Festival season is almost upon us, and I’m starting to get really excited about some of the artists I’ll get to hear this summer. At the top of my list is The Swell Season, the duo of Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, who shot to fame in the film Once. Incredibly, there are some among … More Music Monday – The Swell Season
I recently read a letter from one of the country’s leading artists in which he outlined his views on the role of the artist in society. It’s a fascinating list of 22 points from someone who has obviously given this a great deal of thought. Some I found inspirational (#18), some I questioned (#6), and … More The Artist in Society
Like many people, I developed strongly negative feelings about my dentist when I was a kid. Perhaps it was the time I had four teeth pulled and then went back to school with bloody gauze stuffed in my mouth, or the numerous fillings, or the 36 months I spent wearing braces. Whatever it was, visits … More The Best of Ottawa – Kids and Teens Dentistry
I was browsing through some old house programs at a national cultural institution the other day, and came across a fascinating ad from the 1971 season. This is the ad that graced the back cover of every house program for a number of months. Thoughts: 1. Is it possible to read this copy without thinking … More Is That a Nipple I See Before Me?
I’m a mediocre cook and baker at best. I try hard, but I lack the basic techniques required to ever make something truly memorable. Dishes are often overcooked, and the alarm from the smoke detector is frequently a signal to my family that it’s time to eat. The exception may be my banana bread. It’s … More My Banana Bread Recipe
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