My seven-year-old son started playing in our town’s youth basketball league this year. I’m one of his coaches. Now, as any truthful observer of this kind of squad will admit, playing is a loose term. As the kids do their best to pass (we have a three-pass minimum), shoot and defend, ther...

I received an email Wednesday last week to write an article (400-500 words) for the Globe & Mail. Of course, this is related to something they're planning to do and they're looking for contributors. Prior to committing, they are evaluating potential contributors for the career articles called Th...