I Missed the Last Time the Toronto Blue Jays Won the World Series

We all know the story. It has been 32 long years since the Toronto Blue Jays won the World Series. But Friday night (or Saturday), that could all come to an end. The Jays are one win away from completing one of the most improbable feats I can remember. They are this close to pulling off the last-to-first miracle, and all that stands between them is an LA Dodgers team that looks shell-shocked. But enough about that. What I want to share with you is my memories of the last time the Jays won it all and Joe Carter became a living legend in the process.

From 67 to Rizz: A Parent’s Totally Wrong Guide to TikTok Slang

Earlier this year, I accidentally became an internet linguistics professor when my post about the mysterious “67” on TikTok took off. Suddenly, I was the guy people trusted to decode teen slang, despite my main qualifications being:

  1. I’m ancient according to my kids.
  2. I once owned a yellow Sony sports Walkman.
  3. I had to Google what “finsta” meant, twice.

But since web traffic has spoken, I am clearly the definitive authority on all things Gen Z (and Gen Alpha). So let’s dive into some of the latest TikTok sayings. Spoiler: I don’t really understand them, but that’s never stopped me before. Let the cringe begin.

This Blog Post Is AI Slop (And Yes, I Know That Makes Me Part of the Problem)

Let’s not beat around the bush — you, dear reader, are currently elbow-deep in AI slop. This post? Slop.
The words you’re reading? Generated in part by a Large Language Model (LLM), trained on the internet, and now pumping out thoughts about how horrible it is that the internet is filled with AI-generated thoughts. That’s the joke. This entire thing is a slopception. And I’m the hypocrite who greenlit it.

A Like A Dad Update – 13 years later

Back in the heyday of blogging, it was very common to see endless blogs teaching people how to build a blog. There would be tips on POV, content, templates, what CMS to use, and of course, the results. That meant stats. Listing off how much traffic, comments, and overall engagement you were getting. It was the secret sauce to building a following. Show people how it is done and have the goods to back it up. Having authority was also the way to climb the ranks (especially Google). Those days are long gone. Blogging is still a thing, but there are far fewer people showing off how to be a “blogger” than there used to be. Now it’s pick any get-rich-quick scheme that has some kind of paid course and endless drip email campaigns.

So why am I telling you all this? Well, I thought today would be a good day to take a peek behind the curtain and give you a Like A Dad update.

Toronto’s Snow Removal Plan: Wait for Spring

For those who don’t watch the news, Toronto has been grappling with the aftermath of one of its most significant snowstorms in recent years, leaving residents frustrated and raising questions about the city’s priorities and preparedness. Every local Facebook group, coffee shop chat, and dinner table convo has been about snow. I will admit, it’s better than politics, the state of the NBA All-Star game, or even shrinkflation, but I am ready for it to be over.

Family Fun Tops the Charts at Toronto’s Favorite Family Day Weekend Event

– KidsFest Toronto is Back with Canada’s Largest Indoor Inflatables Fest – 

TORONTO, Jan. 22, 2025 /CNW/ – Jump into family fun at KidsFest Toronto this Family Day weekend! Canada’s largest indoor inflatables amusement park returns to the International Center (Hall 1) from February 15-17, 2025. Now in its thirteenth year, KidsFest Toronto brings children a variety of kid-centric entertainment with something fun for everyone, from the slides and obstacles to educational and energetic stage shows.