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Yeah But! — Douglas Coombs
Yeah But! — Douglas Coombs
In Canada, we have a PhD in "Yeah, But" when it comes to hockey. The media coverage following the finals in Milan was a textbook study of this syndrome. If you read the headlines, you’d think the gold medals were stolen in a heist rather than won on the ice.
Homeward Bound - Adios San Miguel — Douglas Coombs
Homeward Bound - Adios San Miguel — Douglas Coombs
A Note on the Gastronomy: I could expound ad nauseam on this subject. I dined, I dare say, like royalty—or perhaps more accurately, a Mexican royal. We established a few favoured haunts within the San Antonio neighbourhood. Nothing remotely ostentatious, merely quality fare, typically procured for a
Third Week In SMA Is A Charm — Douglas Coombs
Third Week In SMA Is A Charm — Douglas Coombs
As the third week unfolds, I find myself, much like at home, trying to understand,“What day is it?” It’s a normal occurrence for someone my age, but here, the beautiful weather is the real culprit. Since every day seems to follow the same script—cool, crisp mornings followed by bright, warm, postcar
Week 1 - In San Miguel Is In The Books — Douglas Coombs
Week 1 - In San Miguel Is In The Books — Douglas Coombs
As the days melt into each other, I’m clocking in almost a week here in San Miguel de Allende. Life is blissfully, utterly slow, which is pretty much the default setting for my existence these days. I’m finally finding my apartment-legs, locating the coffee stash without a flashlight, and generally
Hola - Greetings from San Miguel — Douglas Coombs
Hola - Greetings from San Miguel — Douglas Coombs
"Saludos desde San Miguel de Allende" – Greetings from San Miguel de Allende. I am currently on the fourth day of a month-long sojourn in Mexico. Should you have read my previous blog post, you would be aware that I was preparing to depart for this retreat from the cold weather.
I Think It's Time to Leave — Douglas Coombs
I Think It's Time to Leave — Douglas Coombs
The weather in San Miguel is wonderfully mild; it will be cool in the mornings, which is perfect for a strong cup of coffee and a moment of quiet reflection before the inevitable heat, with warmer temperatures coming by mid-day. It's a renowned cultural and artistic hub, famous for its stunning 16th
2026 Keeping It Real with Resolutions — Douglas Coombs
2026 Keeping It Real with Resolutions — Douglas Coombs
It's that time of year. You know what I mean, don’t you? The annual appointment with self-improvement, where we attempt to draft some *meaningful New Year's Resolutions. Ideally, this would also be the moment we dust off last year’s list and tally our magnificent successes (or spectacular failures).
The 2025 Food Diaries: From High Views to Comfort Chews — Douglas Coombs
The 2025 Food Diaries: From High Views to Comfort Chews — Douglas Coombs
1. Le Paradis The “Paris without the Plane Ticket” Pick There is a reason this Annex staple has been around forever. Stepping into Le Paradis feels like teleporting to a bustling bistro on the Left Bank. It’s loud, it’s tight, and it’s unapologetically French. The steak frites here are a rite of p
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Leaving 2025 and Ready for 2026 — Douglas Coombs
Leaving 2025 and Ready for 2026 — Douglas Coombs
Yep. It’s that time of year. You know... when you or others sit down and tell you all the absolute best books, or movies, or maybe the best meals of the past twelve months. Okay, the meal recaps are frankly too much for me (and my waistline), so I'm sticking to a two-part re-cap of 2025. The first o
HOLA, BUENOS DIAS, BUENAS NOCHES AND MUCHO GUSTO — Douglas Coombs
HOLA, BUENOS DIAS, BUENAS NOCHES AND MUCHO GUSTO — Douglas Coombs
November was a blur. We managed to escape to sunny Mexico (spoiler alert: it was not overly sunny; apparently, the sun also needs a vacation). Being a creature of habit, we usually default to one of our regular haunts: the all-inclusive resort. For the last few years, the Riu Hotels have been our ja
Sometimes It's Hard to Stay out of the Kitchen — Douglas Coombs
Sometimes It's Hard to Stay out of the Kitchen — Douglas Coombs
Closing A Door and Opening A New Door? — Douglas Coombs
Closing A Door and Opening A New Door? — Douglas Coombs
Another Summer Coming to an End — Douglas Coombs
Another Summer Coming to an End — Douglas Coombs
September is also US Open tennis time, and it's my favorite tennis tournament to watch. I rarely ever sit and watch any type of sports for hours on end, but I have had tennis on the tube most days, much to the chagrin of my significant other who now believes our television has a strong preference fo
The Dog Days of Summer — Douglas Coombs
The Dog Days of Summer — Douglas Coombs
Some Days You Simply Don't Have A Lot To Say — Douglas Coombs
Some Days You Simply Don't Have A Lot To Say — Douglas Coombs
But my pizza pilgrimage didn't end there. We recently also made our way to Stella's, a charming local spot conveniently located just a short "stumble" from our humble abode. Stella's holds a special place in my heart, particularly on Tuesday evenings, when they offer a delightful buy-one-g
I'm Okay - Are you Okay? — Douglas Coombs
I'm Okay - Are you Okay? — Douglas Coombs
I’m okay - are you okay? A look backwards. After 30+ fun and rewarding (mostly!) years of working retirement hit me like a perfectly aimed…. Well, not a tennis ball anymore (more on that later!), but definitely something unexpected. When I say nudged, it was something that had been brewin
Joined a New Club! — Douglas Coombs
Joined a New Club! — Douglas Coombs
