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Tag Archives: Current Events
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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Madden
The legendary John Madden has passed away. He was 85. I’ll try to find some words, but this hasn’t fully sunk in yet. His documentary, All-Madden, just aired on Christmas. It was incredible and is worth your time. There were … Continue reading
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Tagged About Me, Current Events, Football, Identity, John Madden, Life, Madden, NFL, Personal, Reflection, Thoughts, Video Games
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What Comes After
The world seems to change every ten years, or so, doesn’t it? There is either a big incident that we forever attach a date to, or it’s just the accumulation of small things that eventually add up to a different … Continue reading
Posted in Life
Tagged Current Events, Identity, Lifestyle, Opinion, Pandemic, People, Personal, Thoughts
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Tokyo 2020: After 16 Days
As the final medals are being handed out, I’m realizing that the last two weeks have gone by way too fast. I don’t want the Olympics to end. Fortunately, the Winter Olympics are only six months away and all eyes … Continue reading
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Tagged Canada, Culture, Current Events, Fandom, Life, Olympics, Opinion, People, Reflection, Soccer, Thoughts, Tokyo
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You Need A Quarterback
The NFL Draft is tonight in Cleveland, Ohio. Dreams will come true, chaos will ensue, and when a Quarterback falls to the New England Patriots at 15, everyone will boo. I can’t wait. Get your popcorn ready; mine has been … Continue reading
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Tagged Current Events, Fandom, Football, NFL, NFL Draft, Opinion, Thoughts
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5 Things I’m Looking Forward To This F1 Season
The 2021 Formula 1 season is here, with the Bahrain Grand Prix kicking things off this weekend. I must admit, it’s weird not having the Australian Grand Prix as the first race of the season. Staying up until 2AM to … Continue reading
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Tagged Athletes, Current Events, Fandom, Formula 1, Formula One, Humor, Life, Opinion, People, Racing, Thoughts
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What TV Shows Show
When it comes to television shows, my long-standing pet peeve is when the characters handle a coffee cup and it is abundantly clear that there is no liquid in the cup. The way they hold it, or pass it off … Continue reading
Posted in TV & Film
Tagged Current Events, Life, Pandemic, Personal, Reflection, Television, Thoughts, TV Shows
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50 Thoughts XXXVI
1. There are a lot of holidays that encourage large gatherings and they’re all close together. That’s what I’ve learned in the last twelve months. 2. I feel like we’re all way too nonchalant about the fact that parrots can … Continue reading
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Tagged About Me, Culture, Current Events, Humor, Humour, Life, Popular Culture, Random, Sports, Television, Thoughts
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What Are Words?
My Senior Kindergarten teacher was universally loved by everyone at my elementary school. No matter what grade you were in, you could walk by the fenced off area for kindergarteners and wave, or say hello, and she’d return the gesture. … Continue reading
Posted in Life
Tagged 2021, Culture, Current Events, Lifestyle, Love, New Year, Opinion, People, Politics, Reflection, School, Thoughts, Writing
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50 Thoughts XXXIV
1. Sometimes all you need is someone to believe in you. 2. BBM group chats were electric back in 2012. Someone would leave the chat and everyone else would be like, “Wowww, why’d they leave? Invite them back.” 3. “Construction Never Ends” … Continue reading
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