• CFL Beat: Week 16

    CFL Beat: Week 16

    The fall is now officially here. The leaves start to turn, the plaid shirts are out, and the den is fully kitted out for…

  • CFL Beat: Week 15

    CFL Beat: Week 15

    September may honestly be the perfect month. With the back-to-school routine now established and with football Sundays in session, I can also now fill…

  • CFL Beat: Week 14

    CFL Beat: Week 14

    School is back, and I’m still in denial about it. Unlike in the South, it’s highly unusual to be teaching when the humidex hits…

  • CFL Beat: Week 13

    CFL Beat: Week 13

    Hi folks! It’s me! I’m finally back from my whirlwind European vacation, and let me tell you – the jet lag has been REAL.…

  • CFL Beat: Week 12

    CFL Beat: Week 12

    It’s your last week for the replacement (me)  for the replacement writer (Don T) of the CFL beat.  Maestro should be back and refreshed…

  • CFL Beat: Week 11

    CFL Beat: Week 11

    So, remember when last week Don T stepped in for the still vacationing Maestro and did a great job.  Well, prepare to be underwhelmed.…

  • CFL Beat: Week 10

    CFL Beat: Week 10

    Well, hello. Your friendly neighboUrhood Maestro is on sabbatical in Europe with Lady Maestro. You get me for a sub on this instalment of…

  • CFL Beat: Week 9

    CFL Beat: Week 9

    Some personal news: I am headed off on vacation to Europe for three weeks tomorrow with Lady Maestro! It’s my longest and furthest trip…

  • CFL Beat: Week 8

    CFL Beat: Week 8

    We’re officially through the first third of the CFL season, and since my complaint recently about the lack of parity in the league, we’ve…

  • CFL Beat: Week 7

    CFL Beat: Week 7

    After today, I have just one more day of summer band camp left to direct. I’m so close to freedom, I can almost taste…