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Monthly Archives: April 2016
I Don’t Understand Social Media Anymore
I didn’t know what else to name this post, so that title will have to do. I’m sorry it’s six words long. I know people like things to be brief on social media. My sincerest apologies. I feel like this is … Continue reading
Posted in Life
Tagged Habits, Humor, Humour, Opinion, People, Popular Culture, Random, Rant, Sarcasm, Social Media, Technology, Thoughts, Twitter
53 Comments
Fifteen Years Later
Friday, May 4, 2001. Madison Square Garden. New York City, New York. Game 5. Toronto Raptors vs. New York Knicks. That was the last time the Toronto Raptors won a playoff series. And if you look at the roster that … Continue reading
Posted in Sports
Tagged Basketball, Canada, Culture, Fandom, Indiana Pacers, Life, NBA, NBA Playoffs, Opinion, People, Reflection, Thoughts, Toronto, Toronto Raptors
13 Comments
The Squirrel Chase
The other day, there were two squirrels (squirrli?) in my backyard. Both of them were, seemingly, minding their own business. And then one squirrel started chasing the other. It looked like something straight out of a Cops episode. I know why … Continue reading
What I’m Proud Of
“Ale mess you Paul” Those were the four words scribbled across a piece of yellow construction paper that had been folded in half – unevenly – to resemble a card. On the inside were two stick people. One was me, … Continue reading
Posted in Life
Tagged About Me, Accomplishments, Camp, Friends, Graduation, Identity, Inspiration, Memories, Opinion, People, Personal Growth, Reflection, School, Thoughts
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Cinder
Toss and turn first I toss and then I turn is it your ashes that my heart doth yearn? Shining through my window has the Phoenix come to call me home? Do you dare to tell me that time has … Continue reading
You Are You
If you ask me who I am I can tell you my name one word four letters clap it out one syllable if you ask me who I am I can tell you my age pull out the cake light … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged About Me, Culture, Identity, Inspiration, Life, Opinion, People, Personal, Poem, Rant, Reflection, Relationships, Society, Thoughts
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A Special Time
I didn’t want to be there anymore but I had just arrived so I sat down held a pencil in my hand and hoped it would stop shaking the sweat dripped from my brow as I looked up at the clock now begging … Continue reading
The Season After
Do you remember where you were the night of October 23, 2015? I do. I was sitting on the couch watching the Toronto Blue Jays play the final game of their season. They fell two wins short of advancing to … Continue reading
Posted in Sports
Tagged Baseball, Canada, Fan, MLB, Nostalgia, Opening Day, Opinion, People, Personal, Personal Musings, Reflection, Thoughts, Toronto Blue Jays
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