Or just send your kid to the local public high school cuz everyone ends up at the same 8 Ontario universities anyway. And donate the 100k you’re spending over 4 years on tuition to a local charity.
Trucker squad messaging seems to imply the rest of us love lock downs & big pharma, or the inconvenience of arranging our lives around vaccine rules. For the record, we’re all v annoyed by these things. But someone’s gotta make the rules & running a biz w 36 million ppl is hard.
Special shouts to my ma, Janet Kerman, who is retiring this week after 20 years at Central Tech High School in Toronto. She taught mostly special education & took her job very seriously every single day. At home I witnessed all lesson planning, marking, calling parents.
I did about 15 minutes of children’s songs over zoom yesterday for my nephew’s kindergarten class. It felt like 6 hours.
I have no clue how teachers are doing this, let alone parents and the kids.
Respect to you all. Wowza.
Seems the # 1 priority of any society should be caring for the sick and providing safe places for kids to learn & grow.
It’s more important than any other investment bc it’ll pay off in a million ways.
I imagine it simply starts w/ good pay & treating these pro’s w/ dignity.
Very excited about this. Coach asked, and of course I said yes.
Honoured to join Dr. J - Julius Erving - on the board of The Nick Nurse Foundation. We look forward to bringing music, sport and literacy initiatives to underserved communities across the country.
I feel personally insulted there is no children’s gift store directly on the way from my place to my sister’s, as I head to my nephew’s 4th birthday party which begins in 20 minutes.
A nice lady stopped me in the street and said “what’s your name?”
I’m thinking here we go, rolling up my sleeves, ready to kiss babies.
Me: “who do I look like?” 😎
Her: “Rodrigo”
This went way better than I ever could’ve imagined.
Always fun when I compliment “nice shirt!” at someone who’s wearing an Arkells t-shirt and then they are startled, shyly wave back and generally tend to keep it moving.
I am also wearing an Arkells tee.
Was running bits this morning with my nephews & nieces. I told the youngest that I loved him the least because I haven’t known him for as long as the others. He started to cry and threw his stocking in the fire place.
Merry Christmas!
It's Dec 21 and I haven't bought anything for anyone yet but rest assure I will live in this state until late on Dec 24 where I will begin to write cards describing "activities" I plan to offer my loved ones.
"Dear nephew, this card entitles you to Chinese food with Uncle Max"
Update. Just tried to give my Juno Awards to my parents as a gift for their house.
Mom: “Max you’re a great guy and we’re impressed with what you do but we aren’t the archivists of your stuff. Get it out of here.”
Never change, Janet 😂.
Hey everyone, I don’t ask for much but today I need your help. Somehow I’ve been nominated to be the potential name for the
@cityofhamilton
snow plow. There’s a lot of worthy names, but “Max Kermanator” simply makes the most sense.
Plz vote today:
Some advice: when you have a coffee after dinner and think "is this really necessary, you addict?", it helps to pretend you're in a cute little Italian resto and you just had a big supper and some cute waiter man asks if you want an espresso like it's nbd and you say of course!
Saw some kids wearing Harbord Collegiate Tee:
Me: I went there!
Kid: are you in Arkells?
Me: ah, yes.
Kid: you’re on our notable alumni wall. When I was really small my dad and I loved Leather Jacket.
Me: oh nice.
Kid: what year did you graduate?
Me: 2004
Kid: we’re born in 2005
Interesting thing happening in Ontario.
Despite other real past grievances, many foes are giving
@fordnation
kudos for steering the ship right now.
Political pressure is important to a functioning society, but so is giving credit. I hope we keep developing this habit, together.
Ontario Premier live now talking about Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland: "She's an absolute champion. I talk to her every single day... we're on the same team, we're on Team Canada.... this is how we're going to defeat
#COVID19
, by working together."
Truly pleased with the amount of texts I received when it was announced that Obama was also at the game.
