So somehow I've gotten roped into playing on the intramural basketball team for my department here at work ( Read more... )

Ok, no one really asked, but whatever, I'm excited because ( Read more... )

Well, here we are, day 4 of the Olympics, and my country has yet to get a single medal. Not terribly surprised (unfortunately), but still, c'mon! It's enough to almost make me wish I had some other cultural background to cheer for as a back-up country. But I don't. I am Canadian. Well, at least the rowing and kyaking and canoeing finals have yet to ( Read more... )

That's right, the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing officially kick off today with coverage of the opening ceremonies beginning at 8pm ( Read more... )

Yesterday's men's final at Wimbeldon reminded of why I'm a fan of tennis. Actually, it reminded me why I'm a fan of sports (ok, not all sports, but some sports). Roger Federer and Raphael Nadal's epic match was truly something spectacular to behold. The best two players in tennis right now (and a case for Roger being one of the Greatest Of All Time ( Read more... )

This was in the Toronto Star today as a suggested cultural event the CFL could have at a future Grey Cup*...

Shatner sings Stompin' Tom: A rare live musical performance at Roy Thomson Hall by William Shatner, interpreting the music of Canadian country icon Stompin' Tom Connors and accompanying himself on stompin' board. You haven't truly heard " ( Read more... )

Went to the Jays game last night, and yup, watching baseball is still pretty darn boring. They were playing the Oakland A's, but from the 500 level at the Dome, its really only a bunch of tiny guys wearing white playing against a bunch of tiny guys wearing grey ( Read more... )

Stupid Canadian men's Olympic hockey team.

The Olympics are on ( Read more... )

Found one of my very favourite movies last night at Walmart for a whopping eight bucks. (Yes, I know, Walmart, evil, evil, but... when Jet needs new shoes, I have to take advantage of their dubious labour practices. I do feel guilty for days afterwards though ( Read more... )