Every year, there are debates about Christmas music and whether people love it or hate it. I am one of those people that loves Christmas music. However, I’m very specific about my Christmas music. While I will happily put on the Christmas station on my radio, when I’m actively choosing what Christmas music to play, …
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2018 Round Up—What in the world did I get up to? September-December
August 30-September 2 Tom Payne and I at Fan Expo 2018 I spent my Labour Day