Author Archives: Mark

Italy

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Mark

I’ve been asked on a couple of occasions about our travels through Italy…here is some basic info. This post will grow as I add details. 1982 – Backpack on the cheap **Venice ***Sienna ***Florence -1Rome *Capri 2001 – Me and … Continue reading →

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Helping out a friend

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Mark

When our eldest’s oldest friend since their first day at school asks for help for a teaching project for a grade two class, I was more than happy to help.  

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Podcamp Toronto 2014 – It’s about the people

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Mark

I was asked to provide some training to a client and as it was through the week in a busy city, it was a great opportunity for Moe to tag along for a mini vacation. Shortly after I booked, we … Continue reading →

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MAVEN

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Mark

Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) is a mission to study the upper atmosphere of Mars. Here is a link to the NASA page. On November 18, 2013 MAVEN was launched from Cape Canaveral. Back in September of 2013, I … Continue reading →

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Europe 2012 M&M Day 1

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Mark

It’s official. The incoming Immigration documentation requested occupations. Mine was easy…hasn’t changed since “deckhand”. Moe’s has changed over the years…cook, clerk, homemaker, clerk, homemaker, clerk, lollipop lady, locker jockey and is now where it should be. Our flight over was … Continue reading →

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