July 2013

Review: Who I Am by Pete Townshend

Sometimes you need a little perspective to really know how influential something or someone was on your life.  It’s only in hindsight that I’ve come to appreciate how big a role the music of The Who played in my coming-of-age years.  Roger Daltry’s emotive vocals coupled with Pete Townshend’s screaming guitar provided a soundtrack to a significant swatch of my life.   …

Brandt’s Randt – Another Downside to Being Around Smokers

Smoking is bad for your health. We all know that. It’s gross to be around.  But my complaint about it has to do with some of the people  in my neighbourhood who have the habit whose smoke I never smell. And please keep in mind that the problem is exaggerated for entertainment purposes! I’m not out picking up garbage every day. But when I am, it’s related to smokers. …

Happy Birthday Canada!

You’re still the best country in the world and I’m grateful to have been born here.  Happy 146th. You don’t look a day over 140, darling.

Canadian flag in the shape of a heart