Monthly Archives: November 2003

Recently my brother and his wife were on a retreat to downtown Toronto when, early in the morning, they bore witness to a contemporary variation of a classic story. A classic bestselling story, I should say. Danielle Steele? No. John … Continue reading →

If my brother had not been there to see it himself, the truth would have been wasted on me alone. I should mention that we had also been drinking. . . .and were drunk. The scene: once again, Broadview and … Continue reading →

Latest evidence reveals new secrets about Don Jail incarcerees! Anthropologists the world over recognise this latest find as definitive evidence that men in the Don Jail wore, while carousing, a hat like the legendary Bob Denver wore on his groundbreaking … Continue reading →

Earlier in the day I mentioned underwear briefly. . .I’ll give you a minute if you missed that one. . .and I’d like to share another story about this handy little accessory. At the Brewery we recently hosted the Young … Continue reading →

My happy little family lives near the Don Jail. We play on the same street that small time crooks, cat mutilators, drunks, and hardened murderers call home. When they’ve done their debt to society, these same crooks are vomited back … Continue reading →

The 504 King Streetcar has been diverted for a number of months. This inconvenience was clearly taking its toll on the ridership–people were on edge, depressed, and more confused than usual. But Sunday, November 23rd marked a return to normalcy … Continue reading →

I am many things, but a random name-caller I am not. At least, not usually. Waiting on Yonge St. is always a trip; what kind of trip depends on the time of day. Night time is my favorite; the crazies … Continue reading →

In today’s economic climate, with downsizing and cut-backs, it is refreshing to know that there are some people in this world who still love their job. Take my recent acquaintance at the corner of Yonge and Dundas for example. His … Continue reading →

I’m afraid that I’m falling into a rut. The best thing that I have to share today is yet another “party monster on the loose”. But it’s pretty sassy. From time to time it falls on my shoulders to tell … Continue reading →

Weddings are always hollowed and blissful events. There are so many moments in the day, and each moment is so full of cherished memories that I would only humble myself to try and record them all. . . .save this … Continue reading →