If you’re wondering: I lingered outside The Leafs dressing room (his compound) and his security man smiled with soft eyes and said “come on brother, let’s keep it moving”.
"You’re here because you’re a part of this."
Family, friends, former coaches, and a frontman join the Leafs on the first ever Mentors Trip.
Go behind the scenes with The Leaf: Blueprint.
#LeafsForever
WATCH >>
One thing that's become clear to me lately, is when your health is possibly compromised and ability to hang out w/ pals is taken away, all the societal squabbling about little things we used to do feels very silly and frivolous. We can learn from this tho!
Update. At Starbucks in the airport.
Middle age handsome dude walks up: "Is your name Max?"
I'm thinking here we go, rolling up my sleeves, ready to kiss babies.
Me: "well, yes it is."
dude: "I think your egg bites are ready. They've been calling your name for 5 minutes"
To all the good teachers, social workers, civil servants, and everyone out there making our communities richer in spirit and care, we are in your debt.
In the modern era, one of the most impressive human feats I can think of is people just sitting there. Not reading a book or looking at a phone. It's amazing. Currently at the Moncton airport, and this woman next to me is just sitting here. Alone with her thoughts. Exceptional.
Eid Mubarak all✨
Especially to this Ikea branch in Germany.
Local Muslims asked if they can use the car park for prayers in order to maintain distancing per regulations. And Ikea said yes
This hot take headline is so great, and the whole column is a wild ride.
“It’s the duty of everyone who cares about Toronto - starting with staff and leaders in government - to stop it dead.”
The gusto from
@alexbozikovic
is always such a fun (and informative) read.
While the truckers are fighting for *freedom*, the little bar I co-own is currently experiencing a chicken wing shortage. There are no chicken wings cuz truckers are too busy fighting for the very thing we are trying to provide (chicken wings).
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Name the Plow contest. Throughout the voting period, we received a whopping 28,339 votes across all the plow names! Watch the video to see the top 3 winning names!
Peeps asking me about new Taylor.
The 1 is her best song since Delicate. You can loop that thing for days. Bingo on the short rollout and pivot to chill vibes. Suits the times. I love her BIG pop songs, but not sure she had those on Lover. This is a good restart. Happy it exists.
We're all annoyed atm, but two itty bitty thoughts:
1) *Most* govt ppl I've met are smart & caring people doing their best. Thankless job.
2) We need to *more* ambitious people working in govt to make it better.
You think govt sucks? Then go work for govt and help out.
Popped by
@hollandbloorview
to sing some songs. This kind of place is the most inspiring & innovative, not to mention life changing facility.
Staff are all superheroes. Kiddos & their families show a bravery that’s unmatched. I’m richer for having been in your company.
Morning after the raps game, it’s warm which is nice but it’s raining so it’s sad and at the coffee shop they’re playing harry styles really loud which is nice but it’s the acoustic heartbroken one so it’s sad.
The *essential* morning routine to start the day off right!
Microwave a shotglass of chocolate oatmilk for 20 seconds and then add to your pour over coffee and then read the Globe and Mail for an hour and can you tell I don’t have a real job or children.
Yesterday I mistakingly had one cup of coffee. Felt like shit the whole afternoon. Today I will drink many many cups to repent. I am sorry Max. Never again.
#UPDATE
- Alameda County Sheriff's office tells
@CP24
"We 100% stand by original statement that was released that Mr. Ujiri is the aggressor in this incident...don't be quick to judge based off of what lawyers are saying."
@Raptors
#Toronto
I am a good uncle on the days that are sunny and warm where I can pick up the kids after school and "take them for ice cream" but it is really ME who wants the ice cream.
Haha, I appreciate
@TimHortons
latest dark roast coffee commercial. Basically the premise is "our previous dark roasts were shit, and here's proof" cut to ppl spitting out their coffee.
And the turn: "but our 2021 dark roast is dope, we promise."
Makes me wanna try it tbh.
