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

Posted on May 6, 2017 by garpinbc

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 garpinbc

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 garpinbc

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 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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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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American Pie in Celluloid Form

Posted on July 4, 2016 by garpinbc

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 garpinbc

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 garpinbc

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 garpinbc

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 garpinbc

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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