Jake & I

I have loved the Toronto Maple Leafs for about a quarter century. When I was studying journalism at Ryerson University, our student hangout slowly transformed into a shrine to the…

The Room & I

I may be a bit of a snob. Many of my friends have the ability to fall in love with songs, TV shows or movies because they’re kitschy. To me,…

Improv & I

For at least a decade I was ever-present in Toronto’s improv scene. I was not a star, or even that notable, but I was present. And then I wasn’t. I…

Happy Settlers’ Day

I am very proud to be Canadian. I love our land and water. I love our music, literature and sports. I love our many cultures and how we’re able to…

I Dream of Newhart

My dreams tend to be weird but impossible for me to remember. Last night’s demanded that I scribble down some notes. Before I tell you about it, let me lay…

Star Wars & I

There doesn’t seem to be anything more profitable than a good film franchise these days. There have been a lot in my lifetime. James Bond was raking in the dough…