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I am a 46 year old, married father of 3 adult age "children".

I have contributed music and concert reviews, as well as opinion pieces to a Vancouver Ezine in the past, and I also write short stories.

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Entertainment > Concert Reviews Concert reviews: Tragically Hip, at Memorial Auditorium, Burlington, Vermont: 1 of 1
As someone who has been a serious music fan for 35 years, the number of concerts I've attended is surprisingly small, numbering about 30 or so. There are many reasons for this, but primarily it's because I don't enjoy large arena shows where for the most part you're watching the concert on the jumbo screen and listening to ba... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hockey What are the most exciting NHL playoff matchups in history?: 1 of 1
The most exciting NHL playoff matchups are always those that involve historical rivalries between teams that have faced each other a number of times. This gives the fans and players the opportunity to get emotionally involved in the series as they grow to hate certain opposing players and get much more animated because of thi... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hockey What are the top 2008 NHL player salaries and are players worth them?: 1 of 1
When looking at the money that professional athletes get paid, it's easy for the average wage earner to get either annoyed or green with envy. Because many times, these stars are pulling in more money in one or two years playing a game than most people will make in a lifetime doing a job that wouldn't be classified as fun or ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Documentary review: War Dance: 1 of 1
War/Dance: The Story of Ugandan IdolThis world is filled with remarkable people and inspiring tales that you can find all around you, if you look hard enough. Sure, there's a lot of negativity and depressing stuff in the news most of the time, but today I got lucky when I came across an article that is truly one of a kind.I'm... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hockey What are the most important moments in NHL playoff history?: 1 of 1
Long time fans of NHL hockey have their own personal favourite moments which are usually dependent upon their team allegiance, but all fans can agree that there have been some instances that will go down in history as being immortally defining.And no hockey related image burns hotter than that of one of the greatest players o... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hockey Who are the top 2009 NHL unrestricted free agents?: 1 of 1
There will be a number of unrestricted free agents at the conclusion of the 2007-2008 season, when the eventual Stanley Cup winner has been decided through a month of playoff action. And the effects could be very far reaching for a lot of teams if they can no longer hold on to franchise players that have been around for years... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hockey Who will be the top picks in the 2008 NHL entry draft?: 1 of 1
The 2008 NHL entry draft takes place on June 20-21 at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, and the big name in this year's draft is Toronto native Steven Stamkos, who will be the first overall selection. Stamkos is an 18 year-old centre who plays for the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey League, and he was also the first overall pick... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Players The all time best players on the Boston Red Sox: 4 of 7
The Boston Red Sox have a rich and storied history as one of the original charter teams in Major League Baseball, which includes being the first team to win a World Series, and also a team that had one of the longest championship droughts due to a legendary curse.Babe Ruth is thought of as one of the greatest players of all t... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Exercise for the older person: 12 of 19
At the gym I frequent on a regular basis, there is a seventy something gentleman that amazes onlookers by performing regular sets of 15 chin-ups. I am a big and muscular guy in my mid-forties that has worked out for years, and I struggle to do such a demanding exercise, so I (along with everyone else) am left shaking my head ... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Alternative music of the 90s: An overview: 10 of 15
Although it could be argued that alternative music started in the late Eighties, there is no doubt that the Nineties would be defined by the music and the bands that were part of this genre. In fact, the list of alternative bands from that decade now looks like a who's who of rock royalty, as many of these acts made a name fo... More..