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Glenn Paulley, Ph.D 🥌 🌾 🇨🇦 🇺🇦

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Dad. Coach of Team Lovitt and Team Kiemele/Singer. Consulting coach for the Ontario Curling Council. Saskatchewan Roughriders shareholder. Retired database researcher (at SAP). U of Manitoba and U of Waterloo alumnus. https://glennpaulley.ca/curling

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Glenn Paulley, Ph.D 🥌 🌾 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @glennpaulley.ca · Nov 18

Words cannot possibly express the gratitude we have to athletes, colleagues, friends, and family for the outpouring of support we have received since Leslie passed away last Monday, May 25th.

Glenn Paulley, Ph.D 🥌 🌾 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @glennpaulley.ca · 6d

These are my go-to papers. The A5 C.D. notebook paper is available both lined and unlined.

Glenn Paulley, Ph.D 🥌 🌾 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @glennpaulley.ca · 18d

Something I've observed over the past few weeks, especially when teams are trying to "carve", or accentuate curl.

Glenn Paulley, Ph.D 🥌 🌾 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @glennpaulley.ca · 21d

But I would really like to thank Mort Cooper, Jennifer Ferris, ChPC, John Newhook, and most especially my mentor coach, Gary Crossley, who has forgotten more about coaching than I’ve ever learned. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

Glenn Paulley, Ph.D 🥌 🌾 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @glennpaulley.ca · 21d

There are far too many to mention but a list would have to include Jason Rice, Lori Eddy, Maurice Wilson, Byron Scott, Pat Simmons, Jill Officer OLY, Matt Wilkinson, Karen Watson, Andrea Ronnebeck, Travis Brown, Perry Marshall, John Gabel, Michel Ladouceur, and Gerry Peckham.

Glenn Paulley, Ph.D 🥌 🌾 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @glennpaulley.ca · 21d

I have been very blessed to work with a number of outstanding coaches and instructors over the years, both within and outside of Ontario. Through the years many of these have become my friends and from whom I have learned a great deal.

Glenn Paulley, Ph.D 🥌 🌾 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @glennpaulley.ca · 21d

I was tremendously honoured to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award in the Builder category from Curling Ontario this past weekend, presented during the Association's AGM in Cobourg, ON.

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Glenn Paulley, Ph.D 🥌 🌾 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @glennpaulley.ca · 26d

Brad Gushue confirms that 2025-2026 will be his last season of competition.

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BREAKING: Brad Gushue Confirms Curling Retirement in Video Message #curling #MilanCortina2026 #Brier2026 👇

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Glenn Paulley, Ph.D 🥌 🌾 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @glennpaulley.ca · Sep 7

Many thanks to Ian Tetley and his staff at Oakville Curling for hosting the Stu Sells Oakville Tankard this weekend. While Team Lovitt didn’t qualify for playoffs we had a terrific first event of the season. Best wishes to all of the remaining teams still in the hunt!

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Glenn Paulley, Ph.D 🥌 🌾 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @glennpaulley.ca · Aug 26

A public version of the results from the University of Saskatchewan study on brushing is now available from World Curling. #curling #brushing #foamgate

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University of Saskatchewan brush and foam impact study results released

In Spring 2025, two experiments were conducted at Nutana Curling Club in Saskatoon, Canada by the University of Saskatchewan to evaluate the different effects of knife versus standard brushing on curling ice, and of rigid black foam versus softer white foam. The results of the research have now been published and can be found here. … Continued

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Glenn Paulley, Ph.D 🥌 🌾 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @glennpaulley.ca · Aug 26

Just received this ONOTO Scholar fountain pen from Cult Pens in the UK. Navy with gold accents, its fine nib writes smoothly and beautifully. A new favourite.

ONOTO Scholar fountain pen, navy blue with gold accents, fine nib.

Glenn Paulley, Ph.D 🥌 🌾 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @glennpaulley.ca · Aug 26

The three shops that I utilize the most for stationery are (1) Phidon Pens in Cambridge, (2) Take Note Pen Shop in Toronto, and (3) Laywine’s in Toronto.

Glenn Paulley, Ph.D 🥌 🌾 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @glennpaulley.ca · Aug 22

Looking forward to testing the new Balance Plus “grey” foam at practice over the next two weeks, now that Team Lovitt has ice at KW Granite and at Oakville.

Glenn Paulley, Ph.D 🥌 🌾 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @glennpaulley.ca · Aug 1

Little to choose between the Leonardo (Fine nib) and the other quality pens I own that come with their own nibs (Pelikan M800, Sailor 1911L, Esterbrook Estie). Closest to my Pelikan M800, I think, similar barrel diameter but not as heavy. Beautiful to write with.

