One of the great things about my new position is I get to learn about a really wide range of artistic disciplines. After focusing largely on classical music for most of a decade, it’s really cool to spend time getting to know more about theatre, dance, visual arts, and pop/punk/folk/roots/world music. Along the way, I’ve started … More B.C. Faves
I was hit by a car this afternoon. Actually, it was more like an SUV. I was walking across the street at Rideau and Sussex after work, and just as I was about to reach the sidewalk, this SUV at the stop line surged forward about six feet. The front grill rammed into my right … More Close Call
B and I took our first road trip in six years this past weekend. I found it shocking that so much time had passed since our last trip, but then I remembered that anything longer than two hours with two toddlers in the back seat can feel like a cross-country marathon. Our friend Tara was … More The Roadtrip
While A has come out with a number of unintentionally funny remarks over the past couple of years, his younger brother has come out with a few gems recently. Here’s a little sample… Me: “K, did you go on a walk with your school today?” K: “No daddy, the school is too heavy.” (Ed: it … More Kids Say the Darndest Things Part V
For months, our neighbourhood has been anxiously awaiting the demolition of four older apartment buildings to make way for stacked townhomes. As big fans of the Mighty Machines series, the boys have been making frequent trips to the front window with hopes of spotting some mayhem and destruction. There was finally some movement on Friday … More Reporting Live From Manor Park
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