Posts & Podcasts

  • Bridging Political Divides: The Call for Unity

    Why can’t we be friends? That’s the question that keeps popping into my mind whenever I’m inundated with political attack ads, constant negative and divisive messaging from the fringe elements of our parties, and the daily dose of whining from every Tom and Teresa. I had a nice coffee with a former Huntsville Mayor the… Read more

  • Favourite Tunes of the Week: Our Family Playlist #4

    This week we’re going Beast Mode in honour of the Super Bowl! Like so many other families with kids in competitive sports – or dance or other time intensive activities – we’re we’re in the car A LOT! And since we don’t want our kids staring at their devices the entire time, we all take… Read more

  • CPL Upset: Cavalry FC Shocks Pumas UNAM

    Plus, Domestic Cup Magic as Stade Briochin stuns Nice, and top matches of the weekend I was a more than a little disappointed yesterday when I realized Canadian Premier League (CPL) champion Cavalry FC’s historic upset of Mexico’s Pumas UNAM wasn’t getting enough attention. My normally avid soccer fan friends didn’t even message me about… Read more

  • Rethinking Democracy: Appointing Leaders from the Public

    No more elections, just appointments from the public registry If offered the opportunity, would you step up and serve your community, your province, or your country in public office? What if instead of holding mass elections that cost tax payers millions of dollars and giving us very little quality individuals to choose from, we just… Read more

  • Favourite Tunes of the Week: Our Family Playlist #3

    Our top picks for those long drives to and from practices and games! Like so many other families with kids in competitive sports – or dance or other time intensive activities – we’re we’re in the car A LOT! And since we don’t want our kids staring at their devices the entire time, we all… Read more

  • UEFA Competition Review: A Successful New Format

    Plus, thoughts on Toronto FC, and my picks for top matches this weekend Year one of the Swiss-style league portion of the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League is certainly a resounding success. At least in the eyes of this lifelong fan, amateur player, youth development coach, and local club vice president. Okay, so… Read more