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Don’t Flaunt It
I found this image on the ever captivating Tumblfrog site and haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. It really says a lot about how we perceive romance and love. Most people don’t even notice the small signs of affection that many men and women share with each other while out in public. I know…
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Wicked Skatepark – Wicked Wipeout!
It’s a good thing it’s summer holidays and I don’t have to go into a classroom tomorrow morning. If it were a school day, I would have wobbled in awkwardly. The students would have all asked, “What happened?” and I’d end up sharing another skateboard injury story. But I thought I’d share the story with…
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Happy Canada Day
Happy Canada Day Everyone! We’ve been celebrating Canada here all week with the coverage of our Olympic and Paralympic Athletes. I hope you’ve had the chance to read the articles and listen to the interviews. I celebrate Canada whenever I can. I have interviewed some of the best Canadian musicians and rappers. You can look…
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Arghh! What now?
This is my workstation. A laptop computer, stereo speakers, and a USB microphone. It’s how I’ve recorded all the on-location interviews I have done since signing on with CFMU. I use a free recording program called Audacity. I really like how easy this program is to use. You can layer multiple tracks and you can…
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The World Cup in Your Classroom
The World Cup is the biggest sporting event in the world. However it doesn’t seem to get as much coverage or attention in Canada as it should. We seem to focus on hockey, football, baseball, and the Olympics with much more attention than we ever give to the sport of soccer. I love soccer. I…
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The Illusion of Permanence Online
MarkersOriginally uploaded by blip . The Internet is always there for us. It is like a window into amazing resources that we can tap into forever. Right? Wrong? I spent over two hours looking for a teaching resource that I have used time and time again. I had the direct link to the lesson but…
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3 Reasons To Always Back In
3 – TaillightOriginally uploaded by juancnuno Here’s a safety tip – Never pull into a parking space that you can’t get out of by simply driving forward. I know that it might seem like a hassle to back into parking spaces all the time but it really is the safest thing that you can do.…
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Unveiling my Script Frenzy Project
Prior to this year, I had never heard of Script Frenzy. I found out about it on Twitter and was immediately intrigued. I came up with a story idea almost immediately and signed up for the challenge of writing a 100-page screenplay in 30 Days. I had a busy month but I still managed to…
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Skateboarding to Garage Sales
First thing Saturday morning, I grabbed my skateboard and rushed out the door. I was going out a bit late. It was 8:30 a.m. but I knew it would still be early enough to find some deals. It was the annual community-wide garage sale event. It’s always a great day because there are quite a…
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Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mother’s out there. You have such an important duty and role I respect your time, sacrifice, and the love that you show your children. I wish you and your family all the best this weekend. It’s a well-deserved day and I hope it is a great one for…