I’ve been working with Jacob Yerex on a graphic novel (in 6 issues) based on my little book of stories: Squeeze Box Man: The Lazy Allen Stories. We’ve just got Issue 1 back from the printer, and I’m really charged up about it. We’re aiming… Read More
Our first woodpecker mosaic – a Northern Flicker. It’s about a metre beak to tail. This piece is a donation for the upcoming Salah Bachir Show in support of St. Joseph’s Health Centre and will be available at the silent auction at that event. We… Read More
Today’s nature walk with Miles Hearn took place at High Park, on a windy and cool morning. This is a great time to visit this Toronto treasure – before the cherry blossoms pull in crowds of people. They already have big signs up – don’t… Read More
Cathy and Dave….
It has 3 names: The Outer Harbour East Headland (I’ve never heard anyone call it that), The Leslie St. Spit, or Tommy Thompson Park. The place is entirely man-made. Construction started on it in 1959. The purpose of the spit was for “port-related facilities”, but… Read More
Here’s Bonaparte’s March, featuring a concertina player! It’s Nathan Lee McAlister, Jack and Lee Ann Sours. Anyone who has heard me play clawhammer banjo knows this is one of my fave tunes to play.
I’m baking Easter bread this morning, and listening to April Verch’s fabulous new album, Once a day. This collection of classic Country & Western songs took me by surprise. I’ve been a fan of April Verch for years, and what I’ve come to expect is… Read More
We’ve just completed two new owl mosaics, a long-eared owl and a saw-whet owl. We are donated these mosaics for an upcoming fundraiser supporting the Pelee Island Bird Observatory. You can see many of our mosaics at the Long Branch Mosaics page. We make all… Read More
I heard this morning that Cathy Barton Para has died. Cathy was without doubt my fave banjo player. I met her at Midwest Banjo Camp, and I can’t tell you how excited I was to have the opportunity to learn from her. Over 3 banjo… Read More
What a lovely day for a nature walk. My cousin Wanda and I met up with Miles Hearn and our group at the James Gardens parking lot for a walk along the Humber River and in Lambton Woods. As we crossed the bridge over the… Read More
27th Street 