Monthly Archives: September 2008

Stay at Home Dad

Posted on September 26, 2008 by

As a guy who spent 10 weeks and then 17 weeks as a stay-at-home dad, I really identified with this video. If only I had written my own Rage Against the Machine-inspired song, recorded a video, and posted it on … Continue reading →

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Not In My Backyard

Posted on September 25, 2008 by

I like my neighbourhood. Built during the post-war boom in the 1940’s, Manor Park is a fairly typical urban community, with nice tree-lined streets and an interesting mix of single-family homes, green space, and lower-income community housing. There are a … Continue reading →

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Galas and Ordinary People

Posted on September 24, 2008 by

On the campaign trail yesterday, Stephen Harper said: “I think when ordinary working people come home, turn on the TV and see a gala of a bunch of people, you know, at a rich gala all subsidized by taxpayers claiming … Continue reading →

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Coldplay’s New Single

Posted on September 23, 2008 by

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about my sons’ obsession with ABBA, and more specifically, the song Dancing Queen. To my great relief, they’ve been asking for it less and less in recent days. ABBA has been replaced by … Continue reading →

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So You Want to Tour Abroad, Eh?

Posted on September 22, 2008 by

This little piece of perfection gives you an inside view on the difficult approval process Canadian artists face when applying for foreign travel assistance. It may be painful for the artist, yet it’s of utmost importance that each artist be … Continue reading →

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