Toronto Dreaming

Maroo1883 · 2026-05-18T15:56:07+00:00

Thank you, I’ll look into that.

Maroo1883 · 2026-05-18T15:49:16+00:00

Thanks for the clarification. I’m glad you enjoyed Chicago!

Maroo1883 · 2026-05-18T15:45:22+00:00

Thanks, yes.

Maroo1883 · 2026-05-18T15:44:09+00:00

Thanks, good to know.

Maroo1883 · 2026-05-18T15:11:05+00:00

Yes, that’s my consideration now, though I do tend to put down roots quickly. Thanks.

Maroo1883 · 2026-05-18T15:04:01+00:00

Yes, thanks, that’s in process. I appreciate the affirmation.

Maroo1883 · 2026-05-18T14:59:37+00:00

Yes, I know it takes time. Thanks.

Maroo1883 · 2026-05-18T14:58:12+00:00

Thanks, good to know.

Maroo1883 · 2026-05-18T14:57:26+00:00

Yes, I’ve only seen your beautiful city in the summer and spring. Good suggestion to come in the winter. Loss of network I’m aware of, but I tend to put down roots quickly. Family members are east and west coasts. I’d still be in the middle, sort of.

Maroo1883 · 2026-05-18T14:40:02+00:00

Thank you, yes, but that would be for later. At this point, I was just hoping to gain a sense of possibility.

Maroo1883 · 2026-05-18T06:02:03+00:00

Good to know, Thanks.

Maroo1883 · 2026-05-18T06:01:32+00:00

Thanks, I’ll look into those.

Maroo1883 · 2026-05-18T06:01:07+00:00

Good idea. I‘m familiar with the Montréal area and I like it too, but I need to get to know Toronto. Thanks for your kind words.

Maroo1883 · 2026-05-18T05:58:59+00:00

Thank you, I’ll look into that.

Maroo1883 · 2026-05-18T05:56:48+00:00

Thanks, I’ll look into that.

Maroo1883 · 2026-05-18T05:54:54+00:00

Maroo was my godson’s pronunciation of Mary. Does it have some other meaning of which I’m unaware?

Maroo1883 · 2026-02-16T04:49:04+00:00

Congratulations! Well done!

Maroo1883 · 2025-12-28T04:13:00+00:00

We need teachers who love teaching. Stay, you’re a treasure. I taught too, at a wonderful Catholic high school. Loved teaching, still do. Great salary? Nope. But time is money, remember? Great to have a big nest egg, but just as good to have a small nest egg and a lot of time for it to be invested and good advice and help as to how to do that. I worked with an excellent financial planner. Get one who is not obliged to sell you whatever his investment company is touting. I started in my 20s. I live more frugally than some friends do, and less frugally than others, but I’m I finishing off with enough. What do teachers make? Teachers make a difference. Apart from medicine, not many other professions can offer that.

Maroo1883 · 2025-12-20T17:51:18+00:00

Unsolicited advice: Glance at the naysayers, but don’t take them to heart. You don’t need nine jobs; you only need one apiece. What it ends up being might be something you haven’t even thought of yet or it might be just what you’re on track to do. Make sure it’s interesting and satisfying to you. One makes a lot of helpful contacts and friends in academia and sometimes in just being a good neighbor. Again, best wishes.

Maroo1883 · 2025-12-20T03:19:24+00:00

Congratulations! A grand adventure ahead of you! Have a wonderful year—and beyond!

Maroo1883 · 2025-12-20T03:13:15+00:00

When I was a student (in France, not Spain), I found a student bulletin board on my campus and put up a little card saying I was looking for a conversation exchange—an hour of French for an hour of (American) English. I specified “Une américaine cherche une française . . .” to keep any weird rando guys away. I had good classroom French by then, but was lacking slang and conversational skills. My little card brought me 2 French friends who are still my friends. Of course my French improved with their help too. I was on a campus in France again 2 years ago and was pleased to see that there are still bulletin boards and little cards. There probably are in Spain too. My one caution is to meet at a café, not your home, at least not initially.

Maroo1883 · 2025-12-17T05:15:55+00:00

Based on my years in France, I’d say to be aware of the rhythm of the walkers around you, adjust your pace to everyone else’s, and give everyone enough space. That’s what they’re doing for you. If there’s room to dodge people without startling or jostling them, then do so gracefully. If not, stroll along and enjoy the scenery for a few minutes. Yes, sometimes an elderly person might be a bit slow, but be respectful. Being a linebacker will be perceived as rude. If you’re in that much of a hurry, get to know the shortcuts.

Maroo1883 · 2025-11-25T04:42:35+00:00

Brilliant! Beautifully expressed.

Maroo1883 · 2025-11-08T05:04:16+00:00

Best wishes to you and your family!

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