I tried to save money on plastic wrap. The metal strip on the packaging used to cut pieces of plastic wrap isn’t very good for cutting pieces of plastic wrap. Every time I wrap a sandwich or a chunk of cheese or whatever, I’m reminded… Read More
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Blast From the Past
I heard from an old friend today. When I say old friend, I mean from the 80s, from back when I was living in my painting studio on Ossington Ave, long, long before it ever became a trendy restaurant strip – and I think he… Read More
I hate when that happens
My brother Salvelinas Fontinalis sent this video over. It seems unremarkable until just after the 1:30 mark. Check out how cool this player is. Remarkable that the band managed to finish the song.
Is Google Reader Jimmied?
Has anyone else out there had problems with Google Reader? First I had a few days when it wouldn’t show me my subscriptions. Now it won’t mark anything as read. Grrr.
Coyote Attack in Oakville
Halton regional police say they shot and killed a coyote in Oakville on Thursday — and they’re warning people in the community to be on the lookout for others. There have been lots of coyote sightings this winter closer to home too, over in Sam… Read More
The Days
The days, in the words of Mr. Bukowski, run away like wild horses over the hill. That was today. I blinked and then Memphis gave me that look that can only mean get off your butt and dole out the kibble. I suppose I should… Read More
Road Trips
I was thinking today about some of the mad road trips I used to regularly take with my friend East Texas Red. It’s been a few years since we’ve done one of these together and as much as I loved every second of every one… Read More
Rocket
Dundas and Huron streets in Toronto, Friday