Monthly Archives: August 2018

Figuring Out Fantasy Football

Posted on August 30, 2018 by

I used to love the NFL. Half a lifetime ago, you would find me in front of the TV at 11AM on Sundays, eating lunch and watching Sunday NFL Countdown for two hours before kickoff. My favourite segment of the … Continue reading →

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Major League Baseball Should Adopt A New Schedule

Posted on August 26, 2018 by

Major League Baseball should adopt a new, balanced schedule. There is no reason why – with a 162-game season – fans should be forced to see their favourite team play the four other teams in their division, a total of … Continue reading →

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Eavesdropping: “An Ambidextrous Kicker”

Posted on August 23, 2018 by

We here at The Captain’s Speech like to be innovative, creative, and all the other words that end in -ive, including digestive. As such, I’d like to introduce you to a new segment called, Eavesdropping. Here’s how it works: I … Continue reading →

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Season 4 of Gilmore Girls

Posted on August 22, 2018 by

A few days ago, I finished Season 4 of Gilmore Girls. I have a lot I need to get off my chest, so if you don’t want spoilers, don’t read this post. Even if you haven’t watched Gilmore Girls, this … Continue reading →

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To The New Desk Chair In My Life

Posted on August 20, 2018 by

To the desk chair it most definitely concerns: Please note, this is not a letter. This is more of a notice. A warning, if you will. Actually, that’s a bit too catastrophic. I see the word “warning” and I think … Continue reading →

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The Muffin Man

Posted on August 17, 2018 by

I’m not much of a dessert person. All those fancy, restaurant-quality dessert photos, that people post on social media, don’t impress me much. I don’t care for your squiggles of chocolate sauce, wiggles of caramel, and plops of whipped cream … Continue reading →

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Notivation

Posted on August 15, 2018 by

I just wrote 1496 words in a draft. I’m glad I did, even though I may never post it. Lately, my keyboard has felt like quicksand. I have all these things I want to write about, but haven’t been able … Continue reading →

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Viewing Notes: The Bachelorette (Becca) – Finale

Posted on August 7, 2018 by

One rose. Two bros. One stays. One goes. Will they propose? Who knows? Grab your snack and hold your horses, no wait, that didn’t rhyme. Take two. Grab your tacos and hold your broncos, it’s time to hand out the … Continue reading →

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Clowns Aren’t Scary

Posted on August 5, 2018 by

It is said that if you don’t think clowns are scary, then you probably are a clown. Harsh, maybe. But don’t get mad at me, I don’t make the rules. Except in this case. I made up that line for … Continue reading →

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