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The Little Accordion Boy

Well, at least they asked politely… Oh, and someone needs to tell the artist that the little accordion boy is…

15 years ago

Lost Moments #7: Scenes from the Birthday Fortnight

And now, another “lost moment”: a blog entry that’s been sitting in my “Drafts” folder for far too long, set…

15 years ago

Lawyers for Creepy Workplaces

I saw the ad above for the Bird Richard law firm at the Ottawa airport on Sunday and had to…

15 years ago

Happy Hanukkah! / The Hebrew Hammer

To all my Jewish friends – and their Filipino help, who are probably doing an extra-long shift tonight – Happy…

15 years ago

The Best FAILs of 2011: Painful, Funny Viewing

Here’s twelve and a half minutes of hilarious-yet-painful lunchtime viewing for you: The Best FAILs of 2011. It’s a compilation…

15 years ago

Up There with the Big Shots

Watch this video, which features some of the brightest lights in programming (a couple of whom I’ve been privileged to…

15 years ago

It’s the Post-Kim Jong Il Era

Upon hearing of Kim Jong Il's death and looking for news about it, my first thought was: "How will that…

15 years ago

This is How Well I’m Functioning This Morning

Had a killer time at the Shopify Christmas party. Photos forthcoming.

15 years ago

Christmas Cards with Just You and Your Cats: Just Say No

You’re trying to say “Merry Christmas”, but all I’m hearing is “Involuntary celibacy”.

15 years ago

My Night at Canada Suites on Bay Street

Last Wednesday, I stayed at the Canada Suites located right in the heart of downtown Accordion City at 736 Bay…

15 years ago