Author Archives: Peter Carter

The Campaign Starts Here!

Saint Alexander Graham Bell. It sounds like it’s already a thing, doesn’t’ it? Saint Alexander Graham Bell. What a terrific name for a new Catholic Elementary School. Saint Alexander Graham Bell, the Patron Saint of Social Media. They could build the Saint Alexander Graham Bell Shrine on the shores of Cape Breton’s Bras d’Or Lake,Continue reading “The Campaign Starts Here!”

A Passover Story, as Told By Pete The Clown

The more I think about it, the bigger this coincidence gets. Just moments ago, I was talking on Facebook with a young woman who I met in person just once before in my life—more than 30 years have passed. And the circumstances of that last meeting are so close to the situation we’re in thisContinue reading “A Passover Story, as Told By Pete The Clown”

In Which Pete Channels Tom Sawyer

I’ll never forget how tightly my daughter Ewa Frances wrapped her arms around my tummy and how loudly she exclaimed–when we got to the end of our block–“I LOVE YOU DADDY!!” The occasion: Her first motorcycle ride. Her age: 7.  Maybe 8. She’s 25 now and goes by Ev. (A quarter of a century explainingContinue reading “In Which Pete Channels Tom Sawyer”

A Very Cool Song About Brothers

 Family Ties: Eddie Alex and Me. I just heard a wonderful song called “My Brother” by a Welsh entertainer named Ian Shaw that everybody should hear. You’ll want to play it twice. But read this first:  It’s a quick story about my older brother Alex. And if you’ve met him, you’ll have a hard timeContinue reading “A Very Cool Song About Brothers”

Hockey Morning in Canada

The tall slender teen who approached 15-year-old Sudbury goalie Cam Lamour in the arena lobby was dressed in a perfectly fitting suit and tie; he was wearing gleaming polished shoes and a big smile. He held out his right hand to shake Lamour’s and congratulated the Sudbury player on a great performance.  “You guys wereContinue reading “Hockey Morning in Canada”

I'd love love love to show up to the next ComiCon in this Batmobile

Here’s why watching real tv as opposed to prepackaged bingey stuff is so delightful. You come across material like this, the first Batman movie ever made. Produced in the middle of WWII, it’s pretty easy to see who the good guys are. This was on Turner Classic Movies on Wednesday, March 23.  Batman & RobinContinue reading “I'd love love love to show up to the next ComiCon in this Batmobile”

Fighting Crime: Me and Douglas And Loreena McKennitt

I’ll never forget the day a single piece of music literally and without doubt turned what could have been an ugly and painful (for me) conflict into a happy and memorable afternoon. At one point on that unforgettable day, I was certain a big guy was going to break my nose. Seconds later, he andContinue reading “Fighting Crime: Me and Douglas And Loreena McKennitt”