In 1980, The Canadian Caper rescued six US diplomats from Tehran; The Winter Olympics were held in Lake Placid; Pierre Trudeau returned to power in Canada; Terry Fox began his Marathon of Hope run across Canada; Iron Maiden and the Dead Kennedys debuted; Mount St. Helen’s erupted; Pac-Man was released in Japan; CNN premiered; Ronald… Continue reading “Luke, I am your father”: A look back at 1980
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The year the towers fell: A look back at 2001
In 2001, American Online and Time Warner merged; Wikipedia launched; George W. Bush became the 43rd President of the United States; Hijackers crashed America Airlines flight 11 and United Airlines flight 175 into the World Trade Center; Nintendo released the Gamecube; Apple introduced the iPod; Microsoft released the Xbox; Enron declared bankruptcy; Mister Roger’s Neighborhood aired… Continue reading The year the towers fell: A look back at 2001
Once upon a time, I wrestled while you slept
The Wrestler (2008) For those of us who remember wrestling in the Hulk Hogan heyday, this is a powerful counterpoint, highlighting the physical and emotional toll of being a wrestling performer. Constant touring, being away from your family, broken bones, and concussions are only a few of the features of the profession. And most… Continue reading Once upon a time, I wrestled while you slept