The sliding patio door leading to our deck out back needs to be replaced, so I’ve been shopping around trying to figure out what to get. The first thing I discovered is that the price range for these things is huge, with installed prices ranging… Read More
Let’s keep that soul theme going a bit longer. Here’s The Temptations performing I Wish it Would Rain. I was out playing Go last night with my friend Vox (who played extremely well and beat me 5 games to 2) and while it was muggy… Read More
I may be a banjo freak, but I love me some Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings. Groove.
Some soul for a Thursday morning. The gold shoes are a nice touch.
On each of the past 4 days, while out walking the Partners, I’ve seen bicyclists (4 different ones) riding no hands while texting, paying no attention at all to what is in front of them. I have little doubt these folks will find themselves in… Read More
We trundled off to the Queensway Cineplex this afternoon to see Bad Moms. With that title, I was mostly convinced this one was going to be very bad indeed. I confess this flick surprised me. Sure, it’s goofy summer fluff, but it’s entertaining and parts… Read More
New Orleans clarinetist Pete Fountain has passed at 86. When I was a kid my dad played a lot of Dixieland and New Orleans jazz records around the house. He could tell all the players by their sound and he often quizzed me. Who’s that… Read More
Yesterday, what I consider to be a wrong-headed one page leaflet was dropped into my mailbox and in the mailboxes of my neighbours, criticizing something called the Urban Design Guidelines Template. What is the Urban Design Guidelines Template? City Planning has initiated a study for… Read More
We came across this excellent doggy pit stop on the weekend at Garden Walk Buffalo. It has two bowls with fresh water. Underneath there is a treat drawer and in the drawer are little sealed baggies, each containing a few doggy treats. The next drawer… Read More
We watched Jason Bourne at the local Cineplex VIP this afternoon. One thing you can count on with this series of movies is that they don’t let plot and characterization get in the way of a good chase. In that way it reminded me some… Read More
27th Street 