Monthly Archives: December 2015

2015 in Review

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Paul

I just want to thank everyone who took the time to read my blog this year. The WordPress community is truly incredible and my blog isn’t what it is without all of you. The friendships I’ve made through blogging this … Continue reading →

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Holiday Contest Winner – That Time I Saw Santa Claus

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Paul

My blog friend, Jess, held a holiday contest and selected my entry as the winner. Check it out!  

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Surviving The Mall During The Holidays

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Paul

Malls are a nightmare during the holidays. They are flooded with people in unzipped winter jackets who travel around at various speeds and have no regard for anyone, or anything. These people are on a mission. A mission to spend … Continue reading →

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Roadblock

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Paul

Staring deep into the heart of the cold and foggy night I recognize the sandman will soon be here To relieve my eyes of such a lovely sight And all they may fear My vision fades to black as I pretend … Continue reading →

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Christmas Tag

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Paul

For those of you who don’t know, Christmas tag is a classic reindeer game. A group of reindeer get together and fly through the air trying to catch each other. This is where the phrase, “Run, Run, Rudolph” originated. “Fly, Fly, … Continue reading →

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Repeat

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Paul

Press play and wait  For the song to come on It is your favourite The one with the guitar And the lyrics you like Remember? Yeah, I remember. Here it comes I can hear it now This is the same song … Continue reading →

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A Five-Dollar Dilemma

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Paul

The year was 1999. I was in Grade 3. Which meant it was time to learn all about pioneers! Looking back, that seems a bit silly to me. Is an eight-year-old really supposed to be interested in learning about pioneers? It … Continue reading →

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The Day the Pasta Died

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Paul

Go to the washroom, grab some popcorn, and gather around. It’s time for a story. And when I say “go to the washroom”, that is not an invitation to read this blog post on the toilet. Though, if you must, don’t eat … Continue reading →

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2 4 3

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Paul

two short minutes was all it turned out to be for it was not long before the hall split in two with a transparent wall down the middle preventing every little noise from watering the time filling empty ears with too many … Continue reading →

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