Every once in a while I make a reference to my paintings. Truth is, I haven’t put brush to canvas in more than a year but on the weekend I built a new easel so I’m one step closer to getting back on the hobby horse. I just have to decide where I’ll set up my makeshift studio. …
If you’re working in broadcast news (or doing any kind of writing, really) and you don’t have or use a Thesaurus, please, get one. …
A fascinating commentary appeared in yesterday’s New York Daily News that spoke to the consciences of those, like me, who are hooked on this season of American Idol. …
In today’s London Free Press Homes section there’s a description and pictures of how we redid our kitchen. Kudos to How’s Business for the lion’s share of the work! Once you see the “before” you can understand why we needed to create the “after”. …
Yesterday I described myself as a “writer” when I was asked by a stranger, ‘What do you do?” …
There is no local TV morning show in London anymore. …
This morning’s Free Press reports on a financial boost to the organ transplant research team at UWO. …
Let’s assess the nuttiness level one apparently needs to attain to be a celebrity, shall we? …
The Fanshawe students I spoke to back in January have disappointed me. …
My new home has many charms. It’s not too big but not too small, just right for two busy people who do many things together and some things on their own. The backyard is massive, and we’re trying to decide how to use it. Friends have suggested we install a private airstrip or rent it out for festivals. But the kitchen was another story. …
“Kitchen Confidential” House Proud, The Toronto SunRead More »
Reaction to a newspaper article about bullying from letter-writers to that same paper, is really ticking me off. …
I’m as hooked on Lost as ever. It had me when a survivor from the initial crash was sucked into a jet engine in episode one. Yeah, it’s dark and so am I. But I’m wondering how far off the path of reality it will have to wander to tie everything together. …
By now you’ve probably heard that reality show winner J.D. Fortune claims he was dropped as frontman of INXS after an 18 month tour around the world. …
The Corus Radio company has kicked off a chain-wide “shop local” campaign that encourages listeners to get out and buy locally. …
The Academy Awards, the little golden statues forever nicknamed Oscars, are essentially meaningless bling bestowed on people whose lives generally already fall into the category of Ridiculously Lucky. …
Descriptions of the state of the economy have already descended into cringe-worthy cliches. Sure, we have troubles here, but it’s the US that really dropped the financial ball and is feeling the worst of the crisis. …
In a previous posting I shared the supposed interest a producer of Steven and Chris (CBC-TV) had in profiling me on the program. They have my photos. I have no news! I have been too busy to check out the show myself so I have no idea if something was done in my absence or if they’re still considering it or… …
Saab has filed for bankruptcy protection. GM and Chrysler want eleven million squillion billion dollars … or else! Harley Davidson had big lay-offs not long ago. There’s only one solution! Go Zero! …