Tony with a capital T

Expressions from a travelling, rambling, ever-evolving wanderer.

Hello!

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My Resting Bitch Face

Turns out a Resting Bitch Face is a real thing. Seems the facial muscles that held up my beautiful face through my 75 years have lost some of their elasticity, their tone. Yeah sure, I’ll add that to my freakin’ list! Add in a touch of gravity, eh voilà, my Resting Bitch Face.

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Monkey Business

This blog may cause your face to scrunch up in a less than attractive way and sounds reflecting just how revolting the whole thing is, may escape from your mouths. But bear with me, this is actually not about my ear wax, it is about Jane Goodall.

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Let’s eat, Bumpy

Well to you naysayers I offer you proof, although harm may come to you, if you choose to take up this challenge. Write a card or a letter to your wife or girlfriend, or partner, as you choose. In that card inscribe the following …

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Gratitude

And there it was, hiding in plain view, something I could not have experienced until I was older, ’bout 75 or so, seems about right. I smiled as the thought grew in my mind, as I was driving down to the Fuller Lake Arena that morning,

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Hi, I’m Tony. I’ve been a prison guard, a cop, defense lawyer, author, and broadcaster. I’m a father and husband and I’m a storyteller. My stories are fun, serious, important and unimportant. I hope you enjoy them. I’ll be posting once a week.

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37 responses to “Hello!”

  1. Jenny Sandvold Avatar
    Jenny Sandvold

    So cool, Dad! I am excited to see this unfold.

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    1. tonywithacapitalt Avatar
      tonywithacapitalt

      Thanks BG. I’m learning a ton and for a storyteller communicator such as I am, I feel like a kid in a candy store. I’m going to post Koby’s story in the spring. I’ll let you know.

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  2. Mike Hall Avatar
    Mike Hall

    These are great Tony. Enjoyed all 3, look forward to more

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    1. tonywithacapitalt Avatar
      tonywithacapitalt

      Awesome Mike. Really appreciate the support.

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      tonywithacapitalt

      Thanks Mike. I really appreciate your comment.

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  3. jody butler Avatar
    jody butler

    Looking forward to reading your thoughts!

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    1. tonywithacapitalt Avatar
      tonywithacapitalt

      Thanks for signing up Jody. Miss you both.

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      1. tonywithacapitalt Avatar
        tonywithacapitalt

        Hi Jody, I just checked and I don’t see you in the ‘follower’ group. Are you receiving my blogs. If not could you go the bottom of anyone of them and subscribe. It’s free of course and each of my weekly blogs will come through your email. Cheers. T.

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  4. Jenelle Avatar
    Jenelle

    So excited for you Tony! Will love you forever!

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    1. tonywithacapitalt Avatar
      tonywithacapitalt

      What a great message. Thank you for signing up. The blogs are written in no particular order other than ‘Fumiko’ and ‘Ainsley’.
      Read those in that order.

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  5. jody butler Avatar
    jody butler

    Hi Tony. I thought that I had already signed up. I love your posts

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    jody butler

    Hi Tony. I rhought that I had already signed up!

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    1. tonywithacapitalt Avatar
      tonywithacapitalt

      Awesome. It’s a bit tricky but so pleased you’ve signed up. I hope you enjoy them.

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    2. tonywithacapitalt Avatar
      tonywithacapitalt

      Hi Jody, So I can see the followers who have signed up but I can’t see you. The form is on the bottom right just below my photo on the home page. Did you sign up through there? If you do you should get my blog posts on your email. Hope that helps. T.

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  7. Rosemary Avatar
    Rosemary

    So wonderful to read your creative storytelling! Especially from the canine 🐾 point of view. Great job!

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      tonywithacapitalt

      Thank you Rosemary. I really appreciate that. Some have asked what meds I’m on lol, but I do think dogs know more than we give them credit for. Thank you for letting me know what you think. Tony

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  8. Debb McMullen Avatar
    Debb McMullen

    Looking forward to reading your profound thoughts and “life as you see it” What a great place you have!

