Talk and Die
By now you’re aware that actress Natasha Richardson has died after what seemed to be a very minor tumble on a Quebec ski hill while taking a private lesson. …
The Pinch Hits Home
Real Women Magazine has gone under. …
Home Sweet-Smelling Home – House Proud, Toronto Sun
You enter your house after a few hours away and it’s like a slap in the nose. You wonder how long it has smelled so bad and if anyone else has noticed. …
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Taking a Tumble
As I was lying on the pavement taking inventory of my body, knowing I wasn’t badly hurt, my most vivid thought was, Well, I’m glad THAT’S overwith! …
Review: Milk
A film such as this, about a little-known (on a wide scale) gay activist who truly helped change the world for the better, upsets me as much as I enjoy watching and learning about such inspirational people. …
Erin Davis’s Day at CMW
For the uninitiated, Canadian Music Week is a big deal for those involved in any aspect of music and broadcasting. …
Kudos to Erin
This morning, my wonderful friend Erin Davis will be honoured for her amazing career, with the Rosalie Trombley Award at a breakfast this morning. I will be there, at her table, with her family and friends, cheering for her. …
Steven and Chris Update
Another “sign of the times” in the broadcasting world, apparently. …
Educating Educators
Quite some time ago I contributed a chapter to a University textbook. It’s now official! The book almost exists! …
Picasso in Progress
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. …
News Tip
If you’re working in broadcast news (or doing any kind of writing, really)Â and you don’t have or use a Thesaurus, please, get one. …
More Idol Musings
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. …
More Kitchen Coverage
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”. …
Here In The Real World
Yesterday I described myself as a “writer” when I was asked by a stranger, ‘What do you do?” …
Broken Business Model? Broken Promises
There is no local TV morning show in London anymore. …
An Expense That Makes Sense
This morning’s Free Press reports on a financial boost to the organ transplant research team at UWO. …
Crazy Stars
Let’s assess the nuttiness level one apparently needs to attain to be a celebrity, shall we? …
Missed Opportunity
The Fanshawe students I spoke to back in January have disappointed me. …