Monthly Archives: September 2016

I Wrote That?

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Paul

I wrote this post on April 12, 2016 but never posted it. I guess I didn’t think it was good. Today, I found it in my drafts and decided to finally press publish. When I was in school, it was … Continue reading →

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The Shuttle Bus

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Paul

This past weekend, I attended a baseball game in Toronto which meant I had to take the subway downtown. Unfortunately, the subway was closed for maintenance work. Thus, shuttle busses were deployed. It was fun, really. Lots of smelly, sweaty, … Continue reading →

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A Letter To Beca

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Paul

Dear Beca, Please don’t hurt me. I’m just a friendly Canadian who drinks maple syrup from the bottle with a straw (because I’m classy) and walks by Nutella jars in grocery stores without buying one. I come in peace. I don’t … Continue reading →

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A Letter To Chris’ Dog, PJ

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Paul

Woof PJ, Remember me? I’m the guy you sneezed on a few years ago. I’ve forgiven you by convincing myself that sneezing on people is how dogs say hello. I’ll remember to return the favour next time!  Just kidding, please … Continue reading →

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Departed

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Paul

Tell the moon not to wait up tonight I’ll talk to the sun if I have to for it is the doorman of destiny allowing every ray of light to sneak in through the back there is no secret anymore like … Continue reading →

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I Didn’t Ask For A Participation Trophy

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Paul

I was nine-years-old when I received my first participation trophy for failing to come in first place in house league softball. It was the first trophy I’d ever received. I wasn’t expecting it. I didn’t ask for it. I didn’t know that, … Continue reading →

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A Letter To Chris

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Paul

Dear Chris, I’m already laughing and all I’ve written is “Dear Chris”. This isn’t good. It’s great! We’ve been best friends for fifteen years and I’ve never called you “Dear” before. I might have to try it out in person when … Continue reading →

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A Letter From Jen

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Paul

Yesterday I posted a letter I wrote to my blogger friend, Jen. She is less than two weeks away from running a marathon and asked me to write here a motivational letter. So, I did just that. Then she replied … Continue reading →

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A Letter To Genealogy Jen

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Paul

Dear Genealogy Jen, I just got back from an exhilarating run and thought this was the perfect time to write to you! Actually, that’s a lie. I’ve been sitting here for a while. I didn’t go for a run. I’m also … Continue reading →

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A Letter to Paul (Reblog)

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Paul

Originally posted on petrinaponders:
This is a response to a letter that I received from a wonderful blogger. To read Paul’s letter to me, click here. ——————————————— Dear Paul, This letter to you is a little overdue, but hey, it’s here now isn’t…

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