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    1. tonywithacapitalt Avatar
      tonywithacapitalt

      You are too kind ‘Debb with Two Bs’. But please manage your expectations lest you be washed ashore, foundering on the Rocks of Profound. My thoughts are at best the idle musings of a muddled mind. That said I am so pleased you read this piece. Cheers.

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  9. DAN ANDREW WRIGHT Avatar
    DAN ANDREW WRIGHT

    Hi Tony,with regard to your post on council of the wise,I’m on board with all of what you suggest,but I’m pretty sure i’m the “dennis” you speak of in the post,& my name is actually Dan,which I guess just supports your premise of why people over 70 shouldn’t hold political office!LOL

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    1. tonywithacapitalt Avatar
      tonywithacapitalt

      You make a good point ‘Dennis’, which is why of course you were elected to the auspicious station on the Council of The Wise in the first place. That said I had determined but failed to tell you, that ‘Dennis’ should be your nickname so as to provide anonymity for your work of The Council. Now my other theory is this ‘Dan’, if that is your real name …

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  10. Grant Wolfe Avatar
    Grant Wolfe

    Sorry Tony for taking so long to join up, I will be reading them all.

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      tonywithacapitalt

      So pleased to see you have. I’m thinking they might be good reads, a cerveza in one hand, the pool beckoning. Cheers

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  11. Brian Froese Avatar
    Brian Froese

    Wondering whatever happened to John ‘Jack’ Rolls of Ross River, Yukon. Know he got sentenced for murder and won his appeal, but never heard anything more. Did he get a new trial? Where did he live out his days, assuming he’s since passed? Heard he was a WW2 veteran as well, but haven’t seen anything written about that. Just curious.

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      tonywithacapitalt

      He did get a new trial and he had some success. He died some years ago now back in Prince George. I don’t want to say anymore because it may spoil the story … the 2nd episode will be posted Friday on my blog and on KelownaNow.com

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  12. Doug Pettman Avatar
    Doug Pettman

    Meant to sign up long ago, but never got around to it…great stories!! I have many great memories of our dad coaching rugby to a band of misfits at KSS!!!

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      tonywithacapitalt

      Thanks Doug. Good of you to connect. It’s been great spelunking through my memories to use in my storytelling.

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      tonywithacapitalt

      If you subscribe you’ll get auto notification to your email. I post each Friday. Cheers

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  13. Chris Philip Avatar
    Chris Philip

    Hello Tony, Do you remember the anniversary celebration for your parents, Gloria and Jim,
    at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel?

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    1. tonywithacapitalt Avatar
      tonywithacapitalt

      Of course. I remember it well.

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      tonywithacapitalt

      I hope this finds you well.

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  14. Timothy J. Nemeth Avatar
    Timothy J. Nemeth

    Thanks Tony for the chat this week. Looking forward to connecting in the future

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  15. Brian Shuckburgh Avatar
    Brian Shuckburgh

    Tony: I came across your VPS piece today – you and your brother were just starting your VPS career as I was completing my time there; I’m the guy in the school photo seated to the right of Mrs. Stacy between Dolmage & Sigalet on the right side! If the spirit moves, please contact me by e-mail. Aloha, Brian

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      tonywithacapitalt

      Well isn’t that fun. One of the great rewards I receive from my writing is in connections such as yours. For one brief moment our lives intersect and then some 60+ years …

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  16. Brian dawson Avatar
    Brian dawson

    Hi Tony. Loved your story about vps. I went thier from 1963 to 1967. I can tell stories that for sure. Three years. I had two friends thier we looked after our selfs.

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      tonywithacapitalt

      Thanks for connecting Brian. Several readers connected with me after reading that story, telling stories about those days long ago. Good thing time helps us round off some of the more jagged edges. Thank you for reading my blog. Have a great day. Tony

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  17. Melanie Avatar
    Melanie

    Love your stories Please could you send me the audio you made of the dog park want to keep it and I can’t find it Keep well and happy Finnigan setling down

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      tonywithacapitalt

      Hello Melanie, I have sent the story and a second as well. I hope the email I have is current. If you have not received the email let me know and confirm yours in the event I have it wrong. Give me best wishes to Maria when you see her next.

      Cheers

      Tony

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