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Part of something bigger

My son James was front and centre in a news photo depicting the thrilling 73-72 RSEQ championship win by the Bishop’s University men’s basketball team on Saturday. In the shot, he’s not playing. Instead, he’s on the bench with his … Continue reading

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Finding Inner Peace By Not Giving A Flying Fig About Professional Sports

Hello, brother. I couldn’t help but overhear you on this beautiful morning yelling at that squirrel about NFL officiating. If you would stop kicking gravel at the pigeons for a moment, I feel I can help you. Come, sit with … Continue reading

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Hoop put you in charge?

When you’re a coach and you choke picking the team name, you know you’re in trouble. This was my first real task as co-coach of Abby’s basketball team, a team made up of Grade 5 and 6 girls, which isn’t … Continue reading

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Let he who is without syringe throw the first stone

I like Lance Armstrong, I really do. I thought he was quite good in that movie Dodgeball. Plus, every time I see him, I can’t help thinking that he’s the handsomer little brother of fellow Texan Lyle Lovett, and that’s … Continue reading

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