Lesley Keyter

On being polite

Being polite. We expect people to be polite. As Canadians we pride ourselves on being polite to the point of being silly (“I’m sorry … you first. No really … go ahead!”) My recent trip to Japan made me stop and stare sometimes at the incredible lengths Japanese go to be polite … all without… Continue reading On being polite

There’s an app for that

How many apps do you have on your phone? It is really amazing how they seem to multiple overnight as surely I haven’t added all these apps myself! I challenge you to check out your settings and see just how many you do have. I have 69 on my phone…. 69 – goodness me. There… Continue reading There’s an app for that

Boats bumping into boats

You might have seen some of the pictures of the damage caused when two Holland America cruise ships bumped into each other in Vancouver. Passengers on board said they didn’t feel anything – but I bet the Captain did – and the person who was responsible for guiding the parallel parking. Look – I have… Continue reading Boats bumping into boats

Foreign foods and how to cope

I think I have mentioned before in this blog that I am not very adventurous when it comes to food. I am not really sure why …. I was raised in England so got very used to things like steak and kidney pie – and I know a lot of people just turn green at… Continue reading Foreign foods and how to cope

Stop shouting!

Why do people shout? I am not talking about from one mountain to another – but sitting next to each other – on a plane!! Is it something to do with the fact that our ears block up and you need to “pop” them? I am not sure about this but I definitely would consider… Continue reading Stop shouting!

I’m bored

Those are words that are guaranteed to make my hair stand on end. Like many mothers around the world you know that when you hear “I’m bored” there is definitely going to be some naughty behaviour. And it doesn’t change much when they grow up and get jobs – like the pilot in Australia who… Continue reading I’m bored

Being ticked off

Now when I thought about writing this blog I thought that was a great title. “Being ticked off” – but then I bethought myself and wondered if this is an expression that is known or even used in Canada. Growing up in the UK and then in South Africa ticked off could be one of… Continue reading Being ticked off

Scooting around

Just got back from a family cruise in the Caribbean and I couldn’t help but notice how many mobility scooters there were on board. What a great facility for someone who cannot get around that quickly – as honestly the cruise ships these days are just getting bigger and bigger. Special ramps onto the decks… Continue reading Scooting around

On yer bike lad!

Are you a bike rider? I try – but don’t do very well. But I am very envious of those who undertake these adventurous cycling trips to exotic places like Thailand or those who tackle the hills of Tuscany. I can’t imagine anything more lovely that touring some of these places by bike. However, it… Continue reading On yer bike lad!

I swear it’s the truth

Do you believe everything you read online? No – of course you don’t. More and more these days we are exposed to “fake news” on social media, false advertising and let’s not even talk about some of those “newspapers” you see at the check out in the supermarket. Where the heck do they get the… Continue reading I swear it’s the truth