Have you ever….?
It was early September, 2011. I was 38, single and unemployed, yet again. What few things I did have were in storage, as I had moved back home for a brief period of time. But I had a big decision to make that had nothing to do with job hunting or finding a place to live. A few years prior I was into the political...
Read MoreI’ve Got The Life Coach In Me
A few times when I did open mics the other comics made reference to my set. Not necessarily because it was awesomely funny and not necessarily because it sucked either. No, they made reference to me for a couple of things. the energy of my set my clothes My coach made mention once that the performer should always...
Read MoreSurprise, Surprise!
I was talking with a friend last night about my stand-up career. This person asked some very good questions, wanting an understanding of what it’s like to do comedy. One of the questions they asked was if my comedy career up til this point has been fun. Fun? I had to pause before I answered the question. I...
Read MoreMustang Memories
In a little over a month from now the graduating class of 1991 from Mount Royal Collegiate will be celebrating the 25th anniversary with a reunion. The Saturday afternoon will feature a tour of the high school, because it’s apparently changed from what we remembered as kids. The evening will see everyone head...
Read MoreNo Chance?
I’m adopted. Most of you knew that. On days like today it carries a bit of an extra meaning in celebrating our country’s birthday. Our FREE country’s birthday. I could have been picked by any set of parents, and maybe taken to another city, or another province even. Maybe even another country...
Read MoreFaith Or A Trumped Up Chump?
I have started to plan already. I’ve been doing it every day now for the past week, looking at the different hotels, types of rental cars available, amusement parks to visit, baseball games to see, shopping malls, restaurants too. It’s a year away at the very least, due to certain circumstances beyond my...
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