humour – Gary Roberts

I get email

I sometimes get emails from people who think I’m Gary Roberts the (former) hockey player for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Today I got one from the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Bubbly Virgin

New Year’s Eve, Franco and me sitting at the Old York bar while Graham the bartender has me serving champers… Graham: “Get a good grip. That’s it.” Me: “Like this?” “Yeah. Now move it gently. Gently! That’s it. Keep going, pull it slowly.” “I hope I’m doing this right.” “Mmm, that’s nice, you got it. Yes. It’s coming.…

Mmm, gum!

I love going to the coffee shop in the mornings during the week. It’s so civilized to sit down with a mug of strong coffee and read what’s happening in the daily paper, or touch base with a good novel before starting work. What makes it especially sweet is when I grab a side table…