Ah, yes, the "golden years" they promised! Turns out, "golden" might just refer to the color of my simmering rage. And the leisurely strolls? More like a hobble punctuated by involuntary noises of discomfort. Yelling at squirrels isn't an inexplicable urge; it's a public service
A Few Weeks of Life — Douglas Coombs
A Few Weeks of Life — Douglas Coombs
Indeed, pizza has been a recurring theme, and we've managed to indulge in a few delightful slices over the past month. From the casual, quick bites at Badali on Dovercourt to the full dining experience at Danny's on College. Our daughter, Sarah, recently graduated university and was visiting for a f
The Highs and Lows of Pickleball: When the Game Gets Frustrating — Douglas Coombs
The Highs and Lows of Pickleball: When the Game Gets Frustrating — Douglas Coombs
Let's be honest: pickleball can be incredibly frustrating. I’m putting it out there because I know I’m not alone. Anyone who's tried to learn a new skill, whether it's a sport, cooking, or building something, understands that progress isn’t always linear. Some days, it clicks; other days, you just s
“Annex’s New Tex-Mex Gem” — Douglas Coombs
“Annex’s New Tex-Mex Gem” — Douglas Coombs
The Life of a Amateur Pickleball Player — Douglas Coombs
The Life of a Amateur Pickleball Player — Douglas Coombs
A Year In Review - Part 1 — Douglas Coombs
A Year In Review - Part 1 — Douglas Coombs
And Just Like That - A Visit to Shake Shack — Douglas Coombs
And Just Like That - A Visit to Shake Shack — Douglas Coombs
And Just Like That - "The Best Lasagna in Toronto?" — Douglas Coombs
And Just Like That - "The Best Lasagna in Toronto?" — Douglas Coombs
Summer Is Officially Over — Douglas Coombs
Summer Is Officially Over — Douglas Coombs
A "New" Neighbourhood Joint To Visit — Douglas Coombs
A "New" Neighbourhood Joint To Visit — Douglas Coombs
Getting Pickled — Douglas Coombs
Getting Pickled — Douglas Coombs
The Tennis/Pickleball Battle - Good vs Evil (Kidding) — Douglas Coombs
The Tennis/Pickleball Battle - Good vs Evil (Kidding) — Douglas Coombs
In With The New and Out With the Old — Douglas Coombs
In With The New and Out With the Old — Douglas Coombs
And Just Like That - A December Week in Review — Douglas Coombs
And Just Like That - A December Week in Review — Douglas Coombs
And Just Like That….Prince Street Pizza and More — Douglas Coombs
And Just Like That….Prince Street Pizza and More — Douglas Coombs
And Just Like That...Cancun Riu Palace Costa Mujeres — Douglas Coombs
And Just Like That...Cancun Riu Palace Costa Mujeres — Douglas Coombs
And Just Like That - Back in NYC - US Open, L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michelle and Dairy Boy — Douglas Coombs
And Just Like That - Back in NYC - US Open, L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michelle and Dairy Boy — Douglas Coombs
A New Way of Marketing...... — Douglas Coombs
A New Way of Marketing...... — Douglas Coombs
And That is All I Have to Say — Douglas Coombs
And That is All I Have to Say — Douglas Coombs
Blame Canada eh! — Douglas Coombs
Blame Canada eh! — Douglas Coombs
The Best Steak/Frites in Toronto? — Douglas Coombs
The Best Steak/Frites in Toronto? — Douglas Coombs
2023 Has Begun…. — Douglas Coombs
2023 Has Begun…. — Douglas Coombs
A Year In Review Part 2 — Douglas Coombs
A Year In Review Part 2 — Douglas Coombs
A Year In Review - Glad That One is Over.... — Douglas Coombs
A Year In Review - Glad That One is Over.... — Douglas Coombs
It Sure Sucks to Get Old! — Douglas Coombs
It Sure Sucks to Get Old! — Douglas Coombs
Never Enough Coffee - Douglas Coombs
Never Enough Coffee - Douglas Coombs
Harvard Here I Come? — Douglas Coombs
Harvard Here I Come? — Douglas Coombs
AM Coffee Studio -Review — Douglas Coombs
AM Coffee Studio -Review — Douglas Coombs
Pizzeria Badiali Review — Douglas Coombs
Pizzeria Badiali Review — Douglas Coombs
Danny's Pizza Kitchen - Homage to the Mid-West — Douglas Coombs
Danny's Pizza Kitchen - Homage to the Mid-West — Douglas Coombs
A Coffee Review - Balzacs Powerhouse — Douglas Coombs
A Coffee Review - Balzacs Powerhouse — Douglas Coombs
Roger And Me — Douglas Coombs
Roger And Me — Douglas Coombs
When A Bag Is More Than Just A Bag
When A Bag Is More Than Just A Bag
The Serena Show
The Serena Show
Can You Truly Hide
Can You Truly Hide
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Road Trip Spring 2022 —
Goodbye Saddlebrook Road
Goodbye Saddlebrook Road
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Now What?
The World Continues to Go Crazy!
The World Continues to Go Crazy!
Rambling On About January 2022
Rambling On About January 2022
2022 Has To Be Better? Or Does it?
2022 Has To Be Better? Or Does it?
When I'm 64
When I'm 64
I Think I'm Going Mad
I Think I'm Going Mad
A Bit Of This And A Bit of That
A Bit Of This And A Bit of That
Looking in the Rearview Mirror
Looking in the Rearview Mirror
Time To Catch Up
Time To Catch Up
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It Doesn't Discriminate!
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US Open - Why Am I Not There
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Slinger Bag - A Quick Look
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Travel in These Strange Times
To Mask or Not To Mask
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What A Few Weeks
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A Short Catch Up after being quiet for too long!
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Working From Home - It May Be Here to Stay!
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Sometimes a simple photograph has a story to tell. Read about it here.
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Sunday Cravings? Take a look at my review of Eataly Toronto
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