Posts from the ‘written by SA’ Category
It’s not every day that one gets invited aboard a warship. In fact, some people never get invited at all. It was just my luck that this year I was invited twice. While the first time was a rather casual affair kicking back with naval officers, the most recent visit was a more formal occasion [...]
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You never know how one chance meeting could affect your life. The repercussions after spending ten minutes with someone side by side at a bar could result in a lifelong friendship, a marriage, a surprise baby bump, or a torrid affair. In my case, this autumn it led to an adventure in Los Angeles. I [...]
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I got picked up on a subway, far far away from my familiar bar stool. It’s not an everyday occurrence, and ordinarily happens when you’re least expecting it. Vulnerable to it. I was in a city far bigger than Vancouver, one where people actually take public transit without it being stigmatized. Have you noticed the [...]
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It’s not often that I come across a young man with a completely sideways perspective on life and relationships. When I do meet men like this I want to slap some much needed sense across their faces, hoping that the shock will cause any misinformation to make a startled leap from where it hides. It [...]
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Last Wednesday, WT and I glided through the revolving doors of the Shangri La Hotel inhaling deeply. If you’ve ventured inside this luxury hotel, you’ll know that the first thing you notice is the calming scent unique to the lobby. I just can’t get enough. We were there for the launch of Xi Shi (pronounced [...]
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It was a beautiful summer day in the country. The British country, that is. Picture it: rolling hills, stately mansions, posh morning suits, intricate hats. Why all my friends can’t get married in Britain, I’m not sure. The setting was right out of a Jane Austen novel with a pinch of cheeky Hugh Grant thrown [...]
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