Once upon a time President Oran Crapaud was a middling entrepreneur specializing in bankruptcy and screwing countless suppliers by pulling the plug on what he had started through declarations of bankruptcy. Whatever he could hawk he did whether it be ties, hotels, golf courses or promoting Miss America contests. Somehow, he landed a television show:Continue reading “The Return of the Penniless Pensioner: Chapter 11: A Dictator Grooms America: Take Centre Stage and The Cult of Personality”
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“The Penniless Pensioner”: Misaligned, Maligned but Marvellous (The Final Version): Chapter 11: My Routine at Montreal’s McGill University
Accustomed to a high-level standard of living in Bombay I chose my Montreal lodgings fitting for that standard. Being humble I rented the Presidential Suite at the Four Seasons in Montreal on Sherbrooke Street 8 minutes from most of my classes in the Leacock Building. A full staff to support my daily activities could beContinue reading ““The Penniless Pensioner”: Misaligned, Maligned but Marvellous (The Final Version): Chapter 11: My Routine at Montreal’s McGill University”
The Penniless Pensioner: Misaligned, Maligned but Marvellous (The Final Version): Chapter 11: What Courses Do I Take at McGill University?
I had mentioned I was awarded the Claire and Warren Quimby Scholarship for Third World Disadvantaged Urchins to McGill University. I was undecided as to what programme and what degree I should enroll in. My teachers at King’s School for Young Men in Bombay strongly recommended I obtain an arts degree to broaden my mindContinue reading “The Penniless Pensioner: Misaligned, Maligned but Marvellous (The Final Version): Chapter 11: What Courses Do I Take at McGill University?”
Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog: The Final Cut: Reggie on Probation!: Chapter 11
Here I am after two glorious weeks with Bob, Fay and their West Highland Terrier Dillie. I wake up every morning and say my prayers to Allah and thanking him for taking care of me and I express my gratitude for being alive. Dillie is puzzled by this as Fay and Bob raised and trainedContinue reading “Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog: The Final Cut: Reggie on Probation!: Chapter 11”
“The Penniless Pensioner: Misaligned, Maligned but Marvellous” : Chapter 11: My Routine at McGill University
Being accustomed to a certain standard of living I chose lodgings equivalent to my standing in life. Being humble I rented the Presidential Suite at the Four Seasons in Montreal on Sherbrooke Street 8 minutes from the majority of my classes in the Leacock Building. I have a spectacular view from my window of MontContinue reading ““The Penniless Pensioner: Misaligned, Maligned but Marvellous” : Chapter 11: My Routine at McGill University”
“The Penniless Pensioner: Misaligned, Maligned but Marvellous” :Chapter 11: What Do I Take at University?
I had mentioned I was awarded the Claire and Warren Quimby Scholarship to McGill University. I was undecided as to what programme and what degree I should enroll in. My teachers at King’s College for Young Men in Bombay strongly recommended I obtain an arts degree to broaden my mind so I would have theContinue reading ““The Penniless Pensioner: Misaligned, Maligned but Marvellous” :Chapter 11: What Do I Take at University?”
“Andrij the Orphaned Ukrainian Rescue Dog” :Chapter 11 Quick American Television Appearances
From the Ukrainian Embassy in Washington I appear on a few American television shows on Zoom calls. The Ukrainian Ambassador does all the talking while I sit on a chair beside him. The Ambassador tells my story about my human family being obliterated by Russian firepower and plays that famous clip of me attacking theContinue reading ““Andrij the Orphaned Ukrainian Rescue Dog” :Chapter 11 Quick American Television Appearances”
Life at Up Up and Away Investment Management International: Chapter 11: (A serialized novel by Robert K. Stephen)
Chapter 11 Downsizing: Prospective employers: The toughest act to conquer Perhaps the most important actor in the Theatre of the Downsized is the employer you must convince to hire you. Depending upon your reaction to the Blessed Event undertaking a job search is either the first or last activity you are in the mood for.Continue reading “Life at Up Up and Away Investment Management International: Chapter 11: (A serialized novel by Robert K. Stephen)”
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