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Tag Archives: Childhood
Vinsanity
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
Posted in Sports
Tagged About Me, Basketball, Canada, Childhood, Culture, Fandom, Inspiration, NBA, Opinion, People, Reflection, Thoughts, Toronto Raptors, Vince Carter
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Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?
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
Posted in TV & Film
Tagged About Me, Childhood, Culture, Game Show, Humor, Humour, Life, Nostalgia, Opinion, Reflection, Television, Thoughts, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
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30 Questions
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
About Time
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
Posted in Life
Tagged About Me, Childhood, Growing Up, Humour, Identity, Opinion, Personal, Reflection, School, Thoughts, Time
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It Must Have Been Dust
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
50 Thoughts XXIV (Holiday Edition)
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
Posted in 50 Thoughts
Tagged About Me, Childhood, Christmas, Culture, Funny, Holidays, Humor, Life, Nostalgia, Opinion, Personal, Santa Claus, Thoughts
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Halloween
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
Paulo Picasso-so
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
20 Years of Formula One
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
Posted in Sports
Tagged About Me, Childhood, Fandom, Formula One, Humor, Humour, Life, Motorsport, Nostalgia, Opinion, Personal, Sport, Thoughts
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