Monthly Archives: December 2011

There by the grace of Gord

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

There’s a parallel universe very close to ours, possibly the next one along, where life worked out very differently for one particular young man. That universe’s tale was identical to our own until six years ago this week. There Gordon … Continue reading →

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The right to choose

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

Hogmanay is a time folk like to get excited about. How enthused I get about a New Year depends purely on which New Year it is. I have a system; years with an even number good, years with an uneven … Continue reading →

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One rule for the rich

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

American Chris Rock is responsible for some of the funniest bits of modern comedy. Though his output has been prolific and consistently amusing, few of his jokes have reached the bar he set for himself during his 1996 show Bring … Continue reading →

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Tony, you’re quite good: The autobiography of an amateur footballer

Posted on December 2, 2011 by

10 An American Tale It seems weird looking back, but between 2001 and 2004 I spent close to eight months of my life in the United States of America. It feels like yesterday. For most of my time there I … Continue reading →

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