I've been remiss in uploading photos of late, so I'm making up said lengthy omission with this photo-tastic entry... The recent haul from Akemi's patio garden.  Not pictured: tomatoes, chives, and zucchini. Akemi came across an old cookbook and became inspired to try out some new (old) recipes.  A killer tiramisu that I topped with…

https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1431267332064743434 Today, I made the trek down to Toronto's Parkdale district so that I could check out Dave's Hot Chicken along with fellow fried chicken aficionado (and writer-producer) Alex Levine.   The menu is fairly straightforward: chicken tenders or sliders (OR a one of each!), fries, slaw, fountain drinks and milkshakes.  But there's a little…

Had a great time chatting with Brad Wright today on his Companion podcast, chatting about the good old days on Stargate.  We discussed favorite episodes, writers' room dynamics, and the latest on that fourth Stargate series.  Will let you know when it drops. And, since we're on the topic, check out the cool concept art…

https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1430254932888887299 No doubt here.  Tomorrow, I'll be running down the Top 3 cheese-inspired dog names in the categories of Hard Cheeses, Semi Hard Cheeses, Semi Soft Cheeses, and Soft Cheeses. I am endlessly amazed by this business, the way certain projects disappear, sometimes for weeks or months from my radar, occasionally forever, while others pop…

Well, this is exciting.  Later this week, I'll be joining Brad Wright on his The Companion podcast for a trip down Stargate memory lane. What long-buried remembrances will be unearthed?  What forgotten secrets revealed?  Got a question for either of us, head on over to the link and leave us a message... https://twitter.com/bradtravelers/status/1429929031743549441 Whew.  Busy…

Tongue twister. Part of the Flower Hat Collection. Melty sleepy. People always assume that Suji is a pug mix but, in fact, she is pure pug.  Still, I wouldn't be surprised if one of those doggy DNA tests showed she was part koala.

https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1429125242841096197 I will watch the most popular responses so that I can offer up my own equal divisive opinion.  So let's hear 'em! It's hard to believe we're deep into August and fall is almost upon us.  We've regained a certain degree of normalcy here in Toronto, but I wonder how things will progress once…

So I'm finishing up the last of my podcasts for the foreseeable future before going on an extended hiatus, but I was glad to get this one in.  This one was a little different (and, frankly, a lot more fun) in that we chatted less about accomplishments and more about the frustrations and challenges of…

Last night, we went out for sushi for the first time in...oh...a year and a half.  It was an inside counter-sitting omakase service/  A first step towards, hopefully, heading back to Tokyo and revisiting some of our favorite sushi-yas.  Eventually. Some of last night's selection... Edomae Kiyomi I did the five sake sampler while Akemi…

I just received an automated call from Border Services informing me that they have seized an illegal package in my name and, as a result, an arrest warrant has been issued for yours truly.  I was given the option to "Press One to speak to a representative" but figured what was the point?  They've already…

I'm three lessons in to my beginners Korean language course.  If I maintain this torrid pace, by the time we schedule a zoom with that kpop talent, I will have fully mastered "Hello", "Goodbye", and "Have you had lunch?".  My Japanese language review is going much faster, and certainly helped by my daily anime viewing.…

Today, I finally resumed my Japanese language studies.  I'm aiming for one, maybe two lessons a day on my ay to being conversational by the time we're allowed to travel back to Tokyo.  I've also started Beginner's Korean.  Given the current pace of development, I suspect I'll be fluent by the time my sci-fi/kpop series…

Another visit to the Akemi Cafe (and Suji samples some new dog treats).... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltsVrO6xkqc&t=99s Beware the LaCroix! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZi_d88euZM

Words to live by... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1425884578225561601 Words also to live by... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1425614738130706435 The absolute worst are those State of the Union zooms dedicated to summing up what everyone already knows.  Just to make sure we're all on the same page! You'd think they'd put in more than a half-assed effort by giving their fictitious Swiss biologist…

https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1425174238823174146 Suji could use a more energetic dog in the house in the house to keep her on her paw pads.  Thinking this may be the one! https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1425148886713241601 Which brought to mind this recent article... https://twitter.com/ftcommodities/status/1422045103145750542 In short, there are no quick and easy answers. Yesterday, I published my my ultimate bagel rankings... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1424500123963465734 Which…