Toronto Mike

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How Often Do You Shave?

During a more corporate period of my life, I'd shave my face every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  I've always hated having to shave my face. For the past few years, I've fallen into a nice routine where I shave every five days or so.  I actually feel more confident with
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I Like My Eggs Scrambled

I could eat eggs every day. I love eggs. And there are so many different ways to make or order eggs: FriedEggs BenedictHard BoiledOmeletteOver EasyOver HardPoachedShirredSoft BoiledSunny Side UpScrambledAll of those options, but there's only one way I'll make or order eggs, and that's scrambled.  When I'm out for brunch,
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John All's 70-foot Fall

John All is an American climate scientist who fell into a 70-foot crevasse on Mount Himlung in the Himalayas.  He broke his arm and five ribs, dislocated his shoulder, and captured most of it with his camera. Part 1Part 2Part 3Part 4With no room for error, it took him five
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Do You Shop at Target? Why?

When Target opened in Canada, taking over former Zellers stores, I confessed I couldn't care less. While at Cloverdale Mall for another matter, I did pop into the newly opened store to see what all the fuss was about.  I remember a lot of empty shelves and being rather underwhelmed
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Mind Games I'll Play

Occasionally, I'll play little mind games with myself.  For example, a couple of days ago the Raptors took a big lead in the third quarter.  When the lead exceeded 20 points, I made a deal with myself.  I'd watch as if 20 points were shaved from our total.  So, instead
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Vented Cans are Back

When I was a kid, I loved visiting my friend Chris's house.  Chris has cases of pop in his basement and we could help ourselves.  For a 12-year old, this was awesome. I remember he had cases of Pepsi with the press button cans.  There was the one big hole
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The Canadian Euchre Rule

I hear the Habs came back from a 3-goal deficit with under four minutes remaining against the Sens last night.  I missed it completely, because with the Leafs not playing on HNIC,  I was participating in a family Euchre tournament.  It was guys against gals and we guys were victorious.
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How Bad Is It?

It's now March, and I was shovelling snow yesterday morning and now I see it feels like -23.  This winter is relentless. How bad is it? I'm actually looking forward to the warm climes I'll experience later this week in Germany.  That's right, this forecast for Frankfurt gives me hope.
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