What gets lost in the “bring back masks convo” is that literally no one actually likes masks. ESPECIALLY the poor health care people who have to stand up there and suggest it. What a horrible job to have. They’re just trying to help. So cut em a break & know they hate it too.
Rummaging around some old things and it appears in grade 12 I wrote out the lyrics to
@samrobertsband
“Brother Down” in my Hilroy 80 page I subject notebook / cahier I sujet.
So
@NickDika
& I co-own a little spot called
@oddsthebar
in
#HamOnt
. Been a a journey through Covid but we are up & running and it feels amazing. The incredible staff is so focused and hardworking. The new menu is spectacular. And now we have a patio. Come hang when you can.
My father taught me how to dip montreal bagels into coffee, and now we teach my nephew Kai this family tradition.
* update: he took one bite, looked at me in disgust and angrily gave the rest of the bagel to his mother.
I’ve noticed a funny thing in myself & others lately. It seems the social “muscle” has atrophied, and we’ve lost instinct to go out & do stuff. Movie theatres are open. Resto’s too. If you’re boosted you have very little risk of getting sick. Go do stuff, folks! Work that muscle.
If you’re in the mood for something delightful: Only Murders In The Building on Disney plus. Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, Martin Short.
Crime Comedy. Super nicely produced. An antidote to daily news. And something the whole fam can enjoy.
Just saw a movie in theatres!!! I love it so much. I missed it so much.
I missed the following things:
1) ordering a large popcorn & finishing a third.
2) getting nibs and m&ms & eating more than I planned
3) napping for 8-10 min during movie.
We’re back baby!
@CineplexMovies
There is no greater responsibility than the person at the front of the left turn late as we all wait for that green arrow. Lock in my friend, we're all counting on you back here.
True story: I played baseball with Frankie Lasagna at Christie Pits. Although he missed the Judge homerun my inches, I’ll say he is a great ball player and even better club house guy. Owns a great Italian restaurant on Harbord Street called Terrazza.
@BlueJays
Nick and I own a little bar in
#HamOnt
called
@oddsthebar
and there is a Taylor Swift night happening tonight. Because I asked if we could do it. Go sing your heart out. Have fun!
I want to have a calm, civilized conversation with someone who represents the motorcycle riders union, and ask if there are any work-arounds regarding the loudness of their mufflers. I will send a zoom link.
Sometimes I’m in a coffee shop in a different city surrounded by creative looking types who don’t appear to have a real job and I’m sort of intimidated by them and their weird style and I’m also judging them for not having a real job and then I realize I am one of those people.
I notice that friends like, cheer me on and speak to me like I'm a child (or very old person) when I happen to lift or help moving something.
Really speaks to the lack of an expectation when it comes to Max + physical labour.
I am very OK with this❤️
Thank u god bless.
yes yes, if you follow us on IG you know that I support 2-3 local coffee shops every day and 90% of my income goes to local coffee shops but thanks for the advice Kellie-Ann.
I don’t know if this makes sense but eating any form of melted cheese makes me feel like a bad boy, but eating room temperature cheese from a charcuterie board makes me feel distinguished and borderline healthy.
Listening back to Taylor Swift back catalogue at the moment, and I think reputation really holds up. I don't think many folks were totally ready for it (pun intended sorry) when it came out, but the songwriting/production is edgy + great. Delicate is maybe her best song ever.
I propose a motion that all employers, brands and miscellaneous jolly people must provide their normal open bar holiday parties as soon as it’s safe to do so.
If it happens to be a random week in the middle of March, so be it.
The people deserve it.
My typical "yelp a cool looking coffee shop" morning routine didn't quite work out today in Amsterdam. Walked 20 minutes only to find this place didn't serve coffee at all!
govt has bungled a bunch of stuff and we all have the right to gripe. But making rules right now sux, especially when everyone at the party has a different idea about what is a “good idea”. For all the talk about “control”, being a politician seems like a miserable job rn haha.