Monthly Archives: March 2019

21 Years of Blue Jays Memories

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Paul

I became a fan of the Toronto Blue Jays in 1998 at the age of seven. Since then, a lot of players have come and gone, but memories associated with most of them have remained lodged in the back of … Continue reading →

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F1: Drive To Survive

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Paul

It’s nine o’clock (and 56 minutes) on a Saturday, and I have three hours to kill before the first race of the Formula One season takes place in Melbourne, Australia. Could I record it and watch it in the morning? … Continue reading →

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‘Twas The Night Before Qualifying

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Paul

‘Twas the night before qualifying, when all through the track Not a driver was steering, not even a Williams alone at the back The tires were put on the cars with care In hopes that qualifying would soon be there … Continue reading →

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Viewing Notes: The Bachelor (Colton) – Finale Pt. 2

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Paul

This is the show that never ends, but tonight it does. I’d like to welcome back Cass for the final time this season. Her thoughts will be in bold. Sorry I went MIA last night everyone, I was just in … Continue reading →

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Viewing Notes: The Bachelor (Colton) – Finale Pt. 1

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Paul

Of course this show has a two-part season finale. Of course. ~ We kick things off with Chris Harrison in front of a studio audience. ~ He asks rhetorical questions like, “Will Colton come back to the show?” and “Will … Continue reading →

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I Love Curling

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Paul

You know how on sports media websites they list all the popular sports across the top – football, hockey, basketball, baseball, soccer – and then there’s a drop down menu listing the “other sports” that aren’t deemed popular enough for … Continue reading →

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About Time

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Paul

The older I get, the faster time moves. It’s not fair, but there’s nothing I can do about it. I can’t start a petition. I can’t create a union and call for a strike. I’d file an injunction, but that … Continue reading →

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Aaron’s Surprise Birthday Party

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Paul

SURPRISE! We, here at The Captain’s Speech, like to make dreams come true. On January 10, Aaron from The Confusing Middle posted a list of 100 random facts about himself. Here are two facts that stood out to me. Fact … Continue reading →

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Viewing Notes: The Bachelor (Colton) – Ep. 9

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Paul

The Colton jumped the fence, the Colton jumped the fence, hi-ho, the derry-o, the Colton jumped the fence. Welcome back to another edition of your favourite Bachelor recap. I’m Paul and this Cass. Her thoughts will be in bold, so you … Continue reading →

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