Well, okay. Since you asked... MINAMI RESTAURANT My sister in Montreal wanted to do something special for my birthday so, after consulting with Akemi, she made reservations for us at one of my favorite Vancouver restaurants: Minami. In addition to booking the table, she also sent me a check for way more than the cost…
October 3, 2013: Dogs! Banana! Mailbag!
Lulu enjoys some banana. And so does Bubba. Mailbag: fsmn36 writes: "Did you naturally just like the Batman villains more (for their writing or whatever) or were the villain issues released heavily skewed to Batman villains?" Answer: My selections were based on the writing. I wasn't all that familiar with the likes of Ocean Master,…
September 14, 2013: Dog stuff!
This is what comes of having three dogs and fully 80% of your facebook friends/groups being animal-related organizations. Last night, I dreamt that I took my sister's new puppy to the park - and promptly lost him!. In the dream, I fell into conversation with a fellow dog owner, then turned to check on the…
August 31, 2013: Dog matters! And another mailbag!
I've been thinking of adopting a senior dog for a while now, but three considerations have held me back: I'm going to Tokyo in November and, given all the trouble I've had finding someone to watch over my dogs for the two weeks I'll be away, I don't feel right adding another member to the…
August 23, 2013: News of note!
On the strength of his brilliant performance in Daredevil, Ben Affleck has been cast as the not-so-Dark Knight in upcoming Batman/Superman movie. I know, I know. He's an Academy Award winner! True, but I feel the need to point out that it was for directing, not acting. Is this another sign of the disconnect between…
August 18, 2013: Fantasy football, gnocchi, and a prospective dog-sitter!
Great. Now I think I may have pulled my solar plexus! Is that even possible? Not sure if it's the result of the heavy weights I've been lifting, stress, or some mysterious bug but it feels as though I've taken a sucker punch to the stomach. Curiously though, only when I apply pressure to the…
August 9, 2013: Counting down the days! Bottled vs. tap water revisited! Chef Douglas Keane!
Gross insults. Name calling. Petty squabbling. Perceived slights blown out of proportion. Yes, it's that time of year again! Time for... FANTASY FOOTBALL!!! Even though we're 11 days away from draft day, the excitement is palpable. Adding intrigue to this season are a couple of controversial rule changes (we're going with 3 starting wide receivers…
July 27, 2013: Books! Dogs! And foodtrucks!
My latest book haul. As I mentioned in yesterday's entry, my days of shopping at the local Indigo/Chapters mega-chain are a thing of the past. Instead, I'm supporting the smaller, independent bookstores - in this instant, White Dwarf Books (WHITE DWARF BOOKS - Dead Write Books) over on 10th Avenue. It's your one stop shop…
July 17, 2013: Contractual obligations! And an almost addition to the pack!
Akemi has "the" worst sense of direction. And that's really saying something coming from me, someone who HAD "the" worst sense of direction prior to my meeting her and relinquishing the crown. Every time she takes the dogs out for a walk, I experience an uneasy sense of foreboding, sort of akin to what the…
Sunday, June 14: Once again, this blog goes to the dogs. The french bulldogs to be precise…
Today, Lulu attended a networking meeting for french bulldogs. She made a lot of great connections...
July 3, 2013: Dog matters! What movie will we force guest reviewer Cookie Monster to sit through next? Let’s put it to a vote!
Check out Lulu, fairly bursting with excitement at the prospect of going all Risky Business this long weekend. I mean, sure, she looks like a sweet little angel lying there, but don't be deceived. Her dreams are filled with plots and schemes and twisty stings. Dog-sitter, Kerry, better be on her toes or she'll be…
June 22, 2013: The search is on!
Well, I've started my search for a new dog-sitter and so far, so slow. There are a bunch of people/places that offer pet-sitting services, but most board the animals at their homes or places of business and I'm looking for someone who would be willing to stay at my house for the four (ish) days…
June 8, 2013: Alex! John and Nancy! Jelly! And pizza!
Last night, Paul and I got together with our former Stargate script coordinator Alex Levine who, since moving to Toronto, has been busy forging a successful writing career. He has worked on a various productions, most notably Flashpoint and the critically-acclaimed Orphan Black (Check it out!). He's come a long way from his very first…
June 7, 2013: I brushed my teeth with Johnny Walker Red Label last night! Win a set visit for a series that doesn’t exist yet! My sis says thanks!
So far, this trip has been marked by seating issues, a late cancellation, general misfortune, and the mid-brush realization that what I'd packed was not, in fact, toothpaste but a topical ointment for rashes. All in all, an inauspicious start to this east coast swing. Back on the west coast, meanwhile, my pug Jelly is…
June 6, 2013: Travel Day! Cobbler!
My pug, Jelly, hates it when I travel. A couple of weeks ago, as my buddy Cas was wrapping up his stay with us, Jelly spotted me wheeling his carry-on bag out the door. She scrambled up (as best she could given her hip dysplasia) and hurried over, barking as if to say: "Whoa! Where…