I don’t remember the first physical exam I had or who the doctor was – but I remember his finger. I mean, how could I forget the two things I remember about the experience, namely: Extreme embarrassment Extreme discomfort If you’re a male, over the age of forty, you know all about the ‘finger’ exam. …
You Have Mail
Today, while having my morning coffee and checking emails, I got a surprise. I was surprised, because I’ve never, ever, received a Happy Thanksgiving card before, and I was elated because of who sent it to me. It was a beautiful, animated card of a country scene, complete with pumpkins, children playing, grownups doing their…
A Fallow State
Two weeks ago, I met the singer of a local country/folk band at an unlikely venue. But before you rush to ask about her, you might want first to learn how we met. If you’re an actor, living in Vancouver, you’ve probably heard of the ‘standardized client’ program at the University of British Columbia. In…
Today’s Cancer Center Visit
This morning, I visited the cancer center in Surrey, BC. I usually go there every couple of months to say hello. But today was special. It was in November 2009 that my radiation and chemotherapy treatments ended. First, I stopped by the chemo room and said hello to my gal pals. Then, I went downstairs…
Parking for Dollars
One of my biggest pet peeves is paying for parking. Unless it’s to park at the beach with a gal, on a moonlit Summer evening, to watch the ‘submarine races.’ If you grew up during the sixties, you’d remember the reference. Most people don’t mind paying for a service – such as a valet parking. …
The Lost Mustache Walk
It’s been a week since I lost my mustache and I’m not sure if I’ll ever find it again. It’s only happened twice before in the last fifty-two years. But I feel naked without it and haven’t had the nerve to venture out in public. I mean, who likes to be embarrassed? Last Monday, I…
Message from the North Pole
Yesterday, I got a long-distance call (collect) from Santa Claus, and he asked me to cover for him again this year. But Santa Danny is only allowed to receive two things: Love and Money. Love is the fuel that drives Santa Danny, and money is what he hopes to raise for the University of British…
Building an Inukshuk
The first time that I saw an Inukshuk was in 1988 on the island of Maui. It was my first and only time in Hawaii, and I had rented a vehicle for the three-week vacation. If you’ve ever been to Maui, you’re probably wondering why I rented a car on such a small island? Let…
A Vanilla Leaf
A few weeks ago, I was walking with one of my Meetup groups at the Campbell Valley Regional Park in Langley, and I noticed that one of the ladies was holding two large leaves in her hand. I asked her about the leaves, and she told me that they were known as ‘Vanilla Leaf.’ “This…
My Gal Pal, Betty
We met a couple of years ago when I volunteered at the cancer center in Surrey, BC. My buddy Norm, (who was also a volunteer) and I used to walk over to the adjoining Surrey Memorial Hospital and buy a $10 Big Lottery ticket from the smiling ‘ticket lady.’ On our first visit to the…