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Santa Claus moments

Posted on January 3, 2017 by

When I was growing up, I don’t think I ever believed in Santa Claus. This might have been because my parents were less inclined to indulge in make-believe than some, but I think it was mostly because the house that … Continue reading →

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Toronto in 1943

Posted on January 5, 2016 by

Here’s some footage of Toronto in 1943, courtesy of YouTube, Periscope Films, and the blogTO web site: Some of the landmarks are recognizable, such as the Royal York Hotel, Union Station, and Queen’s Park. That’s quite startling, given that this video … Continue reading →

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My Life As A Will Ferrell Lookalike

Posted on January 4, 2015 by

Hi, my name is Dave, and apparently I look a lot like Will Ferrell. I’m used to it by now – random strangers asking me whether I know that I look like him. I just nod and smile. Please go … Continue reading →

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