Sunday, December 11, 2022
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Riley & Frankie with three friends
Nice day for just chillin outside the www.OshawaDogClub.ca clubhouse
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Dark Roast Peanut Butter. Finally!
My FreshCo has been out of stock for months, but today I got lucky. This was one of the last two left! Yes!!!
Saturday, November 19, 2022
Friday, November 11, 2022
My Class Picture from 1969 at Bessborough School, Leaside
Best as I recall, this was one of my first class pictures. I missed much of kindergarten, and skipped most of grade one as well. Later years were a bit hit and miss. I did better with hockey team pictures.
I'm one of the delinquents in the back row…just look for the one being a goof.
I'm one of the delinquents in the back row…just look for the one being a goof.
Monday, October 24, 2022
Listening to Graham J Williams Music on @Bandcamp
Graham is also on Apple Music and Spotify but I like Bandcamp, especially for following local (GTA) Canadian artists.
Sunday, October 16, 2022
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Saturday, October 1, 2022
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Monday, September 26, 2022
Five Little Indians
Excellent book! One review said it was "Wounding and powerful…Haunting and profound". It was all of that and so much more. If you can get your hands on a copy it is time well spent. I borrowed this copy from @oshawalibraries
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#fivelittleindians #michellegood
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#fivelittleindians #michellegood
Sunday, September 18, 2022
Sunday, August 21, 2022
Saturday, August 20, 2022
Monday, August 15, 2022
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
One of my favourite foods just got better
Chapman Ice Cream just brought out this new flavour of ice cream combining coffee and chocolate… doesn't get any better than that π
Saturday, July 30, 2022
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Sleeping With the Past, Elton John
Lucked out at the 2nd hand shop yesterday. Came across this cassette tape of Elton John's 'Sleeping with the Past' that I'd never listened to before - other than the radio playing the title track and Sacrifice — which, believe it or not, was Elton's first ever hit single in the UK.
Apple says it's genre is Pop, but it has some really strong soul and bluesy overtones I really like. The album was released in 1989 and dedicated to Bernie Taupin
Apple says it's genre is Pop, but it has some really strong soul and bluesy overtones I really like. The album was released in 1989 and dedicated to Bernie Taupin
Monday, July 18, 2022
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Theresa & Patrick: a Beautiful Couple, a Beautiful Wedding — Lasalle Park, Burlington
As the father-of-the-bride I had the absolute pleasure of spending this past weekend enjoying the celebration of the marriage between my daughter and son-in-law, Tee & Pat. It was two full days of pure joy capped off with a wedding reception that, like the entire weekend, could not have been more perfect. The happy couple planned and orchestrated the entire event on their own and it was beautiful, and flawless — much like their lives together have been up to this point. I look forward to watching and celebrating their many accomplishments/milestones that will undoubtedly follow. Theresa and Patrick, I couldn't love you both any more than I do. Congratulations!

Friday, July 1, 2022
Thursday, June 30, 2022
I’ll be Celebrating Canada Day by Caring for 18 Pets
With Oshawa Dog Club I'll have Nine dogs this Canada Day weekend, three past our maximum. Additionally, I'm home alone this week so I'll also be caring for a pig, two goats, four chickens, and two bunnies. Thankfully, it's supposed to be perfect weather.
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
I Wonder How Many @HarveysCanada Burgers I’ve Had Since the 70s?
I don't get off the ranch much these days but when I do, I like to get my Original Combo at Harvey's. Pictured here is a stock photo but my usual is an original, no cheese, with mustard, relish, pickles, onions — which was half gone before I thought to take a pic, hence this stock photo. In the 70s I'd order either my usual, or my other favourite they don't have anymore — steak on a bun with frings. Regardless of how many burgers I've had over the years, Harvey's has been my go to place for almost 50 years. In the 70s the usual location was the one in Scarborough on Sheppard at Brimley. Harvey's, a good meal every time!
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
The Flame: Leonard Cohen’s Final Book
Picked this up a few days ago and am loving it! I highly recommend it and, if you do get yourself a copy, be sure to read both the Forward and the Editorial Note — only a few pages but there are interesting tidbits in both. After those there is no further preamble, next page starts right into the first poem and right from the first stanza (below) you know this book is quintessentially Cohen.
I was always working steady
But never called it art
I was funding my depression
Meeting Jesus reading Marx
Sure it failed my little fire
But it's bright the dying spark
Go tell the young Messiah
Friday, June 17, 2022
Custom Logo T-Shirts using Heat Transfer Paper
Haven't done any custom t-shirts for a long while but these turned out really good. Just a black logo on some blue and white T-shirts for Oshawa Dog Club
Monday, June 13, 2022
Finally Purchased My @OSCC55plus Membership
Stopped in at the Delpark Homes Centre for a quick lunch at the Oshawa Seniors Centre. Decided it was time I signed up. Not sure how involved I can get while still working full time but regardless, it's a good organization and deserves to be supported.
My Latest Pickup at @OshawaLibraries
I do use their digital service as well, but something about reading an actual ink-on-paper book that I just love!
Saturday, June 11, 2022
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Saturday, June 4, 2022
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Obscured by Clouds - My Favourite @PinkFloyd album turns 50 today
Obscured by Clouds was the music from the film "The Valley". I didn't know that until decades later, I simply just loved the album for itself. Still do, and I still haven't seen the film.
