Dear Toronto
Dear Toronto, Suck it. Yours truly, Adam
A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R95TeZ9jE0Y&w=450&h=259] I did not expect that. I did not expect to enjoy this film. I didn’t not expect to enjoy this film as much as I did. I did not expect to enjoy this film more than Harold & Kumar 2. In A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas, two friends haven’t seen each other in quite some time. A magic joint brings them back together as they must go searching for a Christmas tree. During their hunt for a Christmas tree, everything goes to hell, but they build a stronger friendship thanks to it. As usual there is a lot of drug use, children just say no. Sadly there is… Read More »A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas
Jimmie Simpson
I’ve lived in my neighbourhood for what I think is closing in on four years. I worked at Queen and Broadview for three years before that. Yet I had never been to the Jimmie Simpson rec centre. I went there yesterday and went to their Leisure Swim, which is free (all non-instructor based programs are free). It’s a good quality pool. I have no idea why I didn’t go before. If anyone ever wants to go swimming in the east-end, hit me up.
Magnetic Fields at The Sound Academy
Did you know that security sucks at the Sound Academy? For those unaware, The Sound Academy is the worst venue in Toronto. Situated at the foot of Cherry Street, The Sound Academy is a large warehouse with bars, shitty sound and worse sightlines. After seeing Belle & Sebastian there1 I vowed never to return. However, I knew I would break that for three bands, Belle & Sebastian, The Magnetic Fields, and The Beatles. Fortunately, Belle & Sebastian felt they needed to apologize to their fans for having played there before, so I don’t imagine they will play there again. Unfortunately The Beatles aren’t touring. However, The Magnetic Fields are touring,… Read More »Magnetic Fields at The Sound Academy
An Open Letter to Mayor Ford
Dear Mayor Ford, You love subways. I love subways. Subways, subways, subways. Is there anything better than speeding down a dark tunnel underground? Sure shootin’ there ain’t. And so, with your magical powers of wanting a subway, and granting a subway, I ask you, Mr. Mayor, will you please build a subway from my home directly to my work? See attached map…
CMW at Sonic Boom
It’s Canadian Music Week time, once again. And once again, there’s not much that interests me. Sonic Boom, however is hosting days of afternoon and evening shows. There wasn’t much that interested me about yesterdays shows, except Martha Wainwright. When Wainwright released her first EP Bloody Mother Fucking Asshole, an ode to her father1 I was excited. It had some good songs. However, now, years later, I can’t remember the last time I listened to her music. It was shortly after that she released a full length album simply titled Martha Wainwright. I’ve always wanted to like her more than I actually do, to the point that I then purchased… Read More »CMW at Sonic Boom
Member of Parliament for Toronto-Danforth
It’s a beautiful day in Toronto. While it may be the last day of winter, it feels like the final days of spring. Im sitting in Riverdale Park looking at the sun hanging low over the skyline of Toronto and all I can think is how it exemplifies everything I love about this city, and my neighbourhood. The city is filled with green, and it fades to the skyscrapers downtown. Humans and dogs alike are running around the large open field at the bottom of the valley, while I can sit on the slope taking in the sun for the first time in months. Soon enough we’ll be able to… Read More »Member of Parliament for Toronto-Danforth
Apple Wifi Menu
Apple doesn’t always like to document things. Did you know that when you option-click on the wifi menu it gives you this…
Mike O’Neill @ Soundscapes
One of the disadvantages to going to a small show, without a stage, where you can see the set list, is the disappointment when Mike O’Neill doesn’t play “Andy” or “Camera Shy,” two of your favourite songs from his debut solo record What Happens Now? He did play “Alsatian” and “Are We Waiting,” however, so better than nothing. Mike O’Neill might be known to many of you as the bass player/songwriter from the bass and drum combo The Inbreds. Since the Inbreds break in the late ’90s, O’Neill has spent most of his time working in film, but he has released three records, What Happens Now?, The Owl, and Wild Lines.… Read More »Mike O’Neill @ Soundscapes
Deep Dish Pizza
Last week, I went to the Miller Abode, and along with Emily, we made some deep dish deliciousness. The night wasn’t just about pizza, it was also about wine. Mmm, wine. Sprinkling the parmesan on the deep dish pizza, we layered some sauce, sausage (SPICY!), salami (SPICY!), green peppers, onions, mushrooms, mozzarella, and of course sauce. It was bloody tasty1. OM NOM NOM! Not bloody. [↩]