Tag Archives: About Me

Reflecting on Four Years of Blogging

Posted on June 23, 2017 by

What if no one reads my blog? What if someone leaves me a really mean comment? What if I’m criticized? What if my ideas are only interesting to me? What if this blog is a mistake? What if I just … Continue reading →

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4000 Followers – Random Comment Party

Posted on June 13, 2017 by

This is nuts. A few days ago, my blog made it to 4000 followers. Now, I realize this number is a bit fake because there are never that many people who read, like, or comment on my posts. There aren’t … Continue reading →

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Is Reading Cool?

Posted on June 1, 2017 by

Is reading cool? Let me take you back to Grade 6. My class was having a Spelling Bee. Participation was optional. If you wanted to compete, you were to study the words in the textbook. I decided I didn’t want … Continue reading →

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Not That Person Anymore

Posted on May 22, 2017 by

Have you ever put on a pair of clothes, only to quickly realize they no longer fit? That happened to me a few weeks ago. It caught me by surprise. My pants felt like I needed to shove a lampshade … Continue reading →

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Follow Me On Twitter

Posted on May 3, 2017 by

I’ve been thinking about creating a Twitter account for this blog for a long time. I finally did it. Follow me on Twitter: @CappyTalks Not only will my blog posts be posted there, but so will all my thoughts that you … Continue reading →

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The Blue And White

Posted on April 24, 2017 by

A few hours ago, the Toronto Maple Leafs were officially eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Washington Capitals. I am not mad. I am not sad. I am not heartbroken or numb. I am not going through the … Continue reading →

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Wash Away

Posted on April 18, 2017 by

Is it okay? I remember the night – quiet, lonely, perfect I remember the day – loud, busy, also perfect And as I tried to walk around the puddles not yet on the ground I realized one thing The water had become blood I always … Continue reading →

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A Letter To Claire

Posted on April 17, 2017 by

Dear Claire,  Hello from the other side of the world! I’m unsure of the time difference between Canada and New Zealand, but I’m pretty sure you’re about three days ahead over there. Then again, my math might be wrong. I … Continue reading →

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Making A Fantasy Sports Player

Posted on April 11, 2017 by

I like to think of myself as a competitive person, especially as it pertains to sports. That being said, I’m not a sore loser. Sure, in the back of my head I may be fuming, I may hold a grudge, and I … Continue reading →

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What’s Yummy In Your Tummy?

Posted on April 6, 2017 by

I tried Honeydew Melon the other day. It had been sitting on the kitchen counter for about two days. I kept looking at it. It looked like a head. It looked like a pale cantaloupe. It looked like disappointment, just waiting … Continue reading →

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