Tag Archives: COVID-19

Yakety Yak (Buy a Kayak)

Posted on August 20, 2020 by rossmurray1

All we wanted, my wife and I, was to while away some summer afternoons on a lake or a river, paddling along, far from our worldly cares and COVID and cats. We just wanted a couple of kayaks. Who knew … Continue reading →

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The COVID Mask of Zorro!

Posted on July 23, 2020 by rossmurray1

Hola. My name is Don Rosseto de la Vista Cruza, as my father was before me but with hairier shoulders. To the people of los Muncipios del este, I am but a mild-mannered writer of pandemic pamphletos. I am particularly … Continue reading →

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CampQuest 2020

Posted on July 9, 2020 by rossmurray1

With nowhere else to go, a lot of Quebecers will end up camping chez nous this summer, possibly for the first time. You can expect to see a spike in sales of tents, along with a spike in swearing at … Continue reading →

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How to Talk to People

Posted on May 28, 2020 by rossmurray1

In these extraordinary times, there’s an almost universal certainty that you have become weary of the phrase “in these extraordinary times.” But as society begins to slowly open up, there is some hope that we may return to ordinary times … Continue reading →

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Your COVID Beard Guide

Posted on May 21, 2020 by rossmurray1

If you’ve been paying any attention to social media, it feels like almost everyone is doing it. It can be a little intimidating, so the first thing I’ll say is don’t feel bad if yours doesn’t look as nice as … Continue reading →

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