Tag Archives: WordPress

Share Your Blog 2021

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Paul

When I moved into residence for my first year of university, they said, “the walls don’t make the experience, the people do.” They were right. I think if you apply that sentiment anywhere in life, it holds true. People need … Continue reading →

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A New Blogger to Follow

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Paul

Good evening. Alright, if you didn’t say that in a Dracula voice, go back and do it again. Good. Now do it again with purpose! Thank you. It brings me great joy to imagine a bunch of you staring at … Continue reading →

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6000 Followers: A Blog Distancing Gala

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Paul

Let me make one thing clear: this is not a party, it is a gala. There is a difference. If I call this a “party”, someone will inevitably make a noise complaint and shut us down. Whereas, if I call … Continue reading →

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The Blog Posts That Made Me

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Paul

There was a time when I did not think I would make it to twenty-five blog posts, yet here I am today, at 800. Is that considered a lot, or a little, after seven years? To me, it’s a hefty … Continue reading →

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Share Your Blog 2020

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Paul

Hello out there, it’s time to share! As bloggers, community is everything. We sit here and type out our precious thoughts, as if we’re talking to ourselves, but then we realize someone, who lives in a faraway place where they … Continue reading →

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My Blog Turns 6

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Paul

One of the first textbooks I opened in university was for an online writing course. I had just bought the book at the campus bookstore, was walking back to my residence, decided to pull it out of the bag, and … Continue reading →

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Sunshine Mystery Award

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Paul

A sunshine mystery is what we call Thursday here in Southern Ontario. Used in a conversation: “Where did all that sunshine from yesterday go? I don’t know, it’s a mystery. No, it’s a sunshine mystery!” I’ll let you decide if … Continue reading →

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Bust The Writing Rut

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Paul

The first thing you need to know about a writing rut is that it can happen to anyone. It can happen to you. It can happen to your friend. It can happen to your dog. It can happen to your … Continue reading →

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Aaron’s Surprise Birthday Party

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Paul

SURPRISE! We, here at The Captain’s Speech, like to make dreams come true. On January 10, Aaron from The Confusing Middle posted a list of 100 random facts about himself. Here are two facts that stood out to me. Fact … Continue reading →

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100,000 Views

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Paul

Back in 2013, there was a time when I thought 32 views in one day would be the most I’d ever achieve on this blog. I was content with that because in the grand scheme of things, I’m a tiny … Continue reading →

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