December 21, 2024
Mike Kic
Total 21 Posts
In this 752nd episode, Mike chats with Jordan Mlynek about the Toronto Miracle on December 5th before they kick out miracle jams and talk about Mike Kic. This episode is exactly 58:04. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in Apple PodcastsSubscribe in Google
Six years ago today, I took this photo of my friend Jordy in Park Lawn Cemetery.
Two years ago today, my friend Mike Kic died. I think about him all the time. Earlier this year, I received a text from his wife. She wanted me to have his #13 Brett Lawrie Blue Jays jersey. I couldn't think of a better way to honour his memory than
In this 154th episode, Mike chats with singer-songwriter Emm Gryner about her work with David Bowie, Chris Hadfield and Trent Severn, her role in One Week, and her song Visiting Hours about my dear friend Mike Kic. This episode is exactly 51:05. You can listen to this episode in
I just learned on Facebook that my pal Jordy is cancelling my buddy Mike Kic's phone plan. Jordy was married to Mike Kic. I say "was" because Mike Kic passed away a little over a year ago. Hearing that Mike Kic's phone plan was being cancelled meant one thing to
The Raptors have started the season an impressive 5-1, the best start in franchise history. In April, the biggest Raptors fan I knew passed away. His burial spot is not marked by a gravestone or marker, but by a "WE THE NORTH" flag. I'm just sorry he's not here to
My buddy Kic died six months ago today. He was one of my favourite people in the world and I really miss him. I'll always know how long it's been since Kic passed because it happened 3 days after my son was born. When Jarvis turns one, I'll know it's
Six years ago, I shared a Future Shop ad featuring my friend Mike Kic. It wasn't his only claim to fame. At the 40 second mark of Emm Gryner's video for Beautiful Things, a guy in a suit walks into an elevator. He's on a cell phone and looks rather
Yesterday, was a great day. In fact, it was one of those all-time wonderful days that I'll remember forever. I enjoyed my first day with baby Jarvis and got to introduce James and Michelle to their new brother. It was awesome. At about 6pm, James, Michelle and I decided to
I've played on the same slo-pitch team for well over a decade now. Some of the parts change, but the core of this team has stayed intact since the early 2000s. As I bounced around the infield, there's only been one man in left field, and that's been Mike Kic.
I spent yesterday evening at Berkeley Church on Queen Street East between Sherbourne and Parliament. I was there to witness two of my ball players exchange vows. Raging Storm, the slo-pitch team I manage and play for, used to be called Hooray For Everything. I'm a founding member of this
I've been playing ball with Mike Kic for years. He's one of our three Mikes, and all three can lose their cool on the field now and then. When competitive people engage in a heated battle, fuses shorten and tempers flare. The challenge is to ensure the line is never
Anyone is welcome to submit a Guest Blog Entry to TorontoMike.com. I received the following entry earlier today. It's been a while. Well, we have completed another country on our Central American tour, tomorrow we dip into Belize. I have quite enjoyed our little stay in Guatemala, actually I
Anyone is welcome to submit a Guest Blog Entry to TorontoMike.com. I received the following entry earlier today. Mr. Boon,I know it has been a while but, since we last left you guys we were in Panama. Well, now we are in Costa Rica and doing a heck
Anyone is welcome to submit a Guest Blog Entry to TorontoMike.com. I received the following entry earlier today. I'm glad that I'm the first to write in the guest blog since Jordy missed out. Things here are excellent in Panama, the weather is amazing. I still can't believe I'm
Anyone is welcome to submit a Guest Blog Entry to TorontoMike.com. I received the following submission earlier today. Just wanted to let you know how things in Poland are going. The tour itself was amazing we visited the richest churches, and the homes of many kings. The tour was
Anyone is welcome to submit a Guest Blog Entry to TorontoMike.com. I received the following submission a couple of days ago. Well it looks like Poland has advanced technologically since I was last here 12 years ago. We finally arrived in Warsaw and well it's weird to see how
Anyone is welcome to submit a Guest Blog Entry to TorontoMike.com. I received the following submission earlier today. Hey Booner,Just to let you know that we are well in Ecuador. We are currently in a city called Otavalo where they have a huge market each Saturday and the
Anyone is welcome to submit a Guest Blog Entry to torontomike.com. I received the following submission earlier today. Mr. Boon,Not only are you a valued asset to your community, you are also close to my heart. Our love is unconditional and I surely hope that it stays that
