Author Archives: dperras56

Upon Retirement

Posted on June 22, 2017 by dperras56

When I first met her I thought that she must be one of those mysterious Eastern European women we always used to see in those Cold War spy movies. She had these high cheekbones and maybe, just maybe, she was … Continue reading →

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Beginning Jobs and Bad behaviour

Posted on May 29, 2017 by dperras56

“I really want to be a hockey referee,” one of my sons said to me awhile back. “No… you don’t,” I answered. Like most of my advice, I have no delusions that this unsolicited counsel will be heeded. Nor should … Continue reading →

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Vimy

Posted on April 9, 2017 by dperras56

I do not love war, but I love the courage with which the average man faces up to war. -James Michener Those that know me might accuse me of not getting my facts straight too often… and they might have … Continue reading →

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Turkish Delight

Posted on March 6, 2017 by dperras56

“Look,” I said to my wife Brenda. “I’ll tell the story about almost losing you in the middle of Turkey. Except I won’t blame you. I’ll use a self-deprecating sense of humour.” “What ??” was her retort. “There’s nothing self-deprecating … Continue reading →

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The New Puritans

Posted on March 1, 2017 by dperras56

“Do not drink water”, the sign said. This announcement was over the sink in the restroom of an Ontario provincial park. I always have my trusty pen handy and I couldn’t resist. “Only alcohol”, I penned in underneath it. As … Continue reading →

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Generation Gap

Posted on February 14, 2017 by dperras56

I’ve walked into the same gym every day for four years. The same guy is behind the desk. He gives me the same blank look every day. But by now I know the drill. “May I have a towel, please?” … Continue reading →

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Jerks Anonymous

Posted on January 27, 2017 by dperras56

The four-wheeled drive was parked and also covered with bumper stickers.When I’m sitting at a red light I don’t text. I read bumper stickers. This one said: JESUS LOVES YOU. Everyone else thinks you’re an asshole. Which reminds me of … Continue reading →

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Smiles ‘n Chuckles and Grumpy Old Men

Posted on January 9, 2017 by dperras56

I just glanced at the old fellow as I carried my hockey equipment into Ottawa’s R.A. Arena. At first there was no indication as to how much of an s.o.b. he was. He looked much older than I do. We … Continue reading →

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USA Today

Posted on November 7, 2016 by dperras56

The bumper sticker on the Subaru with the New Hampshire license plates read : Save democracy. Jail Hillary. Oh my. Once again a hockey tournament had beckoned me and I was playing for a team from Massachusetts who were making … Continue reading →

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Like Father, UnLike Son

Posted on October 31, 2016 by dperras56

“My father spent most of his life in jail,” Darrell confided to me over a club sandwich at the Quality Suites Inn Restaurant in Etobicoke, Ontario. Only it didn’t seem so confidential in the matter-of-fact way Darrell said it. He … Continue reading →

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