It was one of those situations that was funny to everyone else but me. Â Oh I see the humour in it but at the moment it happened and immediately afterward, I wasn’t laughing. Â In fact, it’s such a touchy subject that I have waffled for several days about whether to even blog about it. Â But here goes: …
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Former NHL player Georges Laraque’s new book is causing waves in the sports world because he says Wayne Gretzky was the worst coach he ever had. …
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Over the weekend the Occupy London protesters who continue to camp out in our city’s beautiful Victoria Park, held a movie night in one of the tents they’ve set up. Â They also have a library full of donated books and generators to operate the powerful lights they’ve set up. Â All they need is Jefferson Airplane and they could call it Woodstock. Â …
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Girlfriend Laurie and I scooped up a couple of tickets to see Maya Angelou at the University of Western Ontario this week. Â The 83 year old poet, author and brilliant lecturer was a guest of the University’s Arts and Humanities program. Â At 83, she still goes on the road – literally – to share her remarkable story and her wisdom. Â …
Moments with Maya Read More »
The subject line refers to a news cliche of hiding your best story. Â Say your cousin comes to visit and talks all evening about his ant-farming hobby. Â Then as he’s just about to leave he says, “Oh and by the way, I won $11 million in the lottery.” Â That would be burying the lead. Â …
Derek has had an old wall telephone for many years. Â It hasn’t been ruined by someone trying to refinish it. Â In fact, it still has the original company sticker on the side and a plate inside that says it was manufactured in 1933. Â All of the components are original and in good shape although we haven’t put them to the test. …
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Tim Hortons announced this week that it’s adding espresso-based coffee beverages to its menu. I’m predicting a slow but perhaps fatal erosion of the customer base that made this company as Canadian as maple syrup and back bacon. …
Ruining an Institution Read More »
I love this ad. Â I don’t even drink beer and it makes me want to pop open a Carlsberg. …
Big, Bad Scary Bikers! Read More »
Much has been written about soul-less Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff and his ravenous greed. Â However, a new book aims to give us an inside look at Bernie’s entire family and how disgusting, sad, mean and gluttonous they all were, as a unit. Â …
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Last night I slept at sleep-away camp again. Â South Street Hospital, here in London, at the sleep lab clinic for my third sleep study. Â This time they had me try the CPAP mask to see if it would relieve my sleep apnea. …
Sleep Study Number Three Read More »
I’ve never watched, nor will I likely ever watch Dancing With the Stars. Â But this season I’ve been kind of interested in how one contestant has been doing in the competition: Chaz Bono. Â …
Chaz and all of the Different Kids Read More »
Experts at the United Nations estimate that at the end of this month there will be 7 billion people on planet earth. Â 7 billion as of Halloween. Â That’s scary! …
Is It Getting Crowded Around Here? Read More »
The ribbon-wearing craze that started over almost two decades ago has finally gone too far. Â …
Oh Tie a Yellow Ribbon…and a Red One and a White One…Read More »
Oh Tie a Yellow Ribbon…and a Red One and a White One… Read More »
Chatter about tipping wait staff has the Internet all a-buzz. Â …
Tip of the Iceberg (Lettuce) Read More »
Finally sick of myself being obsessed with this ongoing saga, I tweeted yesterday that the drama was nearing its end. Â That’s true, sort of. Â …
The Last Word on My Rogers Email…Until the LawsuitRead More »
The Last Word on My Rogers Email…Until the Lawsuit Read More »
Sex abuse victim Sheldon Kennedy spoke to Parliamentary justice committee yesterday in support of the Harper government’s omnibus crime bill. Â …
Too Broad, Too Tough Read More »