Bangkok: Sawasdee Khrap
Bangkok changed the way I think about cities. In its neon streets, crowded temples, and layered history, I discovered what urban texture truly means—and why some places stay with you long after you leave.
I laugh when my daughter calls a used NES an original Nintendo Switch.
I listen to Chopin and end up feeling more somber than expected.
I realize I have lived in Kelowna long enough to complain about January snow.
I note how a day of skiing at Big White can knock a kid out fast.
I admire my daughter's school hot lunch options getting much better than expected.
I lay out my 2018 reading list to finish more books and support the changes I want to make.
I remember Dolores O'Riordan of The Cranberries after hearing the news of her death.
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I compare the Grey Cup to the wild New Orleans and Minnesota football matchup.
I rediscover my love of O.A.R. during a late-night listen.
I finally see The Last Jedi and weigh it against The Force Awakens.
I share a sleepy Saturday music note.
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I notice how my daughter reverses my old podcast comparison by saying radio is like a podcast.
I keep myself company while working with Bulleit bourbon and music from City of the Sun.