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Just posting this for anyone who actually reads this site via RSS… I’ve decided to move on from the TaxNerdAtPlay name, and rebrand myself as BlueFoxCA (the CA was required because I couldn’t just get “BlueFox” anywhere, and it matches my new domain. It’s the same me, that’s not changing, just my it is. You [...]

I learned to drive before I moved here, so getting my license in Ontario meant exchanging my Alberta license for an Ontario one. There was no examination or anything, just a straight license exchange. Since I wasn’t required to pass any tests, I didn’t get the MTO’s book on driving in Ontario. Instead I figured [...]

I’m not one for making New Years resolutions. I do like lists for tasks and things, but when it comes to New Years, I don’t itemize everything I want to do. I’ve tried it in the past, and generally wind up with a very poor scorecard… I mean, knowing tomorrow is the start of 2011 [...]

I’m the type of person who thrives on adrenaline, both personally and professionally. I always need to have a lot on the go; I don’t function well if I don’t have a certain critical mass of things that need to get done. When I have that critical mass, I’m very effective, efficient, and happy. Unfortunately [...]

My cousin was in town recently for some work-related training. He came over for dinner, and the first comment he made was “Ontario is just … weird”. Having lived here for 15 months now I have to agree. It’s been a big adjustment for me. Certainly bigger than anticipated. I think I’m starting to settle [...]