STAR TREK: Am I becoming a Trekkie?
Star Wars or Star Trek? When I was young (and by young, I’m talking well into my twenties), I would choose, without hesitation, Star Wars… Continue reading STAR TREK: Am I becoming a Trekkie?
Category: Society & Culture
Athletics and academics – interview with Glen Grunwald
Near the end of last month I had the opportunity to interview Glen Grunwald, current Director of Athletics and Recreation at McMaster University, and former… Continue reading Athletics and academics – interview with Glen Grunwald
To the mighty Ursula K. Le Guin
Ursula K. Le Guin seemed immortal to me. And of course, she is, as long as her work persists, as long as her work continues… Continue reading To the mighty Ursula K. Le Guin
Ben Simmons: education vs college
Or, against ‘One and Done’ Ever since I posted about Malcolm Brogdon, and maybe even before, I’ve been thinking that my next NBA post should… Continue reading Ben Simmons: education vs college
Who says no to Harvard and the NBA?
The answer to that question is Malcolm Brogdon. Though in the case of the NBA, his answer was more like “not yet” and, eventually, “yes.”… Continue reading Who says no to Harvard and the NBA?
(Re-)discovering the heroes of Canadian history
One of my first posts on this young blog ended with a positive challenge to myself and others: to learn more about Canada’s lesser known… Continue reading (Re-)discovering the heroes of Canadian history
SCREAM FOR ME SARAJEVO: music and film in Hamilton
Steeltown (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) has way more cultural events going on than I could ever possibly take advantage of. That abundance includes music and film. As… Continue reading SCREAM FOR ME SARAJEVO: music and film in Hamilton
Lunch with a polar bear
A year ago I was getting ready to leave for Churchill, Manitoba – because it was polar bear season and I wanted to see polar… Continue reading Lunch with a polar bear
Instead of Sir John A. Macdonald…
If, like me, you’re an Ontario-based Canadian and you pay any attention to provincial news, you likely noticed late-summer discussions about removing the name of… Continue reading Instead of Sir John A. Macdonald…