Water Dragon

   In the old  Chinese zodiac calendar, there are five known  dragon signs. Among them is the fire-spitting monster that is capable of bringing havoc to a village with its fiery breath. This evil creature is the Fire Dragon; most feared by the other dragons except for the one cool-headed but unyielding beast, the Water Dragon.

   According to the legend, the Water Dragon is totally a different breed. In contrast to its nemesis, it can spit strong tidal waves of water that can quickly drown an erupting volcano. It is the only dragon that can stand its ground to challenge the Fire Dragon. With its waterpower, it can extinguish any fire that dares to cross its path.

Women in Uniform

   The majority of men will easily notice a shapely, trendy and glamorous woman, but as soon as she changes her outfit into something less feminine like a police uniform, that man’s attention will more than likely drop dramatically. Any explanation why?
  
   My masculine guess to this predictable behaviour is the animal instinct in men that rings a bell whenever a female’s body is more visually defined.

   Call me an odd ball, but women in uniform have always turned my head to take a second look. Not for sexual reasons but simply out of admiration and respect for what they do and the authority they represent. From transit operators, emergency and security staff, firefighters, police officers and military personnel, these remarkable women in uniform never cease to amaze me.

My Dear Toronto

It was in the last snowy days of winter in 1975; the CN Tower was still under construction, nearing its completion when I arrived in Toronto. I was young, fully unaware that in the next few weeks, another chapter would unfold in the history of the city that I had chosen to be my new home.