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An Old Cobbler

The old man yet lived, only because he was useful. He sat on a rickety wooden stool, alone, centred in the dim shop and staring…


Still working on it

After much contemplating and an abundance of hemming and hawing, I’ve determined that I’m confused. Let me explain: earlier this month the video game industry…


Things I’ve loved

Things I’ve Loved is a celebration of things from the near or distant past, either overlooked or forgotten by the unforgiving eye of popular culture….




Ten great things

1. Risk — This is probably my favourite board game of all time. Truthfully, though, it is not a game for everyone. You must be…


Same players, new game

The NBA just recently cancelled all games scheduled for November, and with the idea of a league organized by the players being floated around, we…


Black cats and bless yous

Having owned a black cat for years, walked under my fair share of ladders and knocked on wood more times that I can count I…


Simpler times

It’s funny how the way you experience a holiday when you’re young is different than how you experience it later in life, like how Halloween…


Trick-or-donate

Halloween is the time of year to dress up, go out and have fun — and get scared senseless! As the years go by and…