Late last year I had a close encounter with Homer’s The Odyssey. Since it’s now been made into a blockbuster movie, I thought it was appropriate to revisit this post.
…Homer is Where the Work Is – Redux Read More »
It always surprises me when someone else is surprised by how seriously I take my voice. My whole life, I’ve made my living with it. Don’t accountants take numbers seriously? Doesn’t the artist learn all about paints?
…At the Top of Her Voice Read More »
Maybe by this time next year, we’ll be in so many markets that I’ll put up a schedule. This life has a lot of charm. On Sunday, we’re in our second one at Elgin Harvest Wood-Fired Pizza on Sunset in St. Thomas.
…Another Picker’s and Browser’s Paradise – Sunset Vintage MarketRead More »
Another Picker’s and Browser’s Paradise – Sunset Vintage Market Read More »
There are no paid ads on this website. But let me be perfectly clear that if someone whose product or service I truly believed in came along and offered me a sack of cash, there’d be a banner up top you wouldn’t be able to miss! I don’t actively sell this space for profit.
…Under the Influencer Read More »
If you’re a woman of a certain age, you probably remember the first time someone called you “ma’am.” And if you don’t remember the exact moment, you recall how it felt. There you were, vital, energetic, young and hip. Moments earlier you might have been singing along to a new hit on your favourite music radio station. Wait, maybe that was just me.
…Brandt’s Rant: I Am Not Your (Or Anyone’s) Dear! Read More »
Do you ever think that maybe we know too much? Besides the information we choose to consume, just the availability of it all is so much more than we’ll ever need. In my Canadian news feed do I really need a story about a Florida man who picked up a gator?
…Too Much Knowledge is Not a Good Thing Read More »
My new novel is officially out! Little Voices is available in paperback and ebook formats. Today, I’m going to tell you the story behind this story, and how it came to be.
…Book Release: Little Voices is Now Available Read More »
Last week, I moaned a bit about the weeds growing up between the paving stones that make up our driveway.
…When DIY is DIY-Don’t Read More »
Hank Idsinga’s book about his experiences as a Toronto murder investigator was hard to put down. Idsinga led Toronto’s homicide unit for five years after being a homicide detective. His team cracked the Bruce McArthur serial killer case. Under his supervision some big, cold cases were solved.
…Book Review: The High Road – Confessions of a Homicide CopRead More »
Book Review: The High Road – Confessions of a Homicide Cop Read More »
Some people aren’t going to like this but it’s a truth I feel strongly about. I learned from those who know and changed my ways. For goodness sake, please stop feeding wild animals.
…Feeding Wildlife is for the Birds Read More »
Have you taken out a loan on a pound of ground beef lately? Maybe amortized your latest pot of chili over the next 25 years?
…Chewing the Fat from Grocery Stores Read More »
Has your family doctor started using AI during your visits?
…AI and an MD is NBD Read More »