2012-02-17 at 13:44
Canada has often played kid brother to the U.S.
We’re not as flashy as our sibling but we do all right.
We make friends easily because of our connection to the popular kid. And in recent years, we’ve received a few hand-me-downs – the most recent being The Bachelor... Read More
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2012-02-09 at 10:58
Rumour has it there was a football game on Sunday.
I’m taking this under advisement as Monday morning’s media chatter seemed to focus on other, more important matters: commercials costing $3.5 million, someone’s egregious digit, and an underwear model whining about her husband’s... Read More
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2012-02-03 at 11:49
I don’t know how old I was when I learned my first curse word. I do, however, have a fairly clear recollection of the first time I tasted a bar of soap that followed said word.
Recently, toddler Lily on ABC’s Modern Family uttered her first swear: “Fudge.” ... Read More
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2012-01-12 at 9:00 AM
Over the holidays, I indulged in a few marathon sessions aimed at catching up on my saved PVR recordings from the fall.
During these sloth-like sessions I noticed something in particular. Is it just me or is television trying to gross us out?
True, I’ve always been a bit squeamish.... Read More
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2011-12-23 at 13:11
At this time of year, we see the best and the worst in people. The worst? Well, my mother stood in line for an hour in one store only to have some woman suddenly step in front of her 10 feet from the check-out.
And the best? The news has been full of it. The Humane Society... Read More
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2011-12-16 at 13:25
When I think of the big elf, I’m transported back to my childhood when, every Christmas Eve, I’d pull out my copy of T’was the Night Before Christmas to read.
Then I’d make a ham sandwich and put it out with a drink for Santa. A well-balanced diet is important... Read More
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2011-12-09 at NOON
Over the years, I’ve found that I enjoy relaxing outside, watching the world go by. This year marks Barbara Walter’s 19th season of people-watching – specifically, The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2011.
Although the show doesn’t air until Dec. 14, ABC leaked... Read More
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2011-12-02 at 10:44
I’ve never totally understood my obsessive-compulsive need to shop early for Christmas.
Sure, there are logical explanations for it: family obligations, work schedule in December, my role as the youngest child and a couple of mentally questionable ancestors.
This year, I... Read More
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2011-11-18 at 11:15
The U.S. election process is becoming more and more like Christmas and hockey. It seems to start earlier every time and lasts longer that it really should.
Right now, the Republicans are frantically trying to find the right candidate to do battle with the Obama machine. Isn’t... Read More
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2011-11-12 at 11:52
It was the moment she’d been waiting for! She’d studied, memorized, trained, slept and prayed. She was proud of her achievements that brought her back to this place once again. Then it came: the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions.
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