You know what's fun? Racing in Mario Kart when everybody in the room is the same character using the same vehicle. The kids and I are all racing as Diddy Kong in his Mach Bike. Impossible, you say? Thanks to a Wii glitch, it's easy. My kids were certain Diddy
Flyers scout Patrick Burke, who happens to be Brian Burke's son, did a Reddit AMA today. AMA stands for "ask me anything" and when they're done right, they can be pretty awesome. Patrick is promoting the You Can Play Project, founded in honour of his brother Brendan to make locker
During the Leafs game last night, Joe Bowen mentioned that there were only six active NHLers who had ever played for the Leafs in a playoff game. That's amazing, but what's more amazing is the fact that there are only four players still playing who can say they played for
How many of you Googled the name Joseph Kony this morning? An awareness campaign by Invisible Children Inc likely has someone you know and love learning all about Kony's Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) and the bad shit he's been causing in Uganda in the name of Christianity. Here's the video
I'm ploughing my way through The Wire a second time. I should wrap up season four this weekend. Dare I say The Greatest Show On Television, Ever™ is even better the second time? The first time around, I listed my ten favourite characters on The Wire, but that list will
Robert B. Sherman died today at the nice old age of 86. You probably don't know the name Robert B. Sherman, but you know these five tunes, all penned by Sherman. SupercalifragilisticexpialidociousChim Chim Cher-eeChitty Chitty Bang BangIt's a Small World (After All)Spoonful of Sugar
Astrophysicist Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson was asked by a reader of TIME magazine, "What is the most astounding fact you can share with us about the Universe?" This is his answer. Here's the direct quote from the video: The most astounding fact…the most astounding fact is the knowledge that
I'm 37-years old and my son is ten. I like to think I'm a pretty savvy dad, with an advanced knowledge of video games and new technologies, and my ear to the ground with regards to today's pop music and pop culture. When my son's interests diverge from mine, I
The Guardian is a British national daily newspaper, founded in 1921. Their latest ad is a modern update on The Three Little Pigs fairytale and I quite like it. Great ad, isn't it?
Did March come in like a lion? I honestly couldn't tell. This feels like March because the Leafs are preparing for the golf course and yesterday I thought about whether I need new baseball cleats. What's on your mind?
I love me some grunge, so I thoroughly enjoyed this find. It's Kurt Cobain's vocal track for Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit and it's pretty awesome. Not to be outdone, here's another grunge god who died far too early. This is Layne Staley's vocal tracks for Alice in Chains' Man
I first watched Field of Dreams in 1989, and the "catch with dad" scene made me cry back then. It still makes me cry. Every. Damn. Time. This scene is viciously unfair in its perfect and painful portrayal of... awww, forget it. I can't do this now.
My slo-pitch team has been playing in the RSPA for several years now, but we're looking for a change. The RSPA doesn't have a set schedule, and often it will be Friday before you know what time and night you're playing the following week. It's tough to plan a summer
Well Toronto. The last 9 attempts at victory have been pretty much futile. It’s been a miserable run, and I am beginning to get very very concerned. Each time I’ve held my breath, hoping for success, only to be disappointed yet again. How long can this go on?
Davy Jones was 66. He was the singer-songwriter and actor best known as a member of the Monkees. Along with Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork they churned out a bunch of hits including, "Daydream Believer," "Last Train to Clarksville" and "I'm a Believer." He's also the reason young
Thain Wendell MacDowell was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross for his efforts in the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Thain Wendell MacDowell was only 26 years old and a captain in the 38th (Ottawa) Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War when he was awarded the Victoria
My son plays hockey at George Bell Arena, but his practices take place outdoors at High Park Rink. There are weekly practices scheduled through March. Yesterday, I received an email from my son's coach letting me know the outdoor practices are cancelled for the rest of the season because the
This isn't a political blog. If it was, I'd have been writing all about the firing of Gary Webster and the new Rob and Doug Ford radio show, but there's more to life than Rob Ford. But I would like to bring attention to an article former Toronto Mayor Art
If you like Futurama, you probably like Futurama's opening theme song. Here it is if you're not a fan and don't have it tattooed in your cranium. I just read on Reddit that the Futurama theme song was inspired by a 1967 Pierre Henry composition entitled "Psyché Rock". Here's that
I worked with Uwe for years. Uwe's a great guy, one of those guys you can rely on if you need help building something or want to hear a great story. Actually, he'd be great if you need help building something and want to hear a great story. Uwe's son,
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded defenceman Keith Aulie to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for Carter Ashton, a young right wing prospect. From Hockey's Future: Ashton has developed into a consistent two-way performer and has quietly impressed scouts. Ashton possesses pro size and has demonstrated that he understands
Jan Berenstain was 88. She co-created the beloved Berenstain Bears book series with her husband Stan Berenstain. Stan passed away in 2005. When my son was two, we spent many an evening watching The Berenstain Bears. James loved bears.
During the summer of 2008, we all knew Brian Burke was on his way. Sure, he was still GM of the Ducks at the time, but by November it was official. Brian Burke had a 5-year deal to be the new President and GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs. We
Below are my Oscar predictions for 2012. Tomorrow, I'll post how I did in the comments. Of the movies nominated for best picture, I've actually only seen The Descendants, Midnight in Paris and Moneyball. Hugo, however, is on my hit list. Best Picture: The Artist Best Director: Michel Hazanavicius for
