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Branding corruption

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Ian

I opened the Globe early this morning to the story on Oprah’s interview with Lance Armstrong and there it was.  The ‘brand’ word. Brand.  As in “Lance Armstrong’s interview with Oprah is likely to be the first in the long … Continue reading →

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Bucket list

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Ian

Bucket list.  It’s a term I hear a lot these days, as I am attuned to it through circumstance.  There’s even a bucket list festival put on by the Cancer Clinic where I hang out more than I like. I’m … Continue reading →

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The cancer and the treadmill

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Ian

Late last Thursday afternoon you could find me in my usual place, running on the treadmill at the downtown Y. Running and crying. Not weeping but more than a little bit teary eyed. I blame my son.  Earlier in the … Continue reading →

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Adjust, dammit

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Ian

The other day I was running on the treadmill at the gym and listening to a podcast of a recent episode of This American Life.  This is not an easy thing for me as I have to hold onto the … Continue reading →

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The Bucket List Festival

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Ian

The Bucket List Festival.  Somehow those two things – bucket list and festival – don’t seem to fit in the same sentence.  But they do and I’m the proof of that. The Bucket List Festival is in its second year.  … Continue reading →

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The new me

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Ian

That’s the new me.   Stuck in a Toronto Hospital, full of rods and bolts, a successful – almost – Frankenstein with two long scars and a tough blood infection that’s taking it’s time going away. The surgery went brilliantly.  My … Continue reading →

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Roadtrip…

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Ian

I apologize in advance for the long post… Here’s how it came about.  I went on a short roadtrip yesterday, which had me thinking about long roadtrips and that had me searching for notes I made when I spent a … Continue reading →

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Sleepless Nights

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Ian

I flew back from Las Vegas last night. Here’s the story.  Paul got me a great cheap flight back home for today’s chemo, but it was from Vegas and our place is in Palm Springs.  That means a road trip … Continue reading →

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On comments

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Ian

I was told when I started this that comment management can be a pain in the ass.  And it is.  I really don’t know the protocol so I figure it out myself.  I try and ensure all opinions are represented.  … Continue reading →

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If I had known I would be out of the internet zone

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Ian

I would have let you know.  Sorry about that.

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