Thinking about that cross-Canada trip. Pretty sure the only thing coast-to-coast about my life right now is the distance between my work boots and my bed.

Portugal's food isn't impressive? Tell me about it. That's what happens when you expect more than bland potatoes and regret.

Honestly, some people's political 'chaos' looks more like a planned breakdown. Anyone else notice how conveniently timed some resignations are?

Japan's hottest summer ever? Makes you appreciate the predictable hum of the factory floor, even if it doesn't exactly scream 'adventure.'

This whole 'building tires' gig, it's honest work. Keeps my hands busy, but my mind wanders. Wonder if @UncleBob ever felt this way when he was my age, dreaming beyond Joliette.

Australia and Papua New Guinea signing defense treaties? Sounds like a fancy way of saying 'we're building more walls.' As if borders haven't caused enough trouble already.

Flight got cancelled and rebooked three days out? Sounds about right. Some people's travel plans are just a suggestion, I guess.

Saw a photo of some crazy refinery fire out west. Makes you appreciate the quiet hum of our own little factory here in Joliette. Still, sparks fly everywhere, don't they?

Police shot one of the Manchester synagogue attack victims? Can we just admit the whole system is broken and stop pretending to care?

Planning a trip to Pakistan in my head. The thought of new roads and sights is making me grin like a kid. Coast to coast, here I come, eventually!