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Joe Boughner

Saying goodbye when words can’t possibly suffice

My Dad passed away on Monday, December 3. Earlier today, December 10, his funeral was held at St. Edward’s Catholic Parish in Duncan, BC…

Dec 11, 2018

Saying goodbye when words can’t possibly suffice

Dec 11, 2018

Joe Boughner

Comms career advice from a guy who’s stumbled his way to moderate success, I guess

I’m a big fan of dishing out unsolicited advice. It’s the prerogative of the lesser-known writer, I suppose. Open letters. Unsolicited…

Mar 20, 2017

Mar 20, 2017

Joe Boughner

So long and thanks for all the something something

A little more than a year ago I got a message from Josh Greenberg, the director of Carleton’s School of Journalism and Communication. I’d…

Aug 13, 2016

So long and thanks for all the something something

Aug 13, 2016

Joe Boughner

In which the writer opts out of a perfectly cromulent headline in the interest of not linkbaiting

Or, if you prefer, the post I almost entitled “Two life affirming insights gleaned from Lin Manuel Miranda’s hit musical ‘Hamilton’” except…

May 11, 2016

May 11, 2016

Joe Boughner

On sports and gender and fandom and fighting idiocy

Those more familiar with my regular, every day “Joe Boughner” online presence may not know (or care!) that I also write for a hockey parody…

Feb 28, 2016

On sports and gender and fandom and fighting idiocy

Feb 28, 2016

Joe Boughner

And nothing of value was lost

Hey guys.

Dec 5, 2015

And nothing of value was lost

Dec 5, 2015

Joe Boughner

The kids are certainly in a position that would best be described as above average

One might even say alright if that wasn’t the sort of tired cliche that immediately leads to eye rolling and general disengagement.

Oct 8, 2015

The kids are certainly in a position that would best be described as above average

Oct 8, 2015

Joe Boughner

Ottawa is my home

My city got attacked today. It seems so dramatic a thing to write but it’s hard to say it any other way.

Oct 22, 2014

Ottawa is my home

Oct 22, 2014

Joe Boughner

grey matters

a love letter to ambiguity and equivocation

Aug 15, 2014

grey matters

Aug 15, 2014

Joe Boughner

tempting fate; writing about writing

apologies in advance if this breaks the internet

Mar 9, 2014

tempting fate; writing about writing

Mar 9, 2014

Joe Boughner

Joe Boughner

Music, family, politics etc. I direct comms and public affairs @ACFOACAF and sometimes teach stuff to folk. Speak only for myself here.

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