The Isley Brothers knew what they were shoutin' about...
Heard this tune while I was in a home decor shop that just opened next to the Balisi on Yonge north of Eglinton. The gay couple who owns it are adorable. They just got a new puppy and have finally hired help for the shop so they can enjoy the day to themselves. I was a bit disappointed they didn't carry any 'Happy Pride' cards. I wonder if those even exist in Toronto? I'll have to check the Paperboy card shop at St. Clair and Yonge. He might have it.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
ohGr = awesome
Tune of the day is ohGr's Water.
My buddy Derek first introduced me to ohGr back when I was just about out of College (2003). Immediately took to this tune. Was all about timing because I was huge into anything Al Jourgensen touched back then. Had the Twitch album on repeat.
Derek has a very diverse taste in music and I am so lucky to be his pal. He passed music on to me and I pass it on to my friends who rant about how I'm always discovering new music. I feel like a bit of a cheater, but really, how else do we discover music most if it's not through friends or being rocked by an opening band at a show?
My buddy Derek first introduced me to ohGr back when I was just about out of College (2003). Immediately took to this tune. Was all about timing because I was huge into anything Al Jourgensen touched back then. Had the Twitch album on repeat.
Derek has a very diverse taste in music and I am so lucky to be his pal. He passed music on to me and I pass it on to my friends who rant about how I'm always discovering new music. I feel like a bit of a cheater, but really, how else do we discover music most if it's not through friends or being rocked by an opening band at a show?
Thursday, June 9, 2011
What is a Skeleton Jar?
Song of the day is by Aussie's own Youth Group... it leaves me wondering what a skeleton jar is...
You may think you don't know who Youth Group is, but I trust you have already heard their cover tune in countless commercials.
Apparently it was on the O.C., but which trendy tune wasn't?
Hmm... Do you think Glee took over on what the O.C. used to be in regards to discovering (or rediscovering) tunage?
You may think you don't know who Youth Group is, but I trust you have already heard their cover tune in countless commercials.
Apparently it was on the O.C., but which trendy tune wasn't?
Hmm... Do you think Glee took over on what the O.C. used to be in regards to discovering (or rediscovering) tunage?
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Feelin' Superbad
Song of the day is James Brown's Superbad
Makes for a Wonderful Wednesday. ;)
Is it weird that I always think of Superbad's opening credits when I hear this?
Makes for a Wonderful Wednesday. ;)
Is it weird that I always think of Superbad's opening credits when I hear this?
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
That question I will never avoid being asked...
...Why are you single?
Other variations of this question include:
1. Where is your boyfriend?
2. Are you focussing on your career?
3. Are you a lesbian?
4. How do you meet people?
5. Are you trying?
6. How can you eat out alone?
7. Are you too picky?
8. Do you know what you want?
9. How long have you been single?
I'm sure some of you can plainly see the look on my face without looking at me right now.
To answer these questions:
1. I don't have one.
2. Yes, but it's not my main focus in life.
3. Yes. If I'm not bound to a man, it means I must be a lesbian. Thanks.
4. Rock shows, grocery stores, TTC, through friends. Anywhere and everywhere.
5. If by trying, you mean to ask if I strike up conversations with anyone, then yes.
6. Because I hate being restricted by couple-dome. If I wanna steak and don't wanna cook, I'll go to a resto and avoid pathetic looks from the wait staff.
7. No, I just know what I don't want, which in turn creates an argument for what I want.
8. I thought I did...
9. Three years with a couple months of relationships squeezed in.
Lately I've been getting variations of these questions quite frequently. Of course it's always married or coupled people who ask these Q's. And I always tell them the same answer "I just haven't met the right guy yet." I don't know what answer these people expect.
And it's always married guys who tell me "If I were single, I'd date you." Ew. Sleezeballs. Is that supposed to make me feel better?
The long and the short of it is that I have specific requirements for a boyfriend (listed below). Some of you may think I'm dreaming. (If this is your case, perhaps yo're not in a fulfilling relationship. Grow a pair and get what you want. Life is too short to be miserable with someone.)
Req #1: No drugs and no alcoholism or smoking.
Flexibility: Having a joint or cigarette once in a while is acceptable (weekly/monthly/annually). Daily is not. Coke, Meth, Heroine constitutes immediate fail. Also, I'm all for having fun drunk spells once in a while (monthly).
Req #2: Must be over the ex.*
Reiteration: I will not tolerate being courted by a man who is not emotionally invested in me.
*This is why I cancelled my eHarmony account in February. All these twerps still had hard-on's for chicks who ditched them.
Req #3: Must be a good guy (with a spine).
Clarification: I once was on a date with a guy who asked me (with arms flailing in a gelatto shop) why girls say they want nice guys, but don't stay with them for long. I told him a lot of nice guys don't have a spine. He paused and then admitted he had no spine. Therein lies the problem.
Req #4: Must be willing to commit to being in a relationship.
Reiteration: Dating is fun, but I want it to go somewhere. I'm not out to dick around and date four people at once just for the hell of it. My time is too valuable and I really enjoy getting to know a person. If the man's goal is not relationship-bound, I'm not interested. Usually this is sorted within the first three weeks of dating when a guy expects to get laid and doesn't. If he's really interested and has the best of intentions (and the same goals as myself), he'll stick around.
