Winnipeg is Beautiful, No Matter What 21 NHLers Say

I felt compelled to comment on a recent ESPN’s NHL Player Confidential article that announced that Winnipeg was named as the NHL players’ most-dreaded city to visit. “Most-dreaded city” are pretty harsh words. Why ESPN would take that angle to essentially demote NHL hockey cities with that specific poll question is unclear. But if you … More Winnipeg is Beautiful, No Matter What 21 NHLers Say

Manitoba Summer

I love Manitoba summers and was so happy to get a visit in back home this year.  In 100 words or less, here is a recap of the visit: Family picnic at Assiniboine Park w/surprise concert of my fave Manitoba duo, “Keith and Renée”.  Swam the waves at Grand Beach.  Family BBQ with 4-year-old niece’s … More Manitoba Summer

Prairie Snow Memories

Whenever Armando sees snow, he’s like a little kid.  He can never pass a sheet of newly fallen snow without stomping his feet in it, making his mark on the smooth surface.  But then again, he never grew up with snow, living in southern Mexico.  Snow is still a novelty to him.  Me, on the … More Prairie Snow Memories