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About Gabriel

I’ve lived in more than fifty places. I've been paid to pick stones out of fields, take backstage photos of Britney Spears, and report on Internet privacy issues. My photos have been published in several newspapers, and a couple of magazines.

Short Cuts: The NHL’s No Buzkashi League OR So What If Nobody Ordered The Duck

22,000 Edmonton Oiler Fans: Canadian “Star Spangled Banner & O’Canada”; Game Four, Western Conference Finals (2006) . Ten Minutes After The Ducks Fried The Wings… last night, questions were being raised aboot who, in their right mind, would ever want to … Continue reading

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Ottawa Senators: Tearing My Family Apart OR Does Anyone Have A Recipe For Roast Duck?

Lyndon Slewidge: Canadian “O’Canada”; ‘First Round, Game Five’ (2007) . Eastern Conference Finals Best of Seven: Ottawa Senators 4, Buffalo Sabres 1 . Oh Baby, We’re In Uncharted Territory Now. . When I was a kid my grandfather had season … Continue reading

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CSN:AFU Week 15 In Review

The Spoons: Canadian “Romantic Traffic”; ‘Tell No Lies’ EP (1984) Sandy Horne is the hottest bass player ever… . CSN:AFU Week Fifteen . This Weeks New Posts: Greatest Hits: Essential Canadian Writers — ‘George Bowering’ Everybody should have a favourite … Continue reading

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Essential Canadian Writers — George Bowering

Anik Jean: Canadian “Tendre Sorciere“; ‘Le Trashy Saloon’ (2005) Essential Canadian Writers: George Bowering . Everybody should have a favourite poet, I have four* and George Bowering is at the top of my list. George, who spent two years as Canada’s … Continue reading

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Short Cuts: A Handy And Timely Guide To Four Of Buffalo’s Golfing Destinations

The Big Dirty Band*: Canadian “I Fought The Law”; ‘Trailer Park Boys Movie Soundtrack‘ (2006) *TBDB Are: Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee (Rush), Ian Thornley (Big Wreck), Adam Gontier (Three Days Grace), Jeff Burrows (The Tea Party) and Care Failure (Die … Continue reading

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CSN:AFU Week 14 In Review

The Golden Dogs: Canadian “Never Meant Any Harm“; ‘Big Eye Little Eye’ (2006) . CSN:AFU Week Fourteen . New Page: Photo Evidence Photos of “Friends, Family And Me…” it’s still a rough Beta Version, but I’ve decided I like the … Continue reading

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