Traffic jams on highways going north from Toronto started before noon yesterday. When I took the dogs to the dog park at the usual time, 6:00 yesterday afternoon, instead of finding the usual 8 or 10 dogs, there were none. Yesterday, only half the normal… Read More
All posts filed under “Odds & Ends”
Shelf
There is, or at least there was, a shelf above the desk in my studio. I had it piled with stuff I need to have handy but I don’t use all that often. All that material is now on the floor since the shelf spontaneously… Read More
LIghtning and flying don’t mix
A few of you may have noticed I haven’t posted for a couple days. I’ve been in Winnipeg on a short trip related to my job and just got in. I should be in bed now but I won’t be able to unwind and sleep… Read More
Bad Roads
The good folks at CAA have come out with a list of the worst roads in Ontario. Here are the top 10: Dufferin Street (Toronto) Bunting Road (St. Catharines) Burlington Street East (Hamilton) Stanley Avenue (Niagara Falls) Kraft Creek Road (Timmins) Lawrence Avenue East (Toronto)… Read More
Gods, etc.
Accoutrements
Is it Illegal
Some misguided soul entered the following words into a search engine and landed right on 27th Street: Is it illegal to play hockey on the street? Is it illegal? No my friends, it is just part of growing up in Canada. A couple weeks ago,… Read More
Miss Magnolia
Casting Call
Amongst our mail today was a flyer from HGTV about a TV show called May the Best House Win. On one side, here is what it says: Is your house, condo or apartment your pride & joy? HGTV’s new series MAY THE BEST HOUSE WIN… Read More
A Pointed Search
Regular readers know I’m fascinated with the oddball things people search in order to get to the the right place – this blog. Every now and again, though, somebody uses just the right search terms to make sure they get here without delay. That happened… Read More