March 2014

Pharrell Phor a Monday

The song “Happy” by Pharrell doesn’t require an explanation. Its crazy popularity is because it’s infectious and optimistic.  Sometimes I play it at my desk at work after the show, with my headphones on, just for a lift.  Pharrell is the  musical guest on SNL next week and if he doesn’t perform this song people won’t be, you know. But it’s perfect for a Monday.  …

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Brandt’s Randt – Sticks and Stones Take up London Council’s Precious Time

My goodness.  A councillor who’s leaving at the end of this term partly because of the immaturity and lack of productive energy among some of her colleagues, caused quite an uproar this week. Yes, all business grinds to a halt as Joni Baechler has the audacity to give her opinion!!  It’s just another dumb waste of time on a council that seems to look for them week after week.  And I randt.   …

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House Proud – Cramped Toilets in Sochi Were Startling

Photos of the hideous, shared bathrooms tweeted by visitors to the Olympic games in Sochi, Russia got me thinking about a typical Canadian bathroom, and whether there even is such a thing. I’m assuming those tweeted pictures of cramped, stark toilets were atypical in Russia. At least, I hope so.  …

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