Day #1 of the UF Writers' Room is complete, and what a day it was. THIS was the view out the boardroom window when I got in this morning following a brisk 30 minutes walk from my place. Between home and work, my royal blue suit had transformed to a deep ocean blue. Was this…
I love reunions! So, a couple of weeks ago, Roger Cross (Dark Matter's SIX/Griffin Jones/Kal Varrick, and every other show's everyone else) sent out a Toronto-wide text to let everyone know he'd be in town shooting one of his innumerable productions. Last night, we finally got together for a feast of steak, sides, steak, wine,…
Ivon and I taste-test a smorgasbord of Japanese convenience store offerings. The snacks... https://youtu.be/YbS8TUZxS-0 The sweets... https://youtu.be/axqhHxIqzfM
Yep. That's what it feels like to me. There was something in the air this weekend - the sense of burgeoning buzz, a storm cloud of activity looming on the horizon. What lies ahead? Well, I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you...with kindness and ask you not to tell anyone because…
While Akemi and the dogs are back home holding the fort, I'm in Montreal to: a) celebrate my sister's birthday and b) eat! Day #1 in photos... Lunch with mom and sis. Ribs and friendship cake. Handsome Fernando. My best buddy, Ralphie. Turkish ice cream. I was pleasantly surprised by the texture and flavour. The…
It was while I was scanning the top shelf, looking decidedly undecided, that the saleswoman stepped up alongside me and asked: “Can I help you find something on your holiday list?” “Sure,”I replied, thankful for the offer. “Do you carry Wii’s?” She threw me an uncertain look - you know, one of those looks an…