The devastating truth behind CLN3 Batten Disease Part V — Things have been difficult lately, I’ll admit. Working 3 jobs in order to even attempt to give my nephew the life he deserves while trying to build an even better future for him and for ourselves, is not easy. This is stressful. This is hard. This is more than I…

A poem — I sit and often wonder If this life was meant for me Like stepping in someone else’s shoes A discomfort on my feet It just doesn’t seem to fit With the things I planned to do I’m moving in an unknown direction A trajectory out of view I can’t see my own reflection I dont know who stands…

The devastating truth behind CLN3 Batten Disease Part I — I was in my early teens when I first witnessed a seizure. My younger brother and I were playing croquet in the backyard. One of the balls went off of the grass and rolled across the driveway. I ran over to retrieve it and upon returning, I noticed my brother…

The Logical Leafs Fan — … … … I don’t… … hmmmphf… … … This is just…. … … … AAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! This is pain. This is devastation. This is heartache. This is not the outcome I was hoping for. …

How am I doing so far? Let’s find out! — In January, I wrote an article called 5 Mantras, Not Resolutions… For 2022. 5 Mantras, Not Resolutions… For 2022 How I’m tackling my New Years Resolutions this yearmedium.com I talked about how resolutions are often aimed at symptoms of lifestyle choices and habits, associated with short-term fixes, accompanied by disappointment, rather than targeting the root cause of what it is we wish to fix.

The Logical Leafs Fan — Is it time to panic? Is it time to freak out? The Leafs are one game away from elimination! Let me ask you this… Did you expect the two-time reigning Stanley Cup champions to make it easy for us? The Tampa Bay Lightning are a tough and talented team. One…

The oxymoron of an entire fan base — It’s no secret that the Toronto Maple Leafs are the most loved team in the NHL. Surprise, surprise, it’s also the most hated team in all of hockey. But which is hated more, the Toronto Maples Leafs or its fan base. It’s funny how fans ignore actual facts in order…

Never let negativity destroy your dreams! — Am I invisible? Do I exist? No matter what I share, comment or hashtag… nothing. I’m a ghost. “107 people have seen your post’. No likes, no shares, no comments. Skip, skip, skip. I don’t know how to Twitter! How do you Twitter? Instagram and LinkedIn aren’t much different. The…

A letter to my niece about my favourite sport — Hi Aurora, I miss you so much! It’s tough living so far away and not being able to hold you in my arms as much as I’d like to. I know your dad would love for me to be around more if only for the peace and quiet it brings…