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Jerks Anonymous
The four-wheeled drive was parked and also covered with bumper stickers.When I’m sitting at a red light I don’t text. I read bumper stickers. This one said: JESUS LOVES YOU. Everyone else thinks you’re an asshole. Which reminds me of … Continue reading
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Tagged Allo Police, Bishop's University, Jesus, Magog, Quebec, tabloids
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Driving Away
“Go west,young man.” -Horace Greeley “Don’t just take off like a migrating bird,”my father advised me. His voice was getting edgy, as it normally did whenever we had a conversation. His latest cigarette had just disappeared in one long, exasperated … Continue reading
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Tagged Alberta, Bishop's University, ddd withdsi, Drive-Away car, Horace Greeley, Trois-Rivieres
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Requiem For A Role Model
Jean Beliveau died yesterday; December 2, 2014. A year ago my son Adam and I were watching an NHL game together. He turned to me and asked, “Who’s your favourite player , Dad?” I didn’t hesitate. It wasn’t even close. … Continue reading
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Tagged Art Ross, Bishop's University, Bobby Hull, Bobby Orr, Christmas, Dickie Moore, Glenn Hall, Hart Trophy, Jean Beliveau, Lac St. Louis, Montreal Canadiens, NHL, Santa, Stanley Cup
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Hot Dogs and Hockey Rinks
The sign said Sugar Land Ice Arena and Sports Center and already there was a group finishing up a tailgater party as Dave G. and I circled slowly, looking for a parking space. We didn’t want to land too close … Continue reading
Take-Off Troubles
We had to fly from Istanbul to some place called Goeme in order to pick up our rental car. That means going through airport security, of course. Your intrepid traveller has a bad track record when it comes to authority … Continue reading
Dunn
Christmas always makes me feel nostalgic, even if my daughter Rachelle calls me both Scrooge and the Grinch. About times gone by, like the Ghosts of Christmas Past. Like my old friend Mike Dunn. I first heard about Dunn in … Continue reading
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Tagged Bishop's University, Dunn, Leonardo Dicaprio, New Jersey, Paris
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