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Best 1977-Era Punk

I listen to indie rock and love to keep up on what’s new, but my favourite old music is 1977-era punk. I bet Johnny Rotten never imagined that 50-year-old moms would be working out to his music 35 years later

Best 1977-Era Punk

I listen to indie rock and love to keep up on what’s new, but my favourite old music is 1977-era punk. I bet Johnny Rotten never imagined that 50-year-old moms would be working out to his music 35 years later

Everyday Earth Day To-Do List

Everybody I know is quite thrifty and green, and I try to do my part! Here are the big-ticket things I’ve done to amp it up: Moved back to my hometown where people are proud to be frugal (it makes

Everyday Earth Day To-Do List

Everybody I know is quite thrifty and green, and I try to do my part! Here are the big-ticket things I’ve done to amp it up: Moved back to my hometown where people are proud to be frugal (it makes

My Top 20 Favourite Movies

I am on a movie binge this weekend and I stopped to think about my favourite films. They are a combination of comedy, camp, drama, history, literature, sex, music and growing-up stories. 5 cult-y movies: Monty Python and the Holy

My Top 20 Favourite Movies

I am on a movie binge this weekend and I stopped to think about my favourite films. They are a combination of comedy, camp, drama, history, literature, sex, music and growing-up stories. 5 cult-y movies: Monty Python and the Holy

2012 Goal Update: Month 3

End of first quarter of 2012! I had a whole bunch of goals/resolutions for this year. Here’s how I did in March: Concerts: Tickets have been bought for Sarah Slean with Symphony Nova Scotia in April. I could not resist

2012 Goal Update: Month 3

End of first quarter of 2012! I had a whole bunch of goals/resolutions for this year. Here’s how I did in March: Concerts: Tickets have been bought for Sarah Slean with Symphony Nova Scotia in April. I could not resist

What’s In My Cupboards

Old Mother Hubbard jokes aside, I have 4 cupboards for food and no extra storage. But, there are only two of us here. As long as I don’t stock up (a la Doomers), the space is enough. Especially when you

What’s In My Cupboards

Old Mother Hubbard jokes aside, I have 4 cupboards for food and no extra storage. But, there are only two of us here. As long as I don’t stock up (a la Doomers), the space is enough. Especially when you

What’s in My Fridge

So, the ol’ fridge had not been cleaned from top to bottom for a while. Today I went through the stuff that would last for months or years, and decided whether to keep it. As a result, I got rid

What’s in My Fridge

So, the ol’ fridge had not been cleaned from top to bottom for a while. Today I went through the stuff that would last for months or years, and decided whether to keep it. As a result, I got rid

2012 Goal Update: Month 2

First of all, the more fun stuff: Went to the 1st of the 4 restaurants on my wish list! Rom and I went out to Morris East after work one evening. I knew they made wood-oven pizzas, but did not

2012 Goal Update: Month 2

First of all, the more fun stuff: Went to the 1st of the 4 restaurants on my wish list! Rom and I went out to Morris East after work one evening. I knew they made wood-oven pizzas, but did not

You Need Art! – My Obvious Buildings Wish List

I love the difference between photos and reality when it comes to visiting a famous building. In my mind’s eye, the building has a clean, dramatic approach and an entry across an uncluttered courtyard. When I get inside, I can

You Need Art! – My Obvious Buildings Wish List

I love the difference between photos and reality when it comes to visiting a famous building. In my mind’s eye, the building has a clean, dramatic approach and an entry across an uncluttered courtyard. When I get inside, I can

I’ll Do It Later!

I am proactive most of the time, but here are the top 10 things I am forever putting off: Making appointments: Doctor, dentist, eye exam, vet. I don’t have a medical phobia. I just don’t like reorganizing my work schedule!

I’ll Do It Later!

I am proactive most of the time, but here are the top 10 things I am forever putting off: Making appointments: Doctor, dentist, eye exam, vet. I don’t have a medical phobia. I just don’t like reorganizing my work schedule!

Top 11 Albums of 2011

I mostly listen to upbeat indie rock and 2011 was a great year for my kind of music! A few of my favourite bands put out new albums, and I discovered some new ones. I listen to music while working

Top 11 Albums of 2011

I mostly listen to upbeat indie rock and 2011 was a great year for my kind of music! A few of my favourite bands put out new albums, and I discovered some new ones. I listen to music while working