December 2, 2017: Our one year anniversary with Suji!
Yep. One year ago today we took in a special needs senior. She came with her own wheelchair. She mostly got around by pulling herself by her front legs, dragging her back legs behind her. She was quiet, gentle, and kept to herself. A lot has changed in twelve months... Suji arrives in Toronto. Arriving home…
November 23, 2017: This ‘n That!
Quick, get in! Next stop = Slumber Land! Hey, if you're thinking of making our dogs new outfits, Akemi offers up the following doggy measurements. I think she does a fairly good job of capturing Suji's trademark wide-eyed wonder, and Lulu's general furtiveness. Who feels like kaka for dinner? Pardon me? Happened across this sign…
October 24, 2017: Akemi’s Coffee Cap Series!
Monet had Water Lilies, Picasso had his Blue Period, and my girlfriend Akemi has Coffee Cap series, a collection of photos of our dog Suji sporting varied coffee caps as hats. The series to date... The biggest challenge has been in sourcing coffee caps in assorted colors. The other day, we stopped for coffee not…
March 17, 2017: Bubba
He was supposed to be a present for my ex's brother but, after having him for two weeks, I decided to keep him and got her brother a toaster oven instead. He was unlike my other two pugs at the time. Whereas Jelly was a bossy bitch and Maximus a laid back lover, Bubba was…
March 15, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 69 of 91!
The people have spoken and we have a brand new episode title. Aint democracy wonderful? Your winner... "Episode 33: Wish I Could Believe You" Thanks to everyone who made Operation Name-Another-Episode a great success. But special thanks goes to YOU. Yes, YOU! Today was Bring Your Daughter To Work (And Leave Her With Key Hair…
March 11, 2017: The Bubba Update
Sadly, it isn't good news for our boy. A follow-up with our oncologist revealed that the tumors in his lungs have grown since our last visit one month ago. As a result, she suggested we discontinue the Palladia treatment and focus on making the most of the time he has left. We'll continue administering the…
February 18, 2017: What’s best for Bubba
There are still some rewrites to do, a couple of polishes to finish, and a series finale to break but, for now, I'm taking it easy. For now, it's all about the dogs. We broke out the stroller for the dogs while Lulu managed to limp her way to the dog park long enough to…
February 17, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 Day 56 of 91!
And that's a wrap on Dark Matter Season 3 Production Phase II. The third and final phase commences a little over a week from now. Until then, it'll be R&R&R (Rest and Relaxation and Reading) for me. Unfortunately, not everyone made it to the hiatus. But those that did have earned a well-deserved break from 7:30…
January 11, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 29 of 91!
What's this? Could I have finally given in and granted Jodelle Ferland's request for a shipboard mascot. Director of Photography test tastes the commissary offerings. Space beer! Laying some track for the commissary walk 'n talk. The masterful work of Dark Matter Production Designer Ian Brock and his teams - art and construction departments. The early…
January 10, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 28 of 91!
Director Steve DiMarco charges into his final days of production on Episode 303. Director of Photography Craig Wright mans the heavy machinery. Addressing the troops. Daenerys Riley Well, look who was in town on business - but took some time out for a little eating pleasure. If it isn't our old Stargate fellow writer-producer Carl Binder. In…
December 18, 2016: Suji and Secrets!
In a matter of days, we'll be in Montreal and my mother's house will come alive with the pitter patter of little paws - roughly thirty-two in all not counting the feline variety. In preparation, we're shopping, gift-wrapping, packing, and bathing... Suji deserved the spa treatment after a thoroughly exhausting afternoon at Trinity Bellwoods Park…
December 17, 2016: Suji enters rehab!
Yes, years of hard living have taken their toll. So, today, Suji entered rehab... First, a little test of those gimpy hindquarters. Yes, they're weak and she suffers from hip dysplasia, but she can really motor when she gets up a full head of steam. Into the tank for her hydrotherapy session. The handle…
December 15, 2016: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 20 of 91!
"Motorists should consider postponing non-essential travel..." Is going home considered non-essential? Should be interesting. We have a little over an hour before wrap and waze is already telling me it's going to take me a while to get home. A while that's going to get even whilier as the snowstorm continues to rage. Melissa is…
December 10, 2016: Contest winner!
Early in November, I held a little contest on this blog, asking fans to directly identify two props featured in Dark Matter's second season. Then, we rolled into production and I forgot to announce the winner. And so, better late than never, the winner of the cast-signed script who correctly identified the props - and the episodes…