One of the things to get done around here before winter is to clean out the bird houses. We have numerous birdhouses here on Twenty Seventh Street. Most of them are populated by a healthy colony of house sparrows. There is also one smaller bird… Read More
I put a scarf on with my mackinaw this morning and headed down the road to Humber Bay East for a walk. Even with many near-by condos, this lakefront treasure boasts some excellent trails, and is usually one of the better places around Toronto to… Read More
That Mr. Weston. He’s always thinking about his customers and how to improve the grocery shopping experience. Like when they tried out price-fixing on bread on a massive scale, so we wouldn’t be confused with all those different prices. Now they’ve got a new idea,… Read More
An old fave…
The new episode of The Agency Podcast is now available. Listen here or find it at all the good podcast places. We have two guests this week. Special agent Sarah talks with us about the CIA and their victims of poisoning, and Madison Joy gives… Read More
I’m not sure the origin of the Woodchopper’s Breakdown. I think it may be a Ned Landry composition. I believe it to be a Canadian tune at least, although it is played in America and other parts of the world as well. Here’s Ned Landry’s… Read More
I’ve always admired fiddlers. In jams at banjo camp and at old time festivals, I’ve been in awe at the ability of fiddle players. Humans can’t do this, I decided. These people must be our overlords from another planet. Along the way I’ve learned to… Read More
I came across this performance at the Old Time Tiki Parlor YouTube channel. The players are Jody Kruskal, David Bragger & Susan Platz. I love the concertina with the 2 fiddles. I’m familiar with this tune from a recording by Spencer and Rains.
We were delayed a day this week, but the new episode is now available. Listen right here or find it at all the good podcast places. This week’s episode is full of goodies: –Driving instruction and an unfortunate encounter with a hard object.–US Chess Championship… Read More
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