This year’s Super Bowl had millions of people joyfully yelling, “Who Dat? Who Dat?” For writer Natham Thompson, the biggest game of the year is a good chance to look at how much consumerism surrounds the game and ask, “What’s Dat?”
Being Bennie: Life with a Wise-Ass Parrot
When a naive human adopts a wise-ass African Grey parrot who knows hundreds of words, including swear words, life is certainly never dull.
J.D. Salinger is Dead: Weren’t You Just Talking About Him?
When J.D. Salinger, the reclusive author of The Catcher in the Rye, died recently, he left a huge void for many people who were ardent followers of his writing and his myth.
The Grass Might Not Be Greener, But You Can Bet the Neighbour’s Place is Cleaner
Kids often want their parents to be as “normal” as the neighbours appear to be, but sometimes its the eccentricities that turns kids into truly interesting adults.
Bullies, Facebook and the Passage of Time
When you look back into the past, and then compare it to a real life picture on Facebook, the truth often can surprise you. One of the powers of social media is the gap of time it closes, and the shift in perspective it can initiate. It can be a transformative experience, especially when it humanizes the school bully.
Rudy: Learning from Death, Embracing Life
On Sunday morning, I dutifully planted myself on a church pew, cursed the itch of new nylon stockings, and entertained myself with the silent addition of the phrase “under the covers at night” to the ends of hymn titles.
When Love is Simply Not Enough
I have had a great love in my life. A 14-year marriage that ended with a great crash in March of last year. Understanding the how’s and why’s a marriage end is largely irrelevant to the bystander. However a marriage ends, the saddest part is the loss of that connection. The loss of that love in the universe.
Destiny at Work: Is Falling in Love Chance or Fate?
Are we destined to love the people we love, and be with the people we are with? I wouldn’t have said so but then a series of strange coincidences convinced me otherwise.
Hands-On Love: Humour Goes a Long Ways in Marriage Success
Two years after losing her mother, writer Star Weiss reflects on her parents’ 69-year marriage, and how they never stopped holding hands.
How a Roomba Healed My Broken Heart
“That’s it, when we’re done here we’re going to get you a Roomba,” Anna said, scraping up the last of the pan-fried potatoes from her plate. We were at Joe’s on Davie, having our traditional Saturday morning brunch. Her boyfriend, also named Kevin, was there, too. “What? You mean now?” I asked. “Yes, now. There’s […]
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