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It is so hot in Toronto right now that there is a very noticeable difference in temperature in the shade. The worst thing is that it ain’t even a dry heat.
This afternoon I watched the old Hitchcock classic “Torn Curtain” with Paul Newman and (must be said in a falsetto voice, a la Peter Cook from “Bedazzled”) Julie Andrews. Quite enjoyable.
Finally got around to finding an online source which has the NATO Alphabet along with some older variations. Something I’ve been meaning to do for a couple of years now but never remembered to. Perhaps the new Wilco album title has brought that thought into the forefront of triviality.
Being sick is such a drag.
Elliot turns a year-and-a-half old today. Some say eighteen months. Of course there’s always that comedic bit on when to stop referring to your child’s age in months (ie. This is my son. He’s 47 months old. Ha ha). That shit is so tired.
I’ll be gigging with Nadjiwan for the Return of the Drum Festival in Owen Sound this Saturday. Last year was a lot of fun. I’m hoping Marc rents another one of those bohemeth SUVs that block out the sun (Canyonero, ya-hah, cracking whip sound).
Beats driving my clunker for three hours each way.
Happy Father’s Day, gents.
After a couple ‘o weeks of delay, I’m back to updating this page. Elliot provided the self-portraits. It’s been a busy time – vacationing, rehearsing, gigging and checking out some awesome live music. No luck catching up on my reading though.
I managed to track down the original version of Insomnia yesterday at my old neighbourhood video store (man, do I miss that place). Well worth it if you can find it as it’s better than the remake (of course). Stellan Skarsgard’s is amazing in this flick. The guy’s so intense that he never looks like he’s acting.
I’m offline for the weekend. Elliot’s not big enough to reach the keyboard to update this site. It’s the end of the month, the weather is changing significantly, work is changing, my birthday is very soon. Life is never dull.