Some people think this makes me picky. I assure them it simply means I have standards. I'm not willing to let people walk all over me, or to bend my rules. Of course, compromise is key to a relationship, but that's only possible if both parties desire similar outcomes.
Other variations of this question include:
1. Where is your boyfriend?
2. Are you focussing on your career?
3. Are you a lesbian?
4. How do you meet people?
5. Are you trying?
6. How can you eat out alone?
7. Are you too picky?
8. Do you know what you want?
9. How long have you been single?
I'm sure some of you can plainly see the look on my face without looking at me right now.
To answer these questions:
1. I don't have one.
2. Yes, but it's not my main focus in life.
3. Yes. If I'm not bound to a man, it means I must be a lesbian. Thanks.
4. Rock shows, grocery stores, TTC, through friends. Anywhere and everywhere.
5. If by trying, you mean to ask if I strike up conversations with anyone, then yes.
6. Because I hate being restricted by couple-dome. If I wanna steak and don't wanna cook, I'll go to a resto and avoid pathetic looks from the wait staff.
7. No, I just know what I don't want, which in turn creates an argument for what I want.
8. I thought I did...
9. Three years with a couple months of relationships squeezed in.
Lately I've been getting variations of these questions quite frequently. Of course it's always married or coupled people who ask these Q's. And I always tell them the same answer "I just haven't met the right guy yet." I don't know what answer these people expect.
And it's always married guys who tell me "If I were single, I'd date you." Ew. Sleezeballs. Is that supposed to make me feel better?
The long and the short of it is that I have specific requirements for a boyfriend (listed below). Some of you may think I'm dreaming. (If this is your case, perhaps yo're not in a fulfilling relationship. Grow a pair and get what you want. Life is too short to be miserable with someone.)
Req #1: No drugs and no alcoholism or smoking.
Flexibility: Having a joint or cigarette once in a while is acceptable (weekly/monthly/annually). Daily is not. Coke, Meth, Heroine constitutes immediate fail. Also, I'm all for having fun drunk spells once in a while (monthly).
Req #2: Must be over the ex.*
Reiteration: I will not tolerate being courted by a man who is not emotionally invested in me.
*This is why I cancelled my eHarmony account in February. All these twerps still had hard-on's for chicks who ditched them.
Req #3: Must be a good guy (with a spine).
Clarification: I once was on a date with a guy who asked me (with arms flailing in a gelatto shop) why girls say they want nice guys, but don't stay with them for long. I told him a lot of nice guys don't have a spine. He paused and then admitted he had no spine. Therein lies the problem.
Req #4: Must be willing to commit to being in a relationship.
Reiteration: Dating is fun, but I want it to go somewhere. I'm not out to dick around and date four people at once just for the hell of it. My time is too valuable and I really enjoy getting to know a person. If the man's goal is not relationship-bound, I'm not interested. Usually this is sorted within the first three weeks of dating when a guy expects to get laid and doesn't. If he's really interested and has the best of intentions (and the same goals as myself), he'll stick around.
Some people think this makes me picky. I assure them it simply means I have standards. I'm not willing to let people walk all over me, or to bend my rules. Of course, compromise is key to a relationship, but that's only possible if both parties desire similar outcomes.
Song of the Day is Something a Little Spacey
I woke up, still fuzzy from the BBQ celebrations last night. Was a great time with a rad group of people. Made new friends! Ate lots of steak! Polished off a bottle of wine and played with a puppy! WEEE!
(See? Still fuzzy. Awesome feelin' tho.)
Something Spacey to match my mood - Wolfmother's White Unicorn.
I saw these guys live twice. First was a free show from The Edge about 5 years ago at a wee venue across from the Mod Club. It was a stellar show. Back then, no one knew who Wolfmother was, so they thought I was mad for sitting on the shoulders of my boyfriend at the time and cheering the band on.
Second time I saw Wolfmother was at the first Virgin Music Festival on Toronto Island the year after. Seeing them play an arena made me feel great! It's so awesome to watch a band you like succeed. Still, I preferred the intimacy of the small venue.
(See? Still fuzzy. Awesome feelin' tho.)
Something Spacey to match my mood - Wolfmother's White Unicorn.
I saw these guys live twice. First was a free show from The Edge about 5 years ago at a wee venue across from the Mod Club. It was a stellar show. Back then, no one knew who Wolfmother was, so they thought I was mad for sitting on the shoulders of my boyfriend at the time and cheering the band on.
Second time I saw Wolfmother was at the first Virgin Music Festival on Toronto Island the year after. Seeing them play an arena made me feel great! It's so awesome to watch a band you like succeed. Still, I preferred the intimacy of the small venue.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Armistice - a beautiful arrangement
I'm a huge fan of Coeur De Pirate, the work of 21-year-old Béatrice Martin, a pop starlet from my home province of Quebec.
I love her work with Jay Malinowski even more. Their voices mould and dance so well together. Far better than Zooey Deschenel's partnership with M. Ward. Some musical couples have the chemistry. And the Canadian duo have what it takes.
So City Lights Cry is today's tune of the day. :)
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