And another Halloween passes
Last year, on October 1, 2017, you would have been able to find me in my front yard, setting up for a full month of… Continue reading And another Halloween passes
Still kicking: October falls (no, not the band)
My poor neglected blog… I’m back teaching this fall – and enjoying it immensely! – but it hasn’t left me with much time or mental… Continue reading Still kicking: October falls (no, not the band)
I hope you’re watching the WNBA playoffs
I think (I hope!) I’ve mentioned that I invested in the WNBA League Pass this year. I’ve been taking advantage of it – to follow… Continue reading I hope you’re watching the WNBA playoffs
Sports all year round
I can’t deny that I’m suffering a little NBA withdrawal these summer months, but there’s been lots to keep me occupied in the off-season. It’s… Continue reading Sports all year round
Gardening in the city (2018)
I haven’t spent a lot of time sitting at my computer lately. One of the reasons is my small urban garden. It’s very much a… Continue reading Gardening in the city (2018)
The ongoing evolution of NBA uniforms: the short shorts club
Feature photo credit: Winslow Townson/AP, www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/durant-says-raptors-og-anunoby-among-favourite-nba-rookies It’s more than a week since the Toronto Raptors were swept out of the 2018 NBA playoffs, but things are… Continue reading The ongoing evolution of NBA uniforms: the short shorts club
Poetry to fall asleep by
Like many of you, sometimes (often) I like to ease myself to sleep with a good podcast. Not so good that it defeats the purpose,… Continue reading Poetry to fall asleep by
Interview: Student-Athlete Mental Health Initiative (SAMHI)
Thanks mostly to DeMar DeRozan (Toronto Raptors) and Kevin Love (Cleveland Cavaliers), I’ve been thinking a lot about athletes’ mental health. I want to say… Continue reading Interview: Student-Athlete Mental Health Initiative (SAMHI)
Recommended listening – podcasts (winter 2018)
I listen to a lot of podcasts. At this particular stage in my life, I think I listen to more podcasts than anyone else I… Continue reading Recommended listening – podcasts (winter 2018)
Interview with Taylor Sharp, Producer/Co-Director of HOOPS AFRICA: UBUNTU MATTERS
When I was still teaching, and just starting to get interested in the NBA, I became particularly intrigued by Basketball Without Borders. Forms of globalization, imperialism,… Continue reading Interview with Taylor Sharp, Producer/Co-Director of HOOPS AFRICA: UBUNTU MATTERS