A shout-out to some of the local restaurants that we've been supporting during this lockdown... They had the bad fortune of opening up just before the pandemic hit, but have been making the most of it, serving up fantastic Filipino food including the feature Kamayan Feast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdt9Nr3rWQM Jerk chicken, oxtail stew, fried plantain, and sailfish…
May 15, 2020: It’s the hermit’s life for me!
The highlight of today, by far, was this afternoon's Home Con Dark Matter Panel rehearsal that saw Zoie Palmer, Melissa O'Neil, Alex Mallari Jr., Jodelle Ferland, Anthony Lemke, and I get together with Rachel Skarsten and her team for a practice zoom session. No doubt to ensure we were at least competent enough to follow…
May 14, 2020: Alexa, spell “dough”!
"Alexa, spell dough!"was Akemi's request. "Dog is spelled D-O-G,"came the response. "Alexa, spell doooough,"Akemi tried again, enunciating carefully. "Do is spelled D-O,"replied Alexa. I felt bad because I really thought she had nailed the pronunciation that time. So I tried: "Alex, spell dough." "Do is spelled D-O." "Alex, spell DOUGH!" "Do is spelled D-O." Akemi…
May 13, 2020: So, how’s everyone been sleeping?
https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1260693578617159682 I remember being terrified watching Phantasm as a kid. And then, about ten years ago, I watched it again - and found it somewhat lacking. I've found a lot of the things I used to love as a kid don't really hold up: books, t.v. shows, fresca. What about you? Is there something you…
May 12, 2020: Not so fast!
https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1260192854468681728 With burgeoning talk of restarting production, I feel it important to point out that on set social distancing will be pretty pointless without extensive testing. Early guidelines from other productions made mention of testing individuals exhibiting symptoms, but made no mention of addressing the risks posed by asymptomatic spreaders. Studies have shown that virus-carriers…
May 11, 2020: A Dark Matter reunion!
Wow. Akemi is positively flourishing over the course of this lockdown. First, she's expanding her baking prowess into focaccia... Heavy basil. And crispy bacon bits with sautéed onions. Meanwhile, her garden continues to grow...with an assist from Suji of course... As for me, I'm eating a lot of chocolate, reading graphic novels, and trying to…
May 10, 2020: Suji Sunday!
The little lady and I picking up groceries yesterday. Ear-flappingly windy. So NOT impressed. Getting a good stretch in. No, Mr. Bond. I expect you to die. Sourdough baking with Suji... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a8_l5uYe-Q Finally, Happy Mother's Day! My sis put together the following for our mom - https://www.facebook.com/andria.mallozzi/videos/10157464009286743/?id=100050684071808&tn=%2CdC-R0.g-R&eid=ARBYM_6dNi0OIFXP_65Id1j9Bg1srbtjt9hsvwhKTAcrGRes82vXfg0L5BXih1_73fqufglmJVeZO4B2&fref=nf
May 9, 2020: Hail, Haircuts, Dream Casting, and Pickled Mushrooms!
Well, today's weather was windy, snowy and, uh, haily. It's surprisingly chilly for May. Or is it? I've already started casting my TimEscape series in my head. Granted, it's only in development at this point, but it strikes me as the perfect and perfectly obvious fun, feel-good sci-fi series for a post-pandemic world. Revised second…
May 8, 2020: Choose Your Own Disaster!
https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1258881255388651520 Well...? Okay, bad news. Apparently, this pandemic and murder hornets aren't the only things we have to worry about.. What the experts fear next! What is your prediction for the Big Bad Things? I'm going to say... Hypnoworms! They're malicious internet viruses disguised as memes and TikTok videos that actually contain dangerous subliminal messaging.…
May 7, 2020: Who’s feeling a little stir crazy?
https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1258492785176588289 I say Hell YES! Gonna get me some duck eggs and experiment tomorrow. Wish me luck! Also wish me luck: Akemi feels she has seen enough youtube videos to cut my hair with some confidence. Guys, I'm going to do it! Tomorrow, I am ordering both a smash cheeseburger AND a friend chicken sandwich…
May 6, 2020: The Suji Birthday Report!
Yesterday, Suji turned 15! We celebrated with treats and an extra long morning walk. AND also phoned in a refill on her stilbesterol! My IG chat with the lovely Suanne Braun for her Hathor Hosts series... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oxAfqq_C6U Head on over to youtube and leave a comment! More #AmazingPeopleWithWhomIHaveWorked https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1256560762555940865 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1257023725259677698 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1257303503925424130
May 5, 2020: Can we be trusted to do the right thing? Probably not, but let’s see!
About to do this in less than 30. Come join us on Instagram! So, how's everybody doing? What's the latest in your neighborhood? Your city? In Toronto, things feels same old same old. We had an unusually warm day this past weekend and I did notice significantly more foot traffic, but everyone seemed to be…
May 4, 2020: Akemi! Cruise deals! And pandemic suits!
Akemi: I need to get this sweatshirt now that I'm baking bread. Me: Why? Akemi: Because it says Bakery. Me: It actually says Berkley. Akemi: Berkley? What's that? Akemi's junior garden is coming along nicely! And her first attempt at bread baking was a rousing success as well. I was, perhaps, a little overly enthusiastic…
May 3, 2020: Suji Sunday!
Pretty in pink. Pensive. Summer look. Nap time. Condo gardening with Suji... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_x2mSKI890
May 2, 2020: Maskivists, murder hornets, and proper pants etiquette!
A global pandemic is bad enough, but now Murder Hornets? If I was giving notes on this movie script, I'd flag this particular late first act turn as a tad OTT. But, hey, I'm not writing this one so... Came across this clever explanation of the importance of masks on reddit the other day. Meanwhile…