Wasn't this supposed to make life easier?
Suck it up and get ready to work your fingers. It’s the last thing you want to be doing but you have no choice.
They think he's trying to be funny, but he's serious
My partner tries to impress people with useless pieces of knowledge (remember Cliff on Cheers?). He's not doing it to be funny but people think he's trying to be and it makes for awkward moments. He's being serious but they don't know how to take it and start laughing. They're essentially laughing at him. He's genuinely trying to share his knowledge but it does come across as a know-it-all or even sarcastic sometimes. I know him so I know what he's trying to do. They don't so it's weird. Any advice?
Enjoying a spa-ahhhhhhh day
As I stepped out of my car and onto the parking lot of Thermea Spa in Winnipeg, I couldn't help but feel a pang of doubt. The sky was a deep, foreboding grey, and the warm air was thick with the promise of rain.
Don't show it to me and I won't be tempted
Want me to do it? Want me to do it? No? Well, why are you teasing me?
Buff'ed coffee cola jerky
I wasn't always a fan of jerky. In fact, I'd never tried it until my brother bought a dehydrator and he and his wife started experimenting with different foods.
Face the sun all summer
It's true that I'm more than just another pretty face. And I intend to keep it that way!
You have some nerve complaining about it
Gas prices are through the roof and the cost of bacon is ridiculous. (Let's not get started on the price of eggs.) That was the consensus last weekend at a family celebration. Yes, we have deep conversations in our family.
Yup, security almost took him down for touching it
Hold the presses, put down those lukewarm lattes and gather ‘round. There's another Buff Boy scandal brewing -- pun definitely intended.
They were nice while I was there, now I'm ghosted
I stayed at a bed and breakfast a few years ago and the owners (a couple) were super nice. I was traveling alone for work so they kept me company and checked in on me, even had me over for meals sometimes. We actually bonded. It almost seemed like a friendship. On my Facebook memories it's showing me that visit from four years ago. I thought it would be nice to send the couple a message (they're somewhat older but their property is still online) to say hi and tell them how I still remember that trip fondly. I've emailed twice and never heard back. My first instinct is they were just nice for the sake of doing business and don't actually care about me. Then I thought something happened to them (illness, death, etc.) but see they're still pictured on their website. How should I feel about this? I feel ghosted.
Definitely smear this on your face
OK, let's talk retinol. You've probably heard the word but have no idea what it is. For a Buff Boy, it's a necessary work tool! Think smoother skin, fewer wrinkles, and a brighter complexion.
Did you really just call me that?
You’re not a parent, you wouldn’t understand.
It's OK, I'm with the owner
It's my last night in San Francisco. I told my friends at the tourism board that I wanted a relaxed, though casual, dinner as a send-off. They suggested John's Grill... and a meal with John. Um, OK. THE John from John's Grill? Let's do it!
I can't believe I wrote that
I fancy myself a writer. In today’s world I really am just a typer (“typist” sounds too formal and professional) since when I physically use a pen, I can barely understand what my message is.
I can't cope with my co-worker's stinky lunches
My co-worker has the most obnoxious-smelling lunches and always eats at her desk. Most of us are annoyed by it. How do we get her to eat somewhere that's better ventilated so we don't have to gag every day?
Buff-o'nut n' muff: Coconut chocolate muffins
Yes, I came up with that title myself even after several objections from our editors in Canada! I won! Deal with it!
Am I really becoming "that" person?
I hate shopping. I can't stand malls. I'm that guy who gets Christmas shopping done online or in the mall for as short a time as possible. But, there's a but. But I love grocery shopping.
He seriously did THAT to get on the plane?
Buff Boy Collin thinks his dimples and botox'ed face can get him out of any sort of trouble he might find himself in. Whether it's a speeding ticket or "accidentally" not paying for a chocolate bar at the store and having an employee stop him as he heads for the door (maybe that's for another gossip column), Collin feels he's untouchable. (And knowing his dating life, he mostly touches himself. Am I already getting sidetracked before I even start this story? Focus.)
A journey through humanity
Winnipeg is the homeland of our boss. It's also where our parent company is based. So, after four years of being a Buff Boy with a loose connection to the city, I decided it was time to visit.
My co-workers copy me on every email
I'm one of the growing office workers who can't stand being copied on emails that don't pertain to me. It's fine if it's an FYI to something that might affect my work at some point. But there are people in the office who copy so many people on messages to make them aware -- but then also don't explain why we're being added, so it's always unclear if something is expected of us or what the real reason is. I'm tempted to write back something like "Why am I getting this?" but it might come across dickish. Do I just ignore them or say something to prevent more clogging of my inbox?
We donate money just so you can send us gifts?
Every now and then, a package arrives in the mail from a charity I’ve supported. It might be a calendar, a set of greeting cards, or even a small, decorative trinket, all emblazoned with the charity’s logo and a heartfelt message of thanks. My first reaction is often a fleeting sense of warmth – "How thoughtful!" – quickly followed by a prickle of unease. My mind immediately jumps to a question that I can’t seem to shake: Who paid for this?
Rollin' with it and lovin' it
OK, this one came out of a desperate situation.
This is why I burn bridges
We're constantly bombarded with advice advocating for building bridges, fostering connections and maintaining relationships, no matter how strained. The prevailing wisdom dictates that you should never burn bridges because you never know when you might need them.
Un-bear-able weather but an amazing zoo
Before we dive into my visit to the Winnipeg zoo, let me say the weather was horrible the entire time I was in the city, save for a few hours when I was downtown. Otherwise, absolutely horrible. And the bad thing about this travel content is our schedule is locked in so if it's something outdoors and the weather is terrible, there's little wiggle room to move things around at the last minute. That's why booking excursions in Winnipeg for a brief two-day visit was tough -- because it rained most of the time.
Buff-rubbed steak
Yeah, yeah, I know steak is best with beer. But hear me out!