These are a Few of My Favourite Things
I bring home a few suitcases full of these and keep them in my pockets to give out to others.
What is chocolate?
Zaidy’s favourite food did this to him when he took a bite into its shell.
What is a cracked tooth?
On August 21, 1911, this famous painting was stolen from the Louvre in Paris.
What is the Mona Lisa?
You can come on a road trip, but make sure you do this important step before we leave.
What is go to the washroom?
He's been saying this for ages, and since COVID, it has slightly evolved.
What is KHILU/ KHGRRRILU?
Earn points by collecting cards of the same rank into groups called melds in this card game, with a name from Spanish for “basket”.
What is Canasta?
On a family cruise in 2013, Zaidy caused great family panic when Bubby returned to their room only to find him not there. He eventually emerged from this location.
What is the balcony?
This state became the 50th state of the United States on August 21, 1959.
What is Hawaii?
Before SUVs rolled into his life, he could be found behind the wheel of these two classy rides, switching back and forth like clockwork.
What is a Lincoln Town Car and a Cadillac Coupe De Ville?
I wear these shirts loud and proud for everyone to see!
What are his grandchildren shirts?
C.P.A. is the abbreviation for this job, which can be a very taxing profession in April.
What is a chartered professional accountant?
Long before email signatures, his letters from camp always closed with this tidy reminder—covering everything from hygiene to hair.
What is “make sure to wash your hands and face and brush your teeth and hair”?
NASA lost contact with this Mars spacecraft on August 21, 1993.
What is the Mars Observer?
If you tuned into the dial on one of his long drives, chances are you’d hear this Toronto talk-radio station at 1010 on the AM band.
What is CFRB 1010?
Something thats always on, no matter if it's 0 degrees or 40 degrees, but Zaidy will never leave the house without.
What is a jacket?
Urbandictionary.com informs us that an “idiot box” is actually a term used to describe one of these electronic devices.
What is a television?
Forget the rides and candy floss—his real thrill at the CNE was wandering the aisles on a treasure hunt for these shiny kitchen essentials and quirky gizmos.
What are pots, pans, and fun gadgets?
On August 21, 1831, this man led a slave rebellion in Virginia.
Who was Nat Turner?
A trip to Montreal isn’t complete without this sparkling ritual—something he insists on doing there, since Toronto couldn’t offer the same service.
What is getting a hand car wash?
I wrap these very specifically and individually, and store them in my freezer for easy use.
What are bagels?
When he orders this potato dish at a restaurant, he is very specific about how they are cooked.
What are well-done French fries?
Zaidy, who earned this roadside “Chef Retreat MVP” award, proved that sometimes pulling over mid-journey leads to a full-course victory.
What is the Stanley Award?
On August 21, 1986, this African lake caused a disaster that killed many people due to a gas release.
What is Lake Nyos?
Though passengers were welcome, food, drinks, and crumbs were strictly forbidden—because in his world, riding in style meant upholding this pristine standard.
What is keeping his car spotless?
This dapper gent’s pockets are never empty—because tucked inside, like a magician’s trick, you’ll always find one of THESE fluttery essentials.
What are his hankies?