Author Archives: dperras56

Your Eulogy

Posted on January 15, 2015 by dperras56

“Well, I’ve never been to heaven But I’ve been to Oklahoma.” -Three Dog Night Have you ever walked out of a funeral and said to your wife, partner or whatever you have, “That was a great eulogy, but I don’t … Continue reading →

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An Incurable UnRomantic

Posted on January 7, 2015 by dperras56

No man is perfect. Just ask his wife. After 27-and-a-half years of wedded bliss my wife can roll out an extensive catalogue of my sins, transgressions, errors and bungles as well as a man of the cloth reciting the Sermon … Continue reading →

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Joy To the World

Posted on December 19, 2014 by dperras56

I saw a kid throwing a snowball the other day. Good thing the fun police weren’t in the vicinity. The only thing considered worse in the Year of Our Lord, 2014 (oops – we don’t say that now either) would … Continue reading →

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Don’t Call Me Coach

Posted on December 11, 2014 by dperras56

Coach Paul McLean of the Ottawa Senators was fired the other day. According to his boss, Bryan Murray, it’s McLean’s fault that the Senators suck so bad. As an ex-coach myself, of a list of different teams in a lot … Continue reading →

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Requiem For A Role Model

Posted on December 3, 2014 by dperras56

Jean Beliveau died yesterday; December 2, 2014. A year ago my son Adam and I were watching an NHL game together. He turned to me and asked, “Who’s your favourite player , Dad?” I didn’t hesitate. It wasn’t even close. … Continue reading →

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A Jury of His Peers

Posted on November 30, 2014 by dperras56

Neither the young father nor neither of his two children seemed to have a chance. The car swerved off of Main Street at close to ninety kilometres an hour, separating the two young children from their father’s grip but somehow … Continue reading →

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No Retreat, No Surrender

Posted on November 22, 2014 by dperras56

Picking up the white flag and placing it on the end of my weapon, I started to wave it slowly. It meant total surrender. I wasn’t a soldier on the frontlines giving in to the ignominy of defeat. I was … Continue reading →

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Hot Dogs and Hockey Rinks

Posted on November 13, 2014 by dperras56

The sign said Sugar Land Ice Arena and Sports Center and already there was a group finishing up a tailgater party as Dave G. and I circled slowly, looking for a parking space. We didn’t want to land too close … Continue reading →

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Texas Landing

Posted on October 27, 2014 by dperras56

Checking a hockey bag with the Ottawa Airport luggage guy was a conversation starter. “Marc Messier just went through,” he said, assuming that I would recognize the name of the five-time Stanley Cup winner. I looked at him doubtfully. They … Continue reading →

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Through Hell and Half of Texas

Posted on October 20, 2014 by dperras56

“If I owned both hell and Texas, I’d rent out Texas, and live in hell.” -General William Sherman, United States General during the American Civil War, during his famous March Through Texas. “Going back to Houston Houston Houston…” -Dean Martin … Continue reading →

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