Ottawa, Ontario - 2008
Worldwide Economic Crisis
A person has to paint.
By the sweat of my brow...
Never realised how creative it would be.
Fine's Flowers
Ottawa, Ontario - 2008 CE
A blessing in disguise.
A diamond to deliver.
Good use for the Boot.
It sure was nice to meet so many kind people.
The smells, too...
😀
Qassim University
Buraidah, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
2009 CE
Teacher
1st
GROUP
of
English
Teachers
@
"QASSIM"
1st
Bedouins
Mutawa
Imam
Alhamdulillah
Mashallah 
Miss You
Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University
Al-Hofuf, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - 2010 CE
Teacher
الله أكبر
Allah 'Akbar
God Is Great
Inshallah
;-)
I shall never forget my Dean.
Bless you, sir.
Best wishes to my pupils as well.
—
Fort Benning, Georgia
2010 CE, Sir! Yes, Sir!
An Essential Service Perhaps?
Type O+
DNA
821st @ Taji, Iraq
DynCorp International - 2011 CE
Teacher
Iraq was the best experience in my entire life, bar my boys.
I had to learn so much. The American Language Institute's curriculum from Fort Wentworth, Texas was easy. Staying alive was a different story. I shall never regret signing up. Best experience by far. Peace to all...
Blackhawks, Chinooks, Armoured Humvees, & Rhinos.
Professionalism unmatched by any.
The Peak of My Career! 
Pierce the hearts, minds, and souls of everyone that you have the privilege of meeting overseas.
Every time you leave your place of birth, you become an Ambassador of your native land.
Many times, you are the first person that others meet from your neck of woods.
Shine! Put your best "pinky-toe" forward!
Be that Ambassador!
"I Loved All My Pupils"
How do you commute to work?
How many times do you eat and what?
How do you sleep and where?
For me: it was all paid.
I was just a teacher of English.
In a Blackhawk trying to get to school.
Love what you do in life.
Money will come.
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An Essential Service Perhaps?
General Rock
MWR?
"Military War Room"
Say what?
That's where one learns how to use a joy-stick.
And then, how to push buttons.
Just to lift up Armoured Droids?
Or, ...
Now that I gotta learn.
Just in time...
😀
TESL Ontario
Toronto, Ontario - 2012 CE
Teacher
"Bigger, Longer, & Thicker" was the motto amongst some at BLT. And they weren't joking. White-hat, Pink-hat, Blue-hat, & Yellow-hat: all pulled his or her weight.
Sometimes the Scissor-Boom wouldn't toe the line.
Ottawa Public Health
Food Handler
Ottawa, Ontario - 2013 CE
I thought I'd learn how to cook better.
Maybe for possible military connections.
Always a + with an addition here & there.
;-)
Ottawa, Ontario - 2014 CE
Teacher
My
Last
English
Student.
"Voice to Text"
Thank you.
CRASH...
October 29th, 2014 CE
Off to spread the good news.
Rights restored.
Crosswalk - School Zone
Reckless Driver
"Boom"
No Helmet?
"Acquired Brain Injury"
Afghanistan?
Who Becometh the Pupil?
Perhaps I can get a job at the Superior Court?
Hipkiss for Hire!
2020 CE
Rehabilitation
To Return Where You Had Been
P.S.:
TD Insurance wishes not to help me figure out if I can fly in an aeroplane to Toronto Island?
Wouldn't that be an attempt to rehabilitate me?
Unprofessional Conduct is against the Criminal Code of Canada.
Thanks.
30-04-2020 CE
Have a good life.
;-)