Here come the benefits

Well, it’s hard to believe, but I have finally reached that age of entitlement. Yes, 65 years of age and the government wants to send me money, every month! Can it be true? In my 30’s I was told that the Canadian government would run out of money before I go to 65… I guess…

Noah makes it to CBC

Noah recently wrote to say he had an interview for a job at CBC…did I have any pointers for his interview? Yes, I did and gave him my talk about how you show up… very important… don’t be a slob…and even included instruction on making sure his shoes were clean, polished! Oh, yeah, it’s a…

To the big smoke

Ever wonder why Toronto is called the big smoke? Here’s what I found: “The Big Smoke was first used by Australian writer Alan Rayburn and popularized by Canadian journalist Alan Fotheringham. Fotheringham used the nickname to depict Toronto as a city with a giant reputation and nothing to show for it. “ Okay – well that’s one…