August 28, 2024

    My real job as a teen was a summer gig selling food in the stands at what then was the home of the Montreal Expos (now the Washington Nationals). I did have loftier ambitions and these were seriously 5 jobs/professions that I considered as the ultimate jobs at one point during my youth….

January 10, 2024

  My three sons recently introduced me to a cool feature on Spotify: Spotify Unwrapped This feature gives you insight into the music you listened to in the past year. Now, I’ve had a love-hate relationship with Spotify, including its shabby royalty schemes. I’ve given Spotify DJ many chances to redeem himself and he perpetually lets me down. …

December 25, 2023

With over 50 years of Christmas experience, I’ve come to develop a few habits which always get me in the Christmas spirit. Here are some of the things that are staples for me, coupled with some observations on the season. I still cry every time Frosty the Snowman melts in the rail car. Oh, sorry, I should…

August 9, 2021

  I was a little late to the Stranger Things party. Sorry about that. Years ago, I saw the premier episode and loved it. However, life and being an author can get in the way. I am now up to speed. A bit of background. I am a self-confessed pop culture historian and watched more TV back…

August 9, 2017

  Anyone who has ever read any of my novels knows the profound influence of music on my works.  Here are five bands from Canada that are far too underrated. (And yes, the Irish Rovers were considered but did not make the cut). The Tragically Hip You know you have met a Canadian when they talk…

Some of My Favorite Quotes

To have great poets, there must be great audiences.

— Walt Whitman