Tag Archives: Aging

You’re 30 Now

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Paul

This is more of a rhetorical question, but at what point will it sink in that my age now begins with a three? It has been a few weeks since I turned 30 and I am still in disbelief that … Continue reading →

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29 for 29

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Paul

My birthday was earlier this month, which means I am contractually obligated to put together a list of things I’ve learned in my life – one for each year – and present them in a, let’s be honest, borderline preachy … Continue reading →

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That’s A Stretch

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Paul

I have started stretching before going to sleep. Nothing too extreme. Just the normal head-to-toe stretches you did in your Grade 9 gym class. Doing so helps prevent any injuries I may incur while doing the dangerous activity we all … Continue reading →

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Not September

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Paul

Did you ever stay home from school for three days in a row because you were sick? Then you go back on the fourth day and the random kids, who you weren’t really friends with, ask you where you’ve been … 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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Halfway To Fifty

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Paul

Today is my birthday. I am 25 years old. For some reason, it doesn’t feel real to me. As if today is someone’s 25th birthday, but not mine. Like a, “Sorry, you have the wrong number” situation. But it is my birthday. And … Continue reading →

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24

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Paul

Today is my last day as a 23-year-old. I’m not crying about it; I get to eat cake tomorrow! My family will call me an old man. My friends will call me an old man. I’ll call myself an old … Continue reading →

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