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I Love You In The Whole Universe

April 17, 2013/2 Comments/in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files/by Chris Read

“I Love You In The Whole Universe, Daddy” I don’t even really know where she got it from, but my little princess repeats it to me every night before bed. I have to admit that the fact that it is grammatically incorrect actually makes it more endearing to me. She is excellent at making me […]

My Interview on Family Matters With CJAD800’s Ric & Suzanne

April 12, 2013/0 Comments/in THE BLOG/by Chris Read

This is my latest appearance on “Family Matters” with CJAD800’s Ric & Suzanne. In this month’s podcast, I talk about the Canadian Soccer Association’s decision to ban scores and standings in leagues with children under the age of 12. We also discussed the Rehtaeh Parsons case and why it’s so important to talk to our […]

Getting My Old School Writing On, Thanks to Minted.

April 12, 2013/6 Comments/in Reviews, Reviews/Giveaways, THE BLOG/by Chris Read

I was recently approached by Minted to work on a sponsored campaign together. Admittedly, I was skeptical about how to fit this in with my blog and what I do. Sure, Minted had business cards, which every blogger knows are a necessity, but I was mostly worried that the rest of the site would be […]

Can You Really Do What Makes You Happy?

April 9, 2013/13 Comments/in Inspiration, THE BLOG/by Chris Read

I watch the video below a lot. Part of it inspires me and part of it scares me to death. Could you imagine actually chasing after your dream with no regard for whether it will actually pay your bills or not? All in the name of happiness? That’s the part that gets my knees wobbling. […]

Here’s Why You Never Insult A Member Of The Harlem Globetrotters {Video}

April 9, 2013/31 Comments/in THE BLOG/by Chris Read

I had the special opportunity to interview Harlem Globetrotter, Buckets Blakes, leading up to their big show at Scotiabank Place on April 11th at 7pm in Ottawa. He was so much fun to work with and is amazingly talented, but didn’t necessarily like my line of questioning and we ended up facing off in a […]