Monthly Archives: May 2016

Steno job thoughts

Posted on May 9, 2016 by stenoodie

I’m such a nerd, a steno nerd that is. Today was the first day that I went back to work as a court reporter after a long hiatus. I’ve been using my stenograph every day at home whenever I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Steno | Tagged stenography, working court reporter | 6 Comments

Hotel Review: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Luxembourg

Posted on May 8, 2016 by stenoodie

After staying in Paris for the first two nights of our Europe trip 2016, we arrived in Luxembourg next. Our hotel for the night was at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Luxembourg. After experiencing the limited and basic facilities of Comfort Hotel … Continue reading →

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Snack Ankara (Luxembourg, Luxembourg)

Posted on May 7, 2016 by stenoodie

After arriving in beautiful Luxembourg in the late afternoon and strolling around its breathtaking medieval old towns and views, it was time for dinner. We stopped at Snack Ankara Sàrl, a Middle Eastern fast food eatery, for a quick and cheap … Continue reading →

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Caplansky’s Deli First Franchise Opening in Yorkville, Toronto [Defunct]

Posted on May 6, 2016 by stenoodie

I had the pleasure and privilege to be invited to the press event opening of Caplansky’s Deli yesterday afternoon in Yorkvile, Toronto. They are officially open today, May 6, 2016, for business. Zane Caplansky is the man behind Caplansky’s Deli … Continue reading →

Posted in Complimentary Adventures, Food | Tagged @caplansky, @CaplanskysDeli, all you can eat pickles, BBQ Brisked Sandwich, Caesar salad, Canada's first pickle bar, Caplansky’s Deli, Caplansky’s Deli First Franchise, Grilled Salami sandwich, House salad, pickles, Potato Latkes with Homemade Applesauce, Smoked meat sandwiches in Toronto, well known smoke meat sandwiches restaurant, Yorkville Toronto, Zane Caplansky owner of restaurant | 1 Comment

Weekly Photo Challenge: Earth

Posted on May 6, 2016 by stenoodie

With my recent trip to Keukenhof in the Netherlands, I was able to have another glance at just how beautiful our earth can be. Keukenhof “Garden of Europe” is home to one of the biggest tulip fields in the world, … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged beautiful tulip on our beautiful earth, blooming tulip in Kenkeuhof, earth, Keukenhof, Keukenhof Garden, Lisse, postaday, South Holland, weekly photo challenge | 8 Comments

Le Gaulois (Reims, France)

Posted on May 5, 2016 by stenoodie

We were in Reims, France for a short stay. Reims is known as the land of champange! So neat. For lunch, we dined at Le Gaulois. Looking at ther menu, it showed English translated notes beneath the French menu items … Continue reading →

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Europe 2016 ~ Day 2: The Louvre & Galeries Lafayette

Posted on May 4, 2016 by stenoodie

Day 2: Paris, France. Paris is so beautiful and I got to see it today! 😀 Morning call was at 6:30 a.m. and breakfast in the hotel was at 7 a.m. It was quite early and I spent a chunk … Continue reading →

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Hotel Review: Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort

Posted on May 3, 2016 by stenoodie

This is a review of the Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort hotel: I’ve stayed at Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort many times now. This is my first time reviewing it! I really enjoy this hotel and its hotel rooms.

Posted in Hotel Reviews | Tagged 6830 Fallsview Blvd, @fallsviewcasino, double queen size rooms at Niagara Falls, Executive Suite at Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort hotel, Fallsview casino hotel reviews, Fallsview hotel review, free wifi in rooms and hotel lobby, hotel review, hotel room tour, Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls hotel reviews, Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort, Niagara hotel reviews, Ontario, Suites at Niagara Fallsview casino hotel, where to stay in Niagara Falls vacation | 4 Comments

Osmow’s Authentic Mediterranean Restaurant

Posted on May 2, 2016 by stenoodie

For a quick lunch, I went to Osmow’s Authentic Mediterranean Restaurant in Richmond Hill. I didn’t notice this restaurant before (right beside Starbucks and across from Loblaws) at Bayview and Hwy 7. (Perhaps the restaurant can look into getting more … Continue reading →

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The Junction Kitchen & Bar

Posted on May 1, 2016 by stenoodie

Betty and I bought a Groupon voucher to The Junction Kitchen & Bar way back in January of this year. We had planned to go on a Saturday night. Thus, I called in to make a reservation. I called in … Continue reading →