Monthly Archives: August 2016

Eternal Garage Sale of the Spotless Apartment

Posted on August 31, 2016 by garpinbc

Last Saturday a couple of friends and I had a garage sale. I came away from the experience learning two things: I’m not cut out to work with the public. Unless it’s signed by Picasso, you’re stuff ain’t worth shit. … Continue reading →

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Through the Looking Glass: Looking back at Madonna’s Blonde Ambition Tour

Posted on August 24, 2016 by garpinbc

Last week I saw Strike a Pose, the documentary about Madonna’s backup dancers for her Vogue video and 1990 Blonde Ambition tour.  Madonna has always played a supporting role in the soap opera that is my big queer life. Into … Continue reading →

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Summer of Love: Eighties Edition

Posted on August 19, 2016 by garpinbc

The best part about living on The Drive is having the The Rio Theatre at my disposal. One of my favourite past-times is watching films from my youth on the big screen even though I could probably see them for … Continue reading →

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