The energy, the workout, and the social nature of squash are some of the things that bring me back to the squash court. However, like anything in life, there are some aspects of squash I don’t enjoy and would like…
Ten years ago, when I sold my house and moved into a condominium, I had only positive things to say about the transition. Some of the challenges, costs, and considerations of downsizing to a condominium were not apparent to me…
I begin this article by acknowledging the traditional custodians of this land, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Who is a True Blue Aussie? Not that hard to describe. For those of you who have watched ‘Crocodile Dundee’, Paul…
The interview was scheduled for 9:00 a.m. I was excited. Potentially, it was going to be my first job in Canada. The hiring company was an International Distributor of consumer products. I located the office on a warehouse-lined street. It…
When I was younger, it was not cool to be referred to as a nerd or a geek. The ones who balanced academics with sports and other extra-curricular activities were more popular and sought after than the studious types. They had…
The growth and adoption of social networks and smart devices have created many a grey area with respect to social norms and etiquette. Here is a brief look at a few such situations that we encounter in our everyday lives.…
Earlier this year, I wrote a piece titled “Overheard at Club Meadowvale,” which captured the essence of some passionate discussions among members regarding the superiority of squash vs tennis. As a follow-up, I have added a few more one-liners to…
My mobile phone buzzes, cajoling me to pick it up. I look up at the clock on the cable set-top box, the time is 11:32 PM. I ignore the phone and go back to the TV. It’s Friday night, I…
When I hit the perfect-length rail shot to his backhand, I thought that I had Gregory Gaultier scrambling. In real-time, I analyzed his options. He could hit a straight drive or go for a cross-court flick. Either way, I assumed…