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Super Saturday – A New Generation
My childhood is a blended memory of the scent of fresh brewed coffee and first batch donuts, Zamboni exhaust, pneumonia, arena pizza, the fizz of swamp water and of course, that sweet smell of hockey sweat. The love for that collage of otherwise foul smells however, wasn’t something that grew overnight. I think I remember … Continue reading
Walk Off the Earth – Red Hands EP
Walk Off the Earth Display Range on ‘R.E.V.O.’ – EP Premiere Internet breakout stars deliver their four-song debut ~ Rolling Stone Now I don’t pretend to be in music circles. Being a dad is about all I am right now. I wouldn’t have it any other way. That being said, I love music and supporting local.It’s … Continue reading
A Rogue Referendum
Also published on The Hamiltonian. Dear Hamilton, We seem to have passively resolved that a referendum held outside of an election, is a cost we are not prepared to incur to solve our cities dilemma with regards to a proposed new Casino in Hamilton. After attending the Wards 1, 2, & 3 Town Hall … Continue reading
TheSpec – State of the Arts series
Thanks to a peer who recommended me for this project, I was honored with the privilege to be featured among many very talented local artists. Click the image above to follow this series which began this week with an introduction to Creative Hamilton, and featured a few local talents within the Theatre discipline. Each week, a new discipline will … Continue reading
A Different Kind of Roar from Ivor Wynne Stadium
You can find the full article on TheSpec.com here Below, I have added more details regarding statements from January 24th, 2011 Pan Am Games City Report. The following has been extracted from the January 24th 2011 Pan Am Games Update. Page 15 5) Grey Cup Games: The Tiger-Cats will attempt to bring at least … Continue reading
A Home For Buddy – Sad Goodbyes and Happily Ever Afters
It’s been two years since I first introduced you to Buddy. After two stories, a bitter cold winter and the early days of a second bone-chilling season, there is finally a happily ever after. As it turns out, Buddy had a bit of a secret advocator unbeknownst to me until a couple of weeks ago. … Continue reading
Of Dreams, Coffee, Food, Art and Love
Homegrown will appetize a sense of family and community into our downtown, and will awaken every atom of your senses. This Saturday September 10th, coinciding with the James Street North Supercrawl, my brother’s dreams will come true. Although I have known him all of my life, we were well into our twenties before … Continue reading



