Take a walk with me to Colonel Sam Smith Park over here on the west side of Toronto. It’s a very cool but sunny early spring day. Later, when the superstar birds, the migrating songbirds, come through, this park attracts both casual and very serious… Read More
We like to live surrounded by art. Periodically we move works around, and pull some out which haven’t been hung in a while. Last week I painted our bedroom and when the job was complete we decided to change up the art on the walls.… Read More
I really miss getting together with my buddy Ted to play a bunch of old time tunes. Before the combination of pandemic and cold weather shut us down, Tuffy P was joining us on gutbucket as well. Once we have some consistently pleasant weather, we… Read More
Water in the house is only good if it has been refilled in the last 2 minutes. Rainwater in an old flowerpot sitting on the deck is always delicious.Muddy puddle water is a special treat + there’s a chance to get muddy at the same… Read More
Here’s Jin J.X performing Sea of Blue from his new album Songs for Liz. Jin is a guest on this week’s The Agency Podcast. Listen to it here.
Max Gomez performing Tall Buildings by John Hartford
This week’s edition of The Agency Podcast features two guests. We chat with musician, singer and songwriter Jin J. X, who also provided music for today’s show: Brando Blues and Sea of Blue. We also visit with Indian scholar Arnab Chakraborty about disaster movies and… Read More
This week’s Sunday walk was hi-jacked by The Partners. “Hey, where do you think you’re going?”“What about us?”“Yeah, what about us?”“C’mon, man. It’s a beautiful day. We should be part of your plans.”“Yeah, what he said.”“Go on. Get the leashes. We’re ready”.“Woof, already.” So I… Read More
I was out and about this morning and stopped in at a grocery store on my way home. When I came out of the grocery store, I didn’t see my car, a little Honda Fit, in the lot. It was obscured by the vehicle which… Read More
The Agency Reading List captures books which are mentioned or discussed on the Agency Podcast. I’ve tried to include them all, but I’m sure I’ve missed a few along the way. You can access it through the link on the sidebar of this blog anytime.… Read More
27th Street 