Category Archives: Pop culture

One thing about me is you probably never noticed me before

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

I need some Totally Awesome* in my Friday. I love that googling Totally Awesome produced this image: Which makes me think of this song: (Bryan Adams on the phone, it’s Bryan Adams on the phone, it’s Bryan Adams on the phone, it’s Bryan Adams…) … Continue reading →

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Sugar dumpling muffin baby, this world is going crazy…

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

Listening to this album:     (streaming here for who knows how long) and wondering where the quirkypoppy Islands went…         You know, these guys: New album song titles include: This Is Not a Song, No Crying, Can’t … Continue reading →

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That’s how we do, nephew.

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

Cutting edge, Ice. Watch this. Winky face question mark?

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I had a dream today that Punxsutawney gathered round. But much to their dismay, they saw a shadow on the ground

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

If THIS wasn’t happening today, I would stay inside and watch Bill Murray all day. Instead, Darryl and some big sexy with the glasses. Happy groundhog day, y’all. Title credit: Mayer Hawthorne, Dreaming

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We forget to feed our fear.

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

Yesterday I was on the streetcar when an Occupy TO rep started a human mic, outlined the unfair TTC fare hikes and reduced service, while explaining how to start our own movements, and let our voices be heard. I had … Continue reading →

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Are you ready? Are you ready for this? Are you hanging on the edge of your seat?

Posted on August 4, 2011 by

The Grid TO | New Dupont mural design revealed. Yay! The wall I pass on my walk to Boo Radley’s for a pint has a proposed new look. The original mural was obliterated by Mayor Gravyboat’s art-eradication campaign this spring. … Continue reading →

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They say it’s your birthday

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

Happy Birthday George E! In celebration – an article. A song: A to-do list for Rochester-ish folks. And this is where I found the awesome George Eastman illustration (not credited – sorry awesome Illustrator!). All these links can only mean … Continue reading →

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Thank you for the flowers and the book by Derrida

Posted on January 12, 2011 by

One of the frustrating things about being new to a city (relatively, well, despite CRA specs, I think you need a minimum of 365 days to *actually* establish residency in a new place) is finding out I missed something awesome … Continue reading →

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I played video games in a drunken haze, I was seventeen years young, hurt my knuckles punching the machines, the taste of scotch rich on my tongue

Posted on January 1, 2011 by

I love New Year’s Day. My day has included that ^, and this: and this: and the main reason to sit through 95 minutes of Jim Jarmusch’s Coffee & Cigarettes.   And disc one, season one of Chappelle’s Show. And … Continue reading →

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The workers are going home…the workers are going HOME! YEAH YEAH YEAH!

Posted on September 24, 2010 by

My Weezer Articles To Blog About folder is kind of outta control, so – it’s Make A List time! (Think I’m joking? <—Click it) 1. Hilarity over at The Awl: from April 27, 2010, Sex Offender Week: Rivers Cuomo Messes … Continue reading →

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