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November's Here Open Mike

With Halloween in the rear-view mirror, it's time for us to complain about the holiday decorations and music in unison.  At the count of three: one, two, three! If anything else is bugging you, throw it in the comments below.  You'll feel better.  You'll see.
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Haunted Open Mike

I hadn't been to Wonderland in decades, but I went last night for the CPR Undeading.  With perfect weather and almost no line-ups, we had the best time.  The Leviathan is as fun as it looks. And there were zombies everywhere.  Lots and lots of zombies.  In that spirit, here's
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Lock-Out Apathy Open Mike

Apparently the NHL did something, and then the NHLPA did something, and now nothing is happening.  Whatever... ping me when it's over, this is your apathy Open Mike. Have something to get off your chest? Perhaps an interesting opinion, an agenda to push forward or a question for the hive
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See You Next Tuesday Open Mike

I'm posting this Open Mike from Amsterdam, looking forward to visiting Dublin this weekend.  If you have any travel tips for Dublin, I'd love to read about them in the comments. You can also let me know what's happening back home in Toronto.  A glance at my Twitter feed tells
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Eurotrip Open Mike

I'm off to Paris, Amsterdam and Dublin.  I'll likely post a few times from across the pond, but this is where I'll need you all to tell me what I missed. In addition to sharing anything that's on your mind, track what's making news in Toronto, which celebrities have passed
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Back in the City Open Mike

I'm back from camping at Pinery Provincial Park.  The weather was amazing and a great time was had by all.  I think it's my longest period of no Internet access since the mid-90s. I'm just catching up on the news and learnt Phyllis Diller died.  Only the good die young.
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CNE Opening Weekend Open Mike

I worked at the CNE for three summers as a teen, so opening day always brings back a tonne of memories. Share your Ex memories, or not... you can write about anything you want here.  Rants are particularly welcome. If you have a question, I'll drop by throughout the day
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Olympics Edition Open Mike

My nephew's birthday party is tomorrow and my daughter's is Sunday.  They're both turning 8.  By the age of 8, John Updike wrote his first story, which began: "The tribe of Bum-Bums looked very solemn as they sat around their cosy cave fire." Oh... and the Olympics begin this afternoon.
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Open Yer Damn Mike

I took the kids to see The Amazing Spider-Man last night.  It was great, and we all loved it.  Sometimes, reboots work. Surely you know the deal by now.  Write about anything you want, and if you have a question, I'll drop by throughout the day to answer you.
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The Openest Mike Yet

I'm planning to start a podcast.  30 minutes a week or so... using the Humble and Fred studio in beautiful downtown Etobicoke.  This is a great place to tell me what you think of the idea, if you'd listen, or warn me to walk away and never look back. And
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Canada Day Long Weekend Open Mike

I love a long weekend, especially the Canada Day long weekend. Nothing says Canada Day like uncensored on-line communication.  I stand by my record: 41316 comments and only two deletions. You know the drill, discuss anything you want in this space.  And if you have a question, I'll drop by
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Heat Wave Open Mike

Would it bother you if I told you this heat wave didn't really bother me? It seems a number of you hate it, but I haven't really noticed anything different except that I sweat more when I bike / walk / play ball.  I just drink more water to make sure I
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Father's Day Open Mike

Sunday is Father's Day.  I can't wait to see what crap the kids made me this year! You know the drill, discuss anything you want in this space.  And if you have a question, I'll drop by throughout the day to answer you. And Bob Loblaw... be nice!
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Plastic Bag Open Mike

Sports fans will be happy with this weekend.  Here's hoping the Celtics beat the Heat and Ireland wins Euro 2012. Feel free to discuss the Euro, NBA, NHL or skip right over to the Toronto council's decision to ban plastic bags from stores in 2013.  I happen to like the
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Hot May Open Mike

We're hitting 30° today, people.  30°... and that's Celsius, my American friends. But if I hear one of you complain about the heat I'm gonna lose it on you in the comments.  Consider yourselves warned. You know the drill, discuss anything you want in this space.  And if you have
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May 2-4 Long Weekend Open Mike

Are we still calling Monday Victoria Day?  Can we please rename it Terry Fox Day? By any name, a long weekend full of 20-something highs sure smells sweet.  Bring it on. You know the drill, discuss anything you want in this space.  And if you have a question, I'll drop
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