Christmas In July: 1985

Just after I turned 19, I lost the job I had at a restaurant in the city.  I was still living with my parents in Ardrossan, 30 minutes out of town and having little money for gas meant that it wasn’t the easiest thing to drive into town to look for a job.  As it … Continue reading →

Heroes Are People, Too

I have been lucky enough to meet a great many of the heroes I had growing up.  And with few exceptions, none of them have disappointed.  As a matter of fact, most of them have impressed me, actually.  A great many of these guys are, in wrestling circles, very well known public figures.  Whenever they’re … Continue reading →

The Mouse, The Scream, and The Jaws of Death

My wife, Tracy and I have three cats.  Pippin (age 8), Merry (age 6), and Strider (age 2).  I grew up with dogs and didn’t like cats even into adulthood.  They always seemed aloof and uninteresting to me.  Well, I have learned the error of my ways now and can honestly say that nothing could … Continue reading →

One Of The Top Ten Moments of My Life

In North America, a big deal is made out of high school graduation.  Even more so now than when I graduated high school.  Sometimes limos and tuxedos are even rented.  The pomp and circumstance has reached incredible proportions.  And I get that.  Always important to celebrate a milestone in someone’s life. Having sat through the … Continue reading →

Punting The Brontosaurus

When I was in Grade 2, back in prehistoric times, I must’ve really been into football.  I say “must’ve” because I honestly don’t remember.  I am, after all, old — or so my kids tell me.  To tell the truth, I only remember bits and pieces on either end of the incident I’m about to … Continue reading →