Tonight, Akemi and I are joining some of the neighbors of a beer and wing night.  Unlike SOME, we will not be buying our wings from the local Caribbean restaurant or fast food place but will, instead, make three different home versions (from top left clockwise: Gochujuang [Akemi], spicy slated egg yolk [Akemi],  honey-lemon thyme…

Impetigore (2019) A woman inherits a house in her ancestral village, but she is unaware that members of the community have been trying to locate her, holding her responsible for a curse that has plagued them for years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrPt_t3wTgU Thoughts: A solid supernatural thriller that gets a little convoluted but is bookmarked by two diabolically disturbing…

If a poor old rice farmer dies, and his indolent child(ren) sell his land for booze money, and the new owner neglects the rice fields, THEN he will rise out of the mud to haunt the area as a Dorotabo - a zombie that will not rest until the land is sold to a more…

Morning stop-over at St.-Viateur Bagel. I picked up a sesame seed and poppy seed mix for Akemi and our neighbor, Kevin (by special request). Final lunch: sweet cannelloni. Homeward bound! Akemi and Suji surprised me at the airport upon my arrival (I believe it was Suji's idea).  I think I may have dislocated my shoulder…

Last full day in Montreal, then it's back to Toronto tomorrow where some major writing awaits.  In the meantime... Mom's taralli are ready - and headed for Akemi! Mom's treadmill makes me nervous. Sis brought cheese biscuits. Cousin Carolyn and the garlic cheerleader. The truffle spaghettini The octopus with burrata and croccantini More peppers! The…

I got up at 6:45 a.m. this morning.  To be honest, I was awake even earlier but opted to stay in bed in the hopes I could salvage maybe another hour's sleep.  Alas, it was not to be.  Typical for a travel day. After packing, I took Suji out for her morning constitutional (Last time…

This weekend I am Montreal-bound to celebrate Thanksgiving with mom and sis!  Fly out Saturday morning and back home Tuesday afternoon.  What awaits me in La Belle Province?  Besides Smoke Meat Pete and Chocolats Favoris. Just ordered this for my birthday.... And now I want this... Today's Yes/No... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1578040378007109632 From the Stargate vault - "The…

Beware the Teke Teke, the ghost of a woman whose lower torso was severed by a train and now haunts the tracks, dragging herself around by her arms. She is shockingly quick and can even outpace speeding cars. So look out! If she catches you, she will claim your legs! The offspring of a human…

Animal Humanos (2020) A couple and their young daughter live in terror of the neighbor's dog. After the child is bitter, the dog is put down - much to the dismay of its owners. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLhXwk0u9a0 Thoughts: Clunky, cliche-ridden, and occasionally ridiculous. Ham-fistedly drives home its point. 2.5/5 Sleep Tight (2011) Apartment concierge Cesar is a…

No, really.  She's listening. Enjoying physio! Out and about with friends. When it comes to Suji, anything has hat potential. Already in Halloween mode...

Suji was unusually cranky following her last physio appointment.  Unlike many of the other canine attendees who purportedly love the water, Suji is NOT an enthusiastic underwater walker or swimmer, preferring to let the techs simply pull around as she bobs above the surface.  Anyway, after picking her up - and promptly getting caught in…