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Posted on December 10, 2010 Written by Mike Vardy Leave a Comment

Today I have back pain.

I went to see my massage therapist and he said that unlike most people, my pain is in my upper back. Most people have pain in their lower back. He told me I was special — which i interpreted as being better than almost everyone else. That makes sense if I am having upper back pain while many others are having lower back pain. My pain is higher up than theirs, so by virtue of that I am higher up than them. It’s science, people.

But as my upper back seared with pain, I was pondering why you never hear anyone complain about front pain. It’s always back pain. After much reflection and alcohol, I have figured out why.
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Canada Catches the Craze: Eh…ventualism

I’m Mike Vardy and I…am…Canadian.

That’s not really a secret. I’ve been pretty outspoken about my Canadian heritage since starting up here, so much so that it might actually make people think that I’m not Canadian. Well, I’m “aboot” to make that misnomer disappear as quickly as maple syrup is sapped dry from out plentiful supply of trees. Because today, I am especially proud to be a Canadian.

Now there is a version of yours truly (with whom I have always had a strong aversion to) who talks Canadian on a weekly basis at the podcast known as DyscultureD. He is by far the furthest reason of my proudness. No, my proudness is directed at Canadians as a whole – because they have hit the tipping point in terms of productivity and have become full-fledged Eventualists. [Read more...]

What is Back Pain?

Today I have back pain.

Canada Catches the Craze: Eh…ventualism