Monthly Archives: April 2016

I Don’t Understand Social Media Anymore

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Paul

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

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Paul

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

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Paul

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 →

Posted in Fiction, Humour | Tagged Animals, Comedy, Dialogue, Funny, Humor, Life, Nature, Random, Sarcasm, Short Story, Story, Storytelling, Writing | 33 Comments

What I’m Proud Of

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Paul

“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 | 20 Comments

Cinder

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Paul

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 →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged Collaboration, Death, Life, Lyrics, People, Personal, Poem | 5 Comments

You Are You

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Paul

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 | 55 Comments

A Special Time

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Paul

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 →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged Family, Friends, Goodbye, Identity, Life, Nostalgia, People, Personal, Poem, Poet, Reflection, Relationships, School, Thoughts | 19 Comments

The Season After

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Paul

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 | 15 Comments

50 Thoughts II

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Paul

1. I have a bad feeling that a few decades from now we’re all going to have some sort of disease or ailment and the cause will be an over consumption of technology. 2. In school, I was always really … Continue reading →