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Glenn Paulley, Ph.D 🥌 🌾 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @glennpaulley.ca · Jul 22

New post: Foamgate, existing, and forthcoming research. #curling #brushing

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Foamgate, existing, and forthcoming research - Throwing Stones

At this point, many competitive curlers in Canada should be familiar with the recent announcement from World Curling about the […]

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Glenn Paulley, Ph.D 🥌 🌾 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @glennpaulley.ca · Jul 4

Did not see this coming.

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Goldline Curling Acquires Hardline Curling, Strengthening Leadership in Curling Innovation and Performance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mississauga, ON – July 4, 2025 – Goldline Curling, the leading global supplier of curling equipment and apparel, is proud to announce the acquisition of Hardline Curling, a comp...

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · Jan 21

Signature moves: are we losing the ability to write by hand?

We are far more likely to use our hands to type or swipe than pick up a pen. But in the process we are in danger of losing cognitive skills, sensory experience – and a connection to history Humming away in offices on Capitol Hill, in the Pentagon and in…

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Glenn Paulley, Ph.D 🥌 🌾 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @glennpaulley.ca · Jun 25

Just received this lovely Leonardo Momento Magico fountain pen from @laywines.bsky.social in Toronto. Piston filler, inked with Diamine Majestic Blue, my favourite ink. Writes beautifully. The size fits my hand well and I love the ink window on the barrel. Beautiful pen.

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Glenn Paulley, Ph.D 🥌 🌾 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @glennpaulley.ca · Jun 21

Today is Global #ALS/MND Awareness Day. 💜

Glenn Paulley, Ph.D 🥌 🌾 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @glennpaulley.ca · Jun 20

World Curling announces changes to approved sweeping devices for the 2025-2026 season

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Sweeping equipment regulations update for the 2025–2026 season

Following the challenges throughout the 2024–2025 season of the reported over effectiveness of several brush head constructions, World Curling are updating the sweeping equipment compliance regulation...

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Glenn Paulley, Ph.D 🥌 🌾 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @glennpaulley.ca · Jun 11

New post: Book review: Practical Applications in Sport Nutrition #curling

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Book review: Practical Applications in Sport Nutrition - Throwing Stones

Eating well to properly fuel your body for competition has to be one of the most overlooked aspects of curling […]

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Glenn Paulley, Ph.D 🥌 🌾 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @glennpaulley.ca · Jun 10

Metrolinx should take down their signs promising forthcoming new stations (Grimsby) and better service to Kitchener. It isn’t happening anytime soon. Clearly. @waterloompp.bsky.social

John Michael McGrath @jm-mcgrath.bsky.social · Jun 10

absolutely brutal reporting from @jackhauen.bsky.social about the collapse in ambition of GO rail expansion happening under this government www.thetrillium.ca/news/the-tri...

How Metrolinx’s plan to deliver European-style train service went off the rails

GO Expansion will still transform Greater Golden Horseshoe transit — but likely won’t be as ambitious as what was planned just three years ago

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Grand Slam of Curling @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social · Jun 9

What began with 55 push-ups from The Curling Group’s CEO (and a $1 donation for every rep) has ignited a global curling challenge in support of charity.

Now, the world’s top curlers are dropping down and stepping up — one push-up at a time. 💪

Read more: bit.ly/4jSllYk

#TCGPushupChallenge

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Glenn Paulley, Ph.D 🥌 🌾 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @glennpaulley.ca · Jun 8

Here at the ALS Canada Walk to End ALS at Toronto’s Ash Bridges Park with Sarah Leung of Team Lovitt today. Really appreciate Sarah being one of the volunteers here today. 💕

Many thanks to friends and family who have donated to ALS Canada in Leslie’s memory this year.

Glenn Paulley, Ph.D 🥌 🌾 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @glennpaulley.ca · Jun 6

It comes with an ink cartridge, not a converter. Fortunately, I had a standard European converter (diameter greater than a Waterman) on hand and it fit perfectly. Currently inked with Diamine Blue-Black.

Glenn Paulley, Ph.D 🥌 🌾 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @glennpaulley.ca · Jun 4

Newly acquired, this Kyoto Elegance Yamanaka fountain pen from Celsius, and sold by Komorebi Stationery. Comes with a Schmidt Iridium fine nib, which interestingly writes much smoother than some of my other pens with Iridium nibs. Beautiful pen and I appreciate the heft of the metal body.

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