When people ask me what I'm working on, I will always list at least a half-dozen projects in various stages of development. At present, it's actually eight. It may seem like a lot but the truth is, in this business, you never know: what's going to move forward, what will be delayed, what will get…
December 17, 2020: Remembering Steve DiMarco
Saddened to hear of the sudden passing of director Steve DiMarco who I worked with over two seasons of Dark Matter. A unique individual with a sense of style all his own, Steve was one of this industry's quickest and most efficient shooters, never failing to make his days, often wrapping early (to the delight…
December 15, 2020: In case you missed it…
Here's last night's Orville Nation Dark Matter Episode 11 discussion with director Martin Wood. Some tidbits and BTS stories here for Stargate fans as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NMrZpaimpM One of the things we discussed was the possibility of doing a Stargate rewatch once we wrap up Dark Matter. Anyone interested? Whew. I spent three hours zooming today.…
December 14, 2020: Orville Nation with special guest star Martin Wood! News of note! SGU!
Later today, Dark Mater and Stargate fans! Orville Nation reconvenes for a discussion of Dark Matter Episode 10 with special guest star - Director Martin Wood! https://twitter.com/nation_orville/status/1338158781751046147 Come armed with your Dark Matter, Stargate, and assorted other questions! File this one under "Culinary Crimes" - https://twitter.com/poetatoeboi/status/1337849673093009408 News of note: 4 diet tweaks I can really…
December 12, 2020: Mecha Oishikatta!
Today, Akemi and I received an early Christmas gift from one of our good friends (code name: Black Jack!) in the form of this beautiful custom bento box via Shoushin, home of Toronto's best sushi! The bentos were bamboo. Bento #1: (clockwise from top left) Ankimo, torotaku makimono and tamago, tako with spinach, and shirk.…
My Top 10 Favorite Mushrooms!
I've never been a fan of your common grocery store mushrooms (button, cremini) but have always loved the wild varieties. Back when I used to frequent restaurants (Remember indoor dining?), October was always a month to look forward to because it was mushroom season and one could look forward to dedicated menus featuring everything from…
December 10, 2020: Snow Monkeys! Projects! Misaki Han!
Well, well, well. Isn't this exciting? My Snow Monkeys wrapped up a first place finish (and first round bye) in League of Our Own fantasy football action. That means that, this week, we can sit back and watch our rivals go at it in quarterfinal action as we look ahead to week 15. I haven't…
December 2, 2020: Chatting with actress Torri Higginson and director/stunt coordinator John Stead!
Are you ready, Dark Matter and Stargate fans? Later today, Orville Nation's live weekly Dark Matter rewatch discussion continues with TWO special guest stars: actress Torri Higginson (Commander Truffault) and John Stead (episode director, series stunt coordinator). We'll be chatting about Episode 10 - but the conversation may stray to other topics: dogs, birthdays, and,…
December 6, 2020: Suji Sunday!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL7tQDacYFQ Helping with the laundry. All dressed up and somewhere to be. Looking three years younger! Sleepy time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS85HJvrQNo Sneezy!
December 5, 2020: My lockdown rant
Came across this video on twitter today of a desperate small business owner in California being forced to shut down her outdoor dining area while, some 50 feet away, a film/t.v. crew sets up their own outdoor dining area in advance of a production - https://twitter.com/SpencerKlavan/status/1335007535070253057 There has been a massive failure of leadership across…
December 4, 2020: It’s not really Christmas without Tokyo!
Well, sounds like pretty much everyone is staying put this holiday season. Disappointing for many, I'm sure, but, without a doubt, the right call given present circumstances. Hopefully sis can set mom up with her internet package by Christmas we can have a festive little zoom chat and look forward to a return to normalcy...…
December 3, 2020: Holidays plans! Projects progress! And a little Yes/No!
As you know, I've been debating whether or not I should go to Montreal for the holidays. On the one hand, I haven't seen mom and sis since Christmas 2019 and I feel I'd be relatively safe staying at mom's since she has been in lockdown since March. On the other hand, I worry that…
December 1, 2020: Recommendations! And pictures!
Just finished this series and was, to be honest, pleasantly surprised. The reason? Because lately, whenever a show has been talked up to this degree, it's ended up being a massive disappointment. For me anyway. It would seem that critics and viewers are confiscating productions they desperately WANT to be good with productions that actually…
November 30, 2020: Snow Monkeys poised!
Well now. How grand is this? As the penultimate week in my Snow Monkeys' regular season schedule draws to a close, they seem poised to wrack up a decisive win... ...thereby securing not only a playoff spot, but a first round bye. Meaning that, instead of agonizing over waiver picks and starts and sits (There…
November 29, 2020: Suji Sunday!
Rudolph's understudy. Santa's little helper. Head shot for her new book jacket. Melty sleepy. Reflecting on life. Cookies Monster! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nazy8eC4_Uo Join us tomorrow night for a discussion Dark Matter Episode with the gang at Orville Nation and special guest star Russell Yuen (Akita-san!). https://twitter.com/sgcgate/status/1332718375328428032