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Tag Archives: Canada
The Leafs are in Round 2 for the First Time in 19 Years
They did it. They did it. Oh my God, they did it. For the first time since 2004, the Toronto Maple Leafs are advancing to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning in … Continue reading
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Tagged Canada, Fandom, Hockey, Life, NHL, Opinion, People, Playoffs, Stanley Cup, Thoughts, Toronto, Toronto Maple Leafs
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4 Takeaways from the 2022 Canadian Grand Prix
Being in the Eastern Time Zone, most Formula 1 races take place in the morning here. I am used to it. In fact, I prefer it. There is nothing better than waking up on the weekend and immediately having a … Continue reading
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Tagged Canada, Canadian Grand Prix, Fandom, Formula 1, Opinion, Racing, Thoughts
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Losing Game 7
I am currently sitting in a dark room watching a Saturday Night Live episode from the year 2000. The musical guest is U2 and they’re performing, “Beautiful Day”. It is beautiful, really. For a few minutes, I am distracted. But … Continue reading
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Tagged About Me, Canada, Fandom, Hockey, Opinion, Personal, Reflection, Stanley Cup, Thoughts, Toronto Maple Leafs
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Series Over
Well, it was fun while it lasted. The improbable dream came to an end on Thursday night as the Toronto Raptors lost Game 6 to the Philadelphia 76ers and were eliminated from the NBA Playoffs. To be honest, there should … Continue reading
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Tagged Canada, Culture, Fandom, NBA Playoffs, Opinion, Thoughts, Toronto Raptors
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Got it to Game 6
Oh, here we go. The Philadelphia 76ers had a 3-0 series lead against the Toronto Raptors. They started talking about a sweep. No one really gave the Raptors a chance to get back in the series. And rightfully so. No … Continue reading
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Tagged Canada, Fandom, NBA Playoffs, Opinion, Philadelphia 76ers, Reflection, Thoughts, Toronto Raptors
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Alive for Game 5
In the words of Toronto Raptors Head Coach, Nick Nurse: “It’s not 3-0 anymore.” No, it is not. The Raptors won Game 4 and send this series back to Philadelphia. They are just one win away from being one win … Continue reading
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Tagged Canada, Current Events, Fandom, Life, NBA, NBA Playoffs, Opinion, People, Philadelphia 76ers, Thoughts, Toronto Raptors
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Game 4 and Something More
The Toronto Raptors couldn’t afford to lose Game 3 of their first round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, but they did. So, now it’s an uphill climb to try and do something that no NBA team has ever done … Continue reading
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Tagged Canada, Fandom, Life, NBA, NBA Playoffs, Opinion, Thoughts, Toronto Raptors
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Can’t Lose Game 3
Well, it’s not going well for the Toronto Raptors in their first round playoff series with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Raptors are down 2-0 as they come home for Game 3 and Game 4. Thus far, it has been an … Continue reading
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Tagged Canada, Fandom, Life, NBA Playoffs, Opinion, People, Philadelphia 76ers, Thoughts, Toronto Raptors
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Toronto vs. Philly III
I am not afraid of the Philadelphia 76ers. Sorry, should I have started with a more traditional topic sentence and introduction? All right, take two. From the top. It is the third meeting between the Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers … Continue reading
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Tagged Canada, Culture, Fandom, Life, NBA Playoffs, Opinion, Personal, Philadelphia 76ers, Reflection, Thoughts, Toronto, Toronto Raptors
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Think Olympic: Beijing 2022
It has been 17 days since the flame went out on the XXIV Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Somehow, it feels so much longer. The closing montages aired. The athletes went home. Television stations returned to regularly scheduled programming. … Continue reading
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Tagged Athletes, Beijing 2022, Canada, Culture, Fandom, Life, Olympics, Opinion, People, Reflection, Sport, Thoughts
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