The Al Smith Dinner is an American political institution. Since 1960, this fundraiser for underprivileged children put on by the Archdiocese of New York in memory of a former New York Governor and the first Catholic to run for President. It usually features the two Presidential candidates in a humourous, roast-style environment which is usually their last […]
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Throwback Thursday – #tbt – Dad, What’s a Video Store? (November 2009)
I never realised how the Netflix interface of rows of similar-themed movies mimics the layout of an old-fashioned video store. (Also note, this was around Grey Cup time and Pace was sporting a Riders jacket *and* green hair!)
Eminem Releases “Campaign Speech”, A Song About The US Presidential Election
I have enjoyed the three Presidential debates bigly. Some sharp person caught that Hillary wore a red pantsuit, a blue pantsuit and a white pantsuit in the three debates she participated in. Eminem released a song.
2016 US Election Party Menu Suggestions
The debate is tomorrow night and the actual election is only three weeks away – get planning your Election Party Menu now! Risotto – using recipe of Clinton campaign chair person, John Podestra, as found in an e-mail leaked by Wikileaks Tacos – preferably directly from a taco truck since the “Latinos for Trump” group chair claimed that […]
Music Monday – “They’re lining up the prisoners and/The guards are taking aim/I struggled with some demons/They were middle-class and tame”
“You Want It Darker” – Leonard Cohen
Sandos Caracol All-Inclusive Resort, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Sandos Caracol is the name of the resort we’ve booked for our hot holiday this winter. We’re pretty excited – as one review I read online observed: “One of the best things about this resort is that it has all the things you’d normally pay extra for as excursions or at least for an extra […]
Friday Fun Link – Bob Dylan Wins Nobel Prize for Literature
After the announcement, some were in favour, some were against and some were surprised. As an English major, a music fan, a librarian and someone who’s worked in and still involved with book publishing, I have absolutely no issue with this choice – mostly because it means I got to see a Nobel Laureate in concert! 😉 […]
Throwback Thursday – #tbt – Our Next Trip Is Booked
We’ve had a lot of trips in the interim but we haven’t been to Mexico since 2004. But we’re about to correct that – we just booked our next winter trip!
The NHL Season Begins Tonight!
First overall draft pick, Auston Matthews has already had a memorable debut, setting a modern day record with four goals in his first game and yet, the futile Toronto Maple Leafs still lose 5-4 to the Ottawa Senators. And Regina isn’t the only city celebrating a new sports arena. But as another NHL season kicks off, I’m […]