Tag Archives: Childhood

Vinsanity

Posted on June 26, 2020 by

He is half man, half amazing. He is Air Canada. He is Vinsanity. He made us jump out of our seats, while he soared through the air. He put basketball on the map in Canada. He inspired a generation. His … Continue reading →

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Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

Posted on April 8, 2020 by

In 1999, I was in Grade 3, which only means one thing if you grew up in Toronto – a field trip to Pioneer Village. In the days leading up to the trip, we had Pioneer Day at school. This … Continue reading →

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30 Questions

Posted on February 19, 2020 by

Happy Wednesday, to those who celebrate! As the title of this post suggests, there will be thirty questions that will be posed. Hopefully, my answers to them will give you a deeper insight into who I am. If not, this … Continue reading →

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About Time

Posted on March 8, 2019 by

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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50 Thoughts XXV

Posted on February 6, 2019 by

1. I’ve never seen an episode of Spongebob, so when that whole Super Bowl halftime show controversy sailed over my head, I didn’t even know it flew over. 2. I also don’t know what a Travis Scott or a Big … Continue reading →

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It Must Have Been Dust

Posted on January 6, 2019 by

If you were to look through my childhood photo albums, you’d eventually come across a picture of me vacuuming the house at the mature age of three. “You got dirt? I’ll be right over as soon as mommy gives me … Continue reading →

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50 Thoughts XXIV (Holiday Edition)

Posted on December 24, 2018 by

1. When I was 5, I was coming out of a store at the mall with my mom, and Santa’s throne was straight ahead. We made eye contact and he waved at me. I waved back. If I remember correctly, … Continue reading →

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Halloween

Posted on October 30, 2018 by

Let’s not beat around the pumpkin patch, alright. Let’s get right down to the nitty gritty, and I’m not talking about the Philadelphia Flyers incredibly entertaining mascot. Yeah, I said it. Thumb war me. Do not give out pencils on … Continue reading →

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Paulo Picasso-so

Posted on July 18, 2018 by

Hello, my name is Paulo Picasso-so. Why? Because my artwork is just so-so. Normally I’m not inspired to write about art, but my friend Jess wrote a post called, “I was not a prodigy” and it spoke to me – … Continue reading →

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20 Years of Formula One

Posted on March 24, 2018 by

I became a fan of Formula One in 1998, at the mature age of six and a half. Kids are a stickler for that half year, while I just like accuracy. That would mean this is my 20th year as … Continue reading →

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