Tag Archives: Writing

Nine Years of Blogging

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Paul

When I started this blog in 2013, I didn’t think about how long it would last. The idea of a blog anniversary was the furthest thing from my mind. I’m not even sure I knew it was a thing that … Continue reading →

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Share Your Blog 2022

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Paul

It’s the first Monday of the year, which means it’s time for the 4th annual Share Your Blog event! Yes, we have food and refreshments. We also have music, swing sets, bowling, laser tag, mini golf, chairs that recline, soft … Continue reading →

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2022, Where Are You?

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Paul

Yes, the title of this post should be said to the tune of the Scooby-Doo theme song. I have been nominated by my blog friend, Renata, to share my goals for 2022. It looks like this blogging challenge started out … Continue reading →

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Hello From…?

Posted on November 21, 2021 by Paul

I assure you, the title of this post isn’t meant to be a guessing game. So, if you’re yelling, “from the other side!!!” at your screen, you don’t win a prize. You win something much better! I don’t know what … Continue reading →

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Beyond The Blog: 8 Years of The Captain’s Speech

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Paul

To commemorate the 8th anniversary of The Captain’s Speech, I sat down with a film crew to answer some questions related to my blogging experience. Unfortunately, they lost all the footage, but not before transcribing it! Convenient, I know. This … Continue reading →

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The Captain’s Quiz – Results

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Paul

Last Thursday, 10 questions and 3 bonus questions were released into the universe under the guise of a Captain’s Quiz. Since then, 11 brave souls have dared to provide their answers. Today, we find out who stands on the top … Continue reading →

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Two Zero Two One

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Paul

Is it too late to write a year-end/start-of-year post? If it is, just let me know and I will stopping typing and go look in the fridge for the eighth time in the last hour, just to see if anything … Continue reading →

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What Are Words?

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Paul

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 →

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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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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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