Tag Archives: The Eighties

The Lady on the Train

Posted on September 4, 2016 by garpinbc

I come from a large family, so I have a lot respect people’s personal space. If I’m you’re neighbour, I’ll try to keep the volume of my music and TV down. I don’t man-spread on public transit, and I take … 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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Coo Coo for “Eleanor & Park”

Posted on August 1, 2014 by garpinbc

Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell I read this book because Linda Holmes is always talking about it on Pop Culture Happy Hour (and it was one of Kindle’s Daily Deals a while ago). I’ve read a lot of good … Continue reading →

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