Tag Archives: Childhood

Bob Cole

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Paul

In 1999, when the Toronto Maple Leafs played their final home game at Maple Leaf Gardens, Hockey Night in Canada play-by-play announcer Bob Cole remarked, “This great and admired lady has been just fine since 1931, thank you. Well, times … Continue reading →

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Free Cookies

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Paul

A childhood memory popped into my head the other day. I feel like this is one that you may see and say, “That happened to me, too!”. Let’s see. I remember going to the grocery store as a child and … Continue reading →

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First Time Watching: Toy Story 4

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Paul

The original Toy Story was a staple of my childhood. I never fulled embraced Toy Story 2 and can’t remember if I’ve even seen the whole movie from start to finish. I watched Toy Story 3 in my dorm room … Continue reading →

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Vinsanity

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Paul

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 Paul

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 Paul

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 Paul

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 Paul

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 Paul

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 Paul

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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