A Landmark Day
Minuscule in the blogosphere – a landmark for me. So a big thank-you to all my visitors, where-ever you are in the world! Flags courtesy of ITA’s Flags of All Countries used with permission
Minuscule in the blogosphere – a landmark for me. So a big thank-you to all my visitors, where-ever you are in the world! Flags courtesy of ITA’s Flags of All Countries used with permission
Originally posted on Drinking Tips for Teens:
A version of this piece originally aired on CBC Radio’s “Breakaway.” You can hear the original audio version here. Hello, I’m Ross Murray, beloved columnist, salad dressing connoisseur and author of the best-selling self-help book Don’t Kid Yourself, Mister. Today, I’d…
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