Betty White Credits Her Long Life to Vodka and Hot Dogs Honestly, who're you going to believe? A bunch of scientists with a life expectancy of about 77 years or a woman who just celebrated her 96th birthday? For what it's worth, my grandmother lived to 112 through, mostly I suspect, sheer force of will.…
January 19, 2018: Our Day at the Interior Design Show!
Akemi has been dying to check out the Interior Design Show here in Toronto so, this morning, we decided to take a walk down to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre to check out. Understand, I have no interest in interior home design. I mean, I can't even tell London Gray Caesarstone from Carrara Pental Quartz…
January 19, 2018: Here to stay?
It's hard to believe that five years ago I really hated Toronto. Of course, back then, my circumstances were...different. But Toronto - and I - have come a long way since then. We've reached a mutual understanding of sorts. For me, it was more of the sudden revelation that hit me the last time I…
January 17, 2018: Best Comic Book Covers of the Week!
My favorites... Giant vol. 2 Cover art by Mikael Ice Cream Man #1 Cover art by Frazer Irving, Martin Morazzo, Chris O'Halloran Punchline #4 Cover art by Matthew Weldon Strangers in Paradise XXV #1 Cover art by Terry Moore Super Sons #12 Cover art by Giuseppe Camuncoli, Jorge Jimenez, Adriano Lucas, Alejandro Sanchez
January 16, 2018: Dark Matter recognition!
"Excuse me,"said our waiter in his thick Italian accent. "May I ask you a question." "Sure,"said Anthony. "You are an actor?" "Yes." "You are Boone?!" "Yes!" "But after three seasons, it is finished already???" Well, yes. Long story but, in a nutshell, the decision makers at syfy were never fans of the show. Still, I…
January 15, 2017: My kind of busy!
Alas, four months later, we're no closer to finding our dream condo. Or, more to the point, our dream condo that falls within our budget. Not in Toronto or Montreal. So far. But construction on new condos continues apace and, with indications of a softening market, we're hopeful...and in no hurry. Also, I have no…
January 14, 2018: My Favorite Childhood Writers!
I truly believe that it's those beloved childhood authors, the one you couldn't get enough of back when you were in elementary (primary) school that shape you, influencing your creative and character in those formative years. Your sense of humor, personality and, in some cases, your artistic output can be traced directly back to these…
January 13, 2018: Watch, Read, Eat – Recommendations!
WATCH... DARK (Netflix) A missing child sets four families on a frantic hunt for answers as they unearth a mind-bending mystery that spans three generations. While it's easy to draw parallels to Stranger Things, with its youthful protagonists, otherworldly portals, and unexplained child disappearances at the heart of its story, Dark quickly establishes itself as a unique,…
January 12, 2018: Get your Suji limited edition pin!
When Akemi designed the above-pictured Suji pin, she figured she would place an order for about a hundred, sell sixty, and keep the rest as gifts for friends and family. 24 hours after putting the pins on etsy, she has less than thirty left!Clearly, Suji's fanbase is hardcore. If you're thinking of picking one up,…
January 11, 2018: Six More Of 2017’s Best Books!
Since someone asked, here are a few of the great books I read in 2017 that just narrowly missed making my Best Of 2017 list... Marlena by Julie Buntin Everything about fifteen-year-old Cat’s new town in rural Michigan is lonely and off-kilter, until she meets her neighbor, the manic, beautiful, pill-popping Marlena. Cat, inexperienced and…
January 10, 2018: Best Comic Book Covers of the Week!
My favorites... Allies #8 (cover art by Denis Popov) I'm a sucker for sci-fi and this cover is all kinds of intriguing in its premise of discovery. We are on the inside looking out of...what? A stasis pod, a ship, some sort of future medical iso unit? Who are we? WHAT are we? Coyotes #3…
January 9, 2018: Fight! Fight! Fight!
The first rule of Dark Matter Fight Club is Post About Dark Matter Fight Club! Pictured above: Director Bruce McDonald and Co-Executive Producer Robbie David at the official weigh-in for their big match. While we're on the subject, Dark Matter's Solara Shockley (and Brazilian Top Team Purple Belt and 2 time IBJJF World Champion Ayisha Issa)…
January 8, 2018: Light Balls? Delayted? Lulu’s picks tonight’s National Championship winner!
I was going through Akemi's shopping list this morning when, some five items down, came across: "Light balls?" "Yes,"she confirmed. "Light BALLS?"I repeated. "Yes,"she said. "To replace the ones upstairs." And then, realizing: "Light BULBS." She stared quizzically back at me. "BULBS,"I said. "Not BALLS." "What?!"she said, borderline outraged, as if I just informed her…
January 7, 2018: Who Dat?
Oh, it's Suji! Sure, she's thrilled with today's Saints victory. But she was equally overjoyed that her new pins have arrived... Designed by Akemi. I think they really capture the spirit of our perennially befuddled little demon. Don't despair, Lulu! Your design is in-progress.
January 6, 2018: Mailbag!
Answering your burning questions... arcticgoddess writes: "This is a question I asked before regarding your travel to and from Montreal and Toronto. Since they are both so close together, do you prefer air, car or train?" Answer: I prefer air for the simple fact we're ten minutes away from the downtown airport and Montreal is…