It seems that the current virus situation is bringing out the best and worst of people, and companies too. I read that James Dyson has designed up a new ventilator – on 10 days notice – which can be manufactured quickly and at volume –… Read More
This morning I made some yummy skillet cornbread with bacon and cheese. Social distancing demands comfort food. Here’s how I did it…. Cook some bacon in a 9 inch cast iron pan until it’s crispy. Put the bacon aside on a paper towel. (OK you… Read More
It was about 11:00 last evening. We had sent the dogs out in the back yard for their before bedtime pee. I was at the computer in front of a mic, recording an episode of The Agency…..when Tuffy P put a note in front of… Read More
OK so the world is topsy-turvy and most of us are home, avoiding other humans, hoping this nasty virus would just take a hike. The Agency Podcast wants to know, are there any special comfort foods that get you through stressful times? We’d love it… Read More
There is a shagbark hickory tree in Marie Curtis Park, which I visit from time to time. There are actually two trees which have grown together – the other is a black cherry.
I walked along the Lake in Marie Curtis Park. For months there have been diggers over to the west moving fill, gravel and rocks around. There is a sign up now. It turns out a new conservation area is being created. They even have a… Read More
If you have ever bicycled along the Waterfront Trail, west of Etobicoke Creek, you may have noticed a number of strange wooden structures. This area is known as The Arsenal Lands. This was the sight of a WWII small arms factory and rifle testing range.… Read More
Etobicoke Creek is currently running a strange red colour from somewhere way up in Mississauga right down to the lake. I took the following pictures at Marie Curtis Park, near the mouth of the creek. Apparently 400 litres of red ink were spilled into the… Read More
The latest episode of The Agency Podcast is up and it’s called Skunked. You can listen right here or find us at iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify or TuneIn. Candy tries the impossible: discussing The Mandalorian with a non Star Wars fan (that’s me). Other… Read More
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