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Toronto Voyageurs Hockey Club • MTHL 1971
Not sure of the exact year. Could be 1970 or 1972. But that's me in the 2nd row, 2nd in from the right. My Dad (John Rodkin) coached, he's in the back row far left. The C is Denny Byers. The A on the left is John Frizzel — or maybe Johnny is 2nd row, 3rd from left...not sure. The A on the right I think was Vince, and his Dad is back row far right. Don't recall any other names right now but if anyone recognizes someone please let me know so I can add the name.
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Reposted from the Toronto Voyageurs Facebook Group
Monday, May 30, 2022
The Toronto Telegram ceased Publication in 1971
My parents had the telegram delivered daily. I was nearly 11 when it ceased publishing so I don't know why, 50 years later, I remote it so fondly…but I do.
Saturday, May 28, 2022
Frankie, Riley, and Stanley
Frankie, and Riley are hanging out with their friend Stanley in the shade by the creek on this sunny Summer afternoon.
Friday, May 27, 2022
Monday, May 16, 2022
It Ain’t Easy. John Baldry on Vinyl
It Ain't Easy, by John Baldry. One of my favourite albums produced in 1971 by Elton John and Rod Stewart and featuring so many more. Very cool π
Sunday, May 15, 2022
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Frank Sinatra Vinyl from the 1950s
Although not usually my go to genre, I do like Frank. Especially his earlier recordings. So when a friend offered these to me before she put them in a donation bin, I happily accepted. From 1955, 1958, and 1959. All in pristine condition. Sometimes you just get lucky π
Sunday, May 8, 2022
Did You Win the Day or Lose it?
Is anybody happier, because you passed their way?
Does anyone remember, that you spoke to them today?
The day is almost over and its toiling time is through
Is there anyone to utter now, a grateful word of you?
As you take a glance back over, the day that's slipping fast.
Did you help a single person of the many that you passed?
Is a single heart rejoicing, over what you did or said?
Does the one whose hopes were fading, now with courage look ahead?
Did you win the day or lose it, was it well or sorely spent?
Did you leave a trail of kindness, or a scar of discontent?
As you close your eyes in slumber, do you think that God would say?
You have earned one more tomorrow, by the good you did today.
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
One of My Fave Songs/Prayers — Leonard Cohen, Come Healing
O, gather up the brokenness
Bring it to me now
The fragrance of those promises
You never dared to vow
Bring it to me now
The fragrance of those promises
You never dared to vow
The splinters that you carried
The cross you left behind
Come healing of the body
Come healing of the mind
The cross you left behind
Come healing of the body
Come healing of the mind
And let the heavens hear it
The penitential hymn
Come healing of the spirit
Come healing of the limb
The penitential hymn
Come healing of the spirit
Come healing of the limb
Behold the gates of mercy
In arbitrary space
And none of us deserving
Of cruelty or the grace
In arbitrary space
And none of us deserving
Of cruelty or the grace
O, solitude of longing
Where love has been confined
Come healing of the body
Come healing of the mind
Where love has been confined
Come healing of the body
Come healing of the mind
O, see the darkness yielding
That tore the light apart
Come healing of the reason
Come healing of the heart
Come healing of the reason
Come healing of the heart
O, troubledness concealing
An undivided love
The heart beneath is teaching
To the broken heart above
An undivided love
The heart beneath is teaching
To the broken heart above
And let the heavens falter
Let the earth proclaim
Come healing of the altar
Come healing of the name
Let the earth proclaim
Come healing of the altar
Come healing of the name
O, longing of the branches
To lift the little bud
O, longing of the arteries
To purify the blood
To lift the little bud
O, longing of the arteries
To purify the blood
And let the heavens hear it
The penitential hymn
Come healing of the spirit
Come healing of the limb
The penitential hymn
Come healing of the spirit
Come healing of the limb
O let the heavens hear it
The penitential hymn
Come healing of the spirit
Come healing of the limb
The penitential hymn
Come healing of the spirit
Come healing of the limb
Monday, May 2, 2022
The Beard is Coming Back
Probably not going back to the really long hair, it was becoming too much of a pain in the ass. But I do miss the beard so it's on its way back!
Sunday, May 1, 2022
Friday, April 29, 2022
Sunday, April 24, 2022
Toshiba TMC-7560 Vintage Stereo
Isn't this awesome!!!
Just picked it up today. Fully restored and working perfectly. #Toshiba TMC-7560 Stereo Receiver with cassette deck.
Just picked it up today. Fully restored and working perfectly. #Toshiba TMC-7560 Stereo Receiver with cassette deck.
Friday, April 22, 2022
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Sunday, April 17, 2022
Chung Moi Restaurant
Enjoyed a delicious Easter dinner near the old neighbourhood with my youngest daughter.
Excellent choice Al ππ₯°
Excellent choice Al ππ₯°
Saturday, April 9, 2022
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Groceries from @AmazonCa
This is a box of groceries delivered by/from Amazon Canada. Everything ordered was simply dumped into one big box. Crackers, cereal, granola bars, pretzels all at the top and canned goods made their way to the bottom- but not without crushing a few things on the way. Moral of the story? You get what you pay for… and a good argument for #ShopLocal
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Recommend AcerTree.ca in Durham Region
These folks are removing about a dozen trees from the property, as requested by the City of Oshawa, and they are doing a fantastic job! Highly recommended!!!
Sweet Maria’s Coffee
I think I'm going to try this. Seems like an affordable way to try my hand at roasting my own coffee beans.
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