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How my love of an ’80s musical made me the ultimate Xanadude | Daily Xtra

Posted on May 6, 2017 by

Seeing Xanadu again 37 years later brought back fond memories of my gay adolescence Source: How my love of an ’80s musical made me the ultimate Xanadude | Daily Xtra

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When the going gets tough: Flash review of Born to Run

Posted on November 20, 2016 by

Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book was the only thing that got me through the 2016 US election. I loved reading about his relationship with Clarence Clemons and his father; his career … Continue reading →

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The fastest way to a nerd’s heart is with Toy Story shoes

Posted on October 31, 2016 by

I live in Canada, but I’ve been listen to NPR religiously. I love the CBC, but I prefer how NPR reporters deliver the news. There could be a zombie apocalypse in Iowa, but the reporter’s voices would still lull me … Continue reading →

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Eternal Garage Sale of the Spotless Apartment

Posted on August 31, 2016 by

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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Summer of Love: Eighties Edition

Posted on August 19, 2016 by

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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American Pie in Celluloid Form

Posted on July 4, 2016 by

The Flick by Annie Baker A play that reads like a novel. The Flick by Annie Baker is a nice slice of Americana about the last 35mm movie theatre in Massachusetts going digital. The play centres around Sam, Avery, and … Continue reading →

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The Art of Living in the Present

Posted on June 18, 2016 by

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondō My rating: 4 of 5 stars I’m not a big fan of self-help books but this was exactly what I needed right now. At … Continue reading →

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Where’d You Go Bernadette

Posted on June 4, 2016 by

Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple My rating: 3 of 5 stars I was really looking forward to reading this book and ended up being disappointed by it. I had heard it was really funny, and it certainly had … Continue reading →

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Sex and the ADHD City

Posted on April 21, 2016 by

Lust & Wonder by Augusten Burroughs My rating: 3 of 5 stars This was a nice companion piece/antidote to A Little Life (which I’m still working my way through). I have to admit to living vicariously through Augusten Burroughs, but … Continue reading →

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Buying a movie ticket should not be this hard

Posted on March 18, 2016 by

Remember back in the day, when if you wanted to see a movie with your friends, you’d just call them on a rotary phone, arrange a time to meet at the theatre, buy your tickets and then go see the … Continue reading →

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