The Toronto Botanical Garden is hosting a three day symposium called Spreading Roots, celebrating the UN International Year of Forests, and exploring critical issues affecting urban trees. I won’t be able to attend this but I thought I’d spread the word because it looks very… Read More
Yesterday in Toronto, the Gardiner Expressway was closed, the Occupy folks were occupying, and to top things off there was a Zombie walk. Related articles Gardiner Expressway closed this weekend (cbc.ca) Gardiner closure clogs Toronto roads (cbc.ca) Gardiner closure to cause traffic headaches (thestar.com) Horror… Read More
Those of you who enjoyed the Hinterland Who’s Who post the other day will hopefully appreciate that I couldn’t also resist posting Tales of the Riverbank, another childhood favourite. This particular video is very strange, and surprisingly violent. Hammy Hamster really gets carried away firing… Read More
It could be I’m dating myself when I say I remember watching those old Hinterland Who’s Who public service annoucements as a kid, but so be it. Here’s the one about the black bear. Salvelinas, this one’s for you…
The Newfs and I ventured out to the park just as the serious rain began pelting down. We were a sorry looking lot by the time we got back, all three of us dripping wet. After drying off, I realized direct action was in order,… Read More
Today I found myself among a group of serious hockey fans. They were looking forward to tonight’s Leaf’s game and they had a lot to discuss. These were guys who, even this early in the season, knew the stats. And, they had theories too –… Read More
with this fun video over at The Presurfer
Kensington Market has long been one of my favourite places in Toronto. I was there the other day, buying some clothing, a new wallet, some excellent cheese and a bite of lunch.
Tuffy P and I are celebrating 10 years of marriage today. We’re off to Pangea for dinner this evening.
Here it is the first day of fall as we wait to see who loses the space junk lottery. Listening to the radio this morning, we were advised not to worry, the space junk was going to fall into the ocean somewhere off the coast… Read More
27th Street 