Signs of the Apocalypse

The cultural day of reckoning is fast approaching, people.  The signs are obvious.  North American Box Office – Top Grossing Movies 1.  Meet the Spartans 2.  Rambo North American DVD Rentals 1.  Good Luck Chuck 2.  Mr. Woodcock New York Times – Hardcover Non-Fiction Bestseller List 1.  Tom Cruise by Andrew Morton Nielsen Television Ratings 1.  … More Signs of the Apocalypse

Happy Birthday Dad

My dad would have turned 63 today.  I often wonder what he’d look like these days – I imagine a bit more white in his beard, and a few more laugh lines around his eyes.    When I was in my first year at Queen’s, I totally forgot his birthday.  It wasn’t until a week … More Happy Birthday Dad

Bret’s Book

At the outset, let me clarify something – I am not a wrestling fan. That would imply that I enjoy the product, in all its sadistic, misogynistic glory. Truth be told, I don’t even watch it. I do, however, think the world of professional wrestling is fascinating in a train-wreck kind of way, and I … More Bret’s Book

Ride to Conquer Cancer

B’s sister Meillyn is taking part in the Ride to Conquer Cancer, a fundraiser that benefits the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation. Over two days in June, Meillyn will cycle 200 km from Toronto to Niagara Falls. She’s looking for donations, and has set an ambitious goal of raising $2,500. Meillyn has a website where you … More Ride to Conquer Cancer