Portuguese Kale, Anthony Bourdain and My Lifelong War With It
I hated my mother’s Portuguese kale soup as a kid. Then Anthony Bourdain came along and somehow made me reconsider everything.
Why I Never Became a Comic Book Artist
I wanted to become a comic book artist. Instead, I published one with Bernie Mireault and helped turn it into a fundraiser for the Montreal Children’s Hospital.
The Biggest Man in My Childhood
The Great Antonio was known around the world for pulling trains and performing incredible feats of strength. To me, he was simply part of growing up in Rosemont. This personal memoir looks back at the corner of Beaubien and Papineau, where a butcher shop, a variety store filled with Japanese tin robots, a childhood crush, and one unforgettable neighbourhood legend became woven into the memories of childhood.
The Freedom My Bicycle Gave Me Could Have Been Gone in a Second
Growing up in the 1970s, my bicycle was more than a way to get around. It was freedom, independence, and my ticket to adventure. From homemade ramps and pop-up wheelies to Star Wars trading cards clipped into the spokes, every ride came with excitement and a few close calls. Looking back, I realize just how easily that freedom could have disappeared in a single second, making every memory even more meaningful.