Category Archives: It Really Did Happen!

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The Haskell and The Beatles: In Search of a Meeting That Never Happened

Posted on March 31, 2019 by

In preparation for my play, All Together Now, based on the local legend that the former Beatles almost met at the Haskell Free Library, I’m sharing an article I researched and published in the Stanstead Historical Society Journal in 2017. … Continue reading →

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Might as well face it, you’re addicted to tubs

Posted on March 14, 2019 by

I’m somewhat reluctant to broach this subject because it’s not a particularly masculine one, but let’s be honest: that ship sailed a long time ago to the tune of poetry readings and beloved standards of American musical theatre. So here’s … Continue reading →

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Hello, hot sauce, my old friend

Posted on February 28, 2019 by

It’s not like we haven’t cleaned the fridge in 20 years. We changed refrigerators at some point in there, so that mean’s it’s been sorted through at least once. No, I’m quite certain that our refrigerator has undergone frequent if … Continue reading →

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No, YOU’RE walking funny!

Posted on February 21, 2019 by

I’m right at the three-month mark since I had my prostate removed. Ultimately, it was a minor surgery. I had a small organ taken out of my body, roughly the size of a walnut (the organ, not my body). And … Continue reading →

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All shook up about childhood movie trauma

Posted on February 14, 2019 by

Who in their right mind thought it was a good idea to take me to see Earthquake when I was 9 years old? And when did I start sounding like a grandmother who uses phrases like “who in their right … Continue reading →

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Message to the buyer of my childhood home

Posted on January 31, 2019 by

Dear occupant, Congratulations on purchasing the home I grew up in, the only home of my childhood, the one with the Ross Murray commemorative plaque out front, assuming my parents have followed my instructions. I thought I might get to … Continue reading →

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Who has 2 thumbs, 0 prostate and no signs of cancer?

Posted on January 28, 2019 by

THIS GUY! Last week, I learned from my doctor that my PSA count, five weeks after prostatectomy, was a big fat zero, which is exactly what we wanted to hear. Well, I wanted to hear it. Maybe my doctor harbours … Continue reading →

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