Leo Paré
Trashy teen outfits sure to attract creepy attention
Posted by Leo Paré - Red Deer Advocate • May, 17 2012 8:29 AM • Red Deer Advocate
It’s only natural that when the weather warms up, women start wearing less clothes.
Speaking on behalf of most red-blooded males, I’d say this is generally viewed as a good thing.
With the return of short skirts and tank tops, men of all ages are sneaking poorly disguised glances at passing beauties and catching elbows from irritated wives and girlfriends.
It’s as much a part of spring as rainbows, flowers and newborn calves.
Another rec-league reality check
Posted by Leo Paré - Red Deer Advocate • May, 03 2012 8:50 AM • Red Deer Advocate
I used to think of recreation-league sports as friendly, casual competition — a chance to get a little exercise and hang out with friends.
In reality, the Red Deer rec leagues have become a gladiator-like experience populated by ultra-intense, ’roid-raging weirdos who seem to believe there are pro-league scouts in the stands.
I’ve vented on the topic of ‘rec-league heroes’ before during the winter ice hockey season — but the silliness I witnessed this winter pales in comparison to the shenanigans that take place on a nightly basis in the Red Deer ball-hockey scene.
In my hometown, we played street hockey almost every week. Somebody would show up with nets, sticks and 12 cases of beer in the back of a pickup truck and we’d play until dark. Guys joked around, showed off and we typically lost track of the score by the end of the day.
Fitness freakout leads to healthier living
Posted by Leo Paré - Red Deer Advocate • April, 27 2012 8:20 AM • Red Deer Advocate
This isn’t the first time I’ve ‘committed’ to getting in shape.
When I dusted off the weight bench this spring, I found a little notebook chronicling the progress of my last go-around in May 2010.
According to my notes, I’d been making real headway until the routine inexplicably ended after a workout on Day 23.
I remember it lasting a lot longer than than 23 measly days.
Hoping a true leader will emerge at leaders debate
Posted by Leo Paré - Red Deer Advocate • April, 09 2012 2:29 PM • Red Deer Advocate
Within the first 15 seconds of meeting somebody new, we make dozens of subconscious judgments based on indicators like eye contact, body language, tone of voice and even scents.
It’s not about being judgemental, it’s just human nature.
Most of us pride ourselves on being able to make quick, accurate assessments on people’s character.
But when it comes to politicians, judging character involves a lot more scrutiny — especially during an election campaign clouded by all the usual BS.
Dad’s time to shine, as Mom returns to work
Posted by Leo Paré - Red Deer Advocate • March, 30 2012 8:32 AM • Red Deer Advocate
The idea of parenting on my own didn’t seem so daunting when it was just a distant date on the calendar.
Over the past year, my wife and I have had plenty of discussions about what would happen when her year of maternity leave ran out.
To be honest, I didn’t fret about it much. Perhaps I was secretly hoping we’d win the lottery in the meantime and all this career stuff would just work itself out.
No such luck.
