Tales from Kevin

More than 30 years ago something really weird happened. Kevin shares his tale of experiencing a "forerunner" in Eastern Canada. A "forerunner" is when something strange happens to signal a person's death or other unlucky occurrence. A strange dream that seemed more than a little spooky!  It's now October so let's share a few spooky stories! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/652187626755803...

Kevin reflects nostalgically on when parents and kids threw caution to the wind. BMX bikes, homemade plywood ramps, getting tied to trees, and not as many rules as we have today. Times have certainly changed and the rise of 80s nostalgia Instagram accounts and podcasts reflects a pining for the “Good Ole Days.” Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/652187626755803 Twitter (X): ⁠https://x.com/M...

Sometimes bird watchers can be more than meet the eye! Sometimes they are young, have multiple black belts, and can name more birds than you can shake a stick at! Kevin shares a story about bird watching in Canada as a child and Japan with a Judo Ornithologist!  Follow Kevin and the podcast… Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/652187626755803 Twitter (X): ⁠https://x.com/MadForMaple⁠ Instagra...

It happens to everyone at some point when they live abroad, but it can be worse for some than others. Kevin reflects in how his feelings about loneliness have changed as he’s gotten older and shares a tale of getting left behind by friends during a vacation in Korea. How do we combat loneliness when living abroad? For some, is it even an issue?  Follow Kevin… Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gro...

22 years ago there was a disastrous day of “teaching” at a kindergarten in South Korea. Kevin reflects on how he accidentally became a teacher and about the madness that ensued in his classroom. A class he most certainly couldn’t manage! We all have moments of madness and terror in life. Kevin’s involved 5 year olds who wouldn’t sit down!  Follow Kevin… Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/65...

It's never too late to take back your health and get fit. Kevin talks about his road to fitness, his recent foray back into the swimming pool, and having his heart leap out of his throat!  He also talks about what it was like learning to swim in the 1980s in Canada, the YMCA, and Ike's Delicatessen in Sydney, Cape Breton.  Follow Kevin… Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/65218762675...

Living the roaming expat life can be without deep roots, but some of us come from places with those deep roots. Kevin talks about growing up and living in the same house from birth until early adulthood. After 22 years of living in Asia and renting, he’s planning to buy a house in the next few years in Japan. Why is Kevin hankerin' for a homestead? Let’s learn a little more about it!  Follow K...

A life currently lived in Malaysia can mean lots of different wildlife encounters. Kevin introduces the podcast and discusses having an endangered monkey release its bladder from above. Things get grim, but somewhat funny all at the same time. Welcome to the new storytelling podcast. Follow Kevin… Twitter (X): https://x.com/MadForMaple Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlandkev Threads: https:/...