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Tag Archives: Identity
Recently Played
I have been meaning to do a post like this for a while, but never got around to it. So when I say “Recently Played” in the title, I’m referring to some of the songs I’ve listened to over the … Continue reading
Rating the NHL Reverse Retro Jerseys
On Monday, the National Hockey League released Reverse Retro jerseys for all 31 teams. If you’re familiar with the Big Brother competition where the houseguests must look at a face on a screen and determine who’s eyes, ears, and mouth … Continue reading
Posted in Sports
Tagged Fandom, Humor, Identity, NHL, Opinion, Reverse Retro Jerseys, Thoughts
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Hallotober
Leave it to me to leave this Hallotober tag to the last day of October. Trust me, I was already brainstorming names if I didn’t get to this until November. “Hallotober-ember” and “Hallo From The Other Side” were my best ideas. … Continue reading
Jumbo Joe in Toronto
I remember when the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Owen Nolan from the San Jose Sharks at the trade deadline in 2003. Man, I was so excited. The next day at school, I went right to my best friend, Chris, and … Continue reading
Posted in Sports
Tagged Fandom, Hockey, Identity, Joe Thornton, Nostalgia, Opinion, Personal, Reflection, Thoughts, Toronto Maple Leafs
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29 for 29
My birthday was earlier this month, which means I am contractually obligated to put together a list of things I’ve learned in my life – one for each year – and present them in a, let’s be honest, borderline preachy … Continue reading
Spread Your Smart
The last four months have really highlighted the fact that people do not listen. Why should they? They know everything. Read their social media accounts. Listen to them at the store. Watch them sneak on the nightly news, when they … Continue reading
Posted in Life
Tagged About Me, Culture, Current Events, Identity, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Opinion, Pandemic, People, Personal, Reflection, Social Media, Thoughts
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Regis
Television icon, Regis Philbin, has passed away at the age of 88. No one spent more hours on American television; no one was more welcome inside our home, via a television. I had known about the morning show, Live with Regis … Continue reading
Posted in Life
Tagged Culture, Death, Identity, Opinion, Opinions, People, Reflection, Regis, Regis Philbin, Television, Thoughts
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Return To Sports Fandom
Are sports an escape from the world, or is the world an escape from sports? Silly question, right? I have thought about this a lot over the last few days and I think my answer is the latter. I cannot … Continue reading
Posted in Sports
Tagged About Me, Baseball, Basketball, Fandom, Hockey, Humor, Identity, Opinion, Personal, Reflection, Television, Thoughts
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Adults Are Children and Life is Professional Wrestling
When I was in elementary school, I viewed the Grade 7 and Grade 8 students as revered members of the student body. Their classrooms were in the air-conditioned wing of the school. They had their own field for recess. Their … Continue reading
Posted in Life
Tagged About Me, Culture, Humor, Identity, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Opinion, People, Personal, Personal Growth, Reflection, Social Media, Thoughts
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Get To Know Canada
Happy Canada Day, to those who celebrate. Canada turns 153-years-old today, so we’re going to need a cake that can hold that many candles. I don’t make the rules. If any of you are confused, Canada Day is basically the … Continue reading
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Tagged About Me, America, Canada, Canada Day, Culture, Identity, Lifestyle, People, Reflection, Television, Thoughts
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