Terry Fallis
Terry Fallis takes up skydiving
It was about this time of year back in 1978 when I approached my mother to tell her that I wanted to jump out of an airplane. Without batting an eye she responded, “Were you …more
Terry Fallis
Terry Fallis
Dirty words and dirty hands: pumping gas on Bayview
I’ve already written in this space about my first part-time job at Gyro Motors when I was 15 years old. So why not leave it there when I could carry on and regale you with …more
Terry Fallis
March Break beckons
It’s that time of year. Growing up in Leaside, I have vivid memories of the anticipation all of us kids felt as March Break drew near. The days leading up to Christmas and summer vacation …more
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Dr. James Coryell Fallis – the end of an era
In early January, my father, Dr. James Coryell Fallis, well into his 90th year, passed away. Our mother died back in 2002, so with Dad now gone, it is indeed the end of an era. …more
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When road hockey reigned
As we turn the corner on the hockey season, both in the NHL and at good old Leaside Memorial Gardens, I’m reminded that I became the hockey player I am today – enthusiastic, competent, but …more
Terry Fallis
My rant – New year, new pressures
Having already written in my end-of-summer column that September and its back-to-school vibe always felt like the start of a new year to me, it’s hard not to get wrapped up in the self-help hype …more
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’Tis the season for bright red bikes, turkey leftovers, and Boxing Day!
Ahhh Christmas. The season of peace, joy, good will towards others, not to mention eggnog, turkey, and twinkly lights, is upon us. I’m writing this little missive in early November, when we’ve only had a …more
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Terry remembers Remembrance Day
It’s that time of year again. Remembrance Day is not far off. Not exactly a topic that naturally lends itself to a supposedly humorous column. But sometimes, funny memories of growing up in Leaside are …more
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Age is just a number, right?
Okay, I admit it. I have a problem. It has to do with my age. The number is simply too big. This was brought home recently when a group of my high school classmates started …more
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So long summer, hello school! Great to be back!
I’ve already written in this space about just how excited my twin brother and I were as kids as the final days of June dragged by and the summer beckoned. My powers of concentration were …more