Ron Bauman

Writer | Pawther | Pop Culture Degree Holder | Travelist

February 14 2026

Every Couple Needs a Nickname: How #TeamRilPhon Was Formed

Blog 21 of 40: "Brendon & Rachel were Brenchel, Rob & Amber were Romber. If we were to make it - be each other's race partner - a name was imperative. We were having a fun time together - a real fun time. And we were shaping up to be a real fun pair."

February 10 2026

Blog 20 - The Halfway Point

...like flossing or picking up Agatha's poop, a nagging dread for missing the deadline creeps up. Maybe that is why a recurring dream I have is missing homework deadlines.

February 4 2026

Ron's Recommended Rewatch of Survivor Episodes to Prepare for 50

Blog 19 of 20. Survivor 50 premieres on February 26 and I believe CBS jumped over(board) some classic must-watch episodes.

January 27 2026

Recognizing Patterns: Revisiting Old Notes and Current Trends

Blog 18 of 40. I found old report cards that opened my eyes to instilled patterns from childhood that remain today.

January 20 2026

Snow's Loud Silence

Blog 17 of 40. I hear you, snow, loud and clear.

January 12 2026

Unsolicited Parenting Advice from a Gay Man with No Kids

Blog 16 of 40. Looking for support for a book idea I had over a discussion about chicken nuggets.

My 40th Birthday Travel Wish List - Help Me Decide!

Blog 15 of 40. The countdown continues, but where will I be when the clock strikes on my new decade?

December 28 2025

The Awkward Time Between Christmas & New Years

Blog 14 of 40. It's that period where time means nothing and you have no clue how to manage it.

December 18 2025

Survivor 50 First Glance Review: Overhyped, Overplayed, Over the Shark

Blog 13 of 40. My flame for Survivor still flickers, but the preview for season 50 is dimming it.

Amazon MGM Studios

December 14 2025

Movie Review - "Oh. What. Fun" is Oh. So. Garbage.

Blog 12 of 40. A movie about moms at Christmas could have done more to celebrate the season.

December 9 2025

My Christmas Wish: A Classic Film House

Blog 11 of 40. Consider this an extension to my holiday viewing blog, but I think Santa needs to hear my plea.

November 29 2025

Five More Cruise Ports I Want to Escape To - Part Two

Blog 11 - let's make this a two-parter, extend the heat.

November 29 2025

Five Caribbean Cruise Ports I Want to Reheat Myself In - Part 1

Blog 10 - I'm falling behind. I'm too cold and need a hot spot to reheat.

November 19 2025

Always Look on the Bright Side of Life

Blog nine now open. Chewing on life's gristle? Don't grumble, give a whistle and read what I have to say.

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November 10 2025

Six Sweet Stops in Niagara I Recommend this Season

Blog Eight of 40. Stay warm with a visit to one of these bakeries.

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November 2 2025

Debate: How Soon Is "Too Soon" for Christmas?

Blog 7/40. When it comes to preparation, can you ever be overprepared?

Toronto skyline

October 29 2025

New Toronto Gems with the Help of Good Friends

Blog six of forty. We visited the home team to see what they had to offer.

October 18 2025

Volunteering Rockz

4 of 40 in the books. Spend time helping someone you love, being told to do things you'll love doing.

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October 11 2025

The Great Bird Caper

Blog 3 of 40. We had quite the Thanksgiving escapade this year.

13 Halloween Episodes to Kick Off the Holiday Special Season

40 in 40 Series, blog two. I love to curl up and watch a funny Halloween episode.

September 27 2025

Craving a Slice of Calm

Post One in the "40 in 40 Series" - I could really use a break already.

September 21 2025

40 Posts in 40 Weeks Series

I have 40 weeks until my 40th birthday. This is a commitment to make the most of those weeks.

The Whimsical Route: a Recount of our Mystery Road Trip.

Phil and I took a mystery road trip with a Guess Where Trips kit. Where did we end up?

Travel • July 12 2025

Pooped on the Tragedy of the Carnival Triumph: "Review of 'Trainwreck: Poop Cruise'"

A nightmare turned reality, the thousands of passengers who survived through the infamous "Poop Cruise" are now reflected by undermined focuses on this trainwreck of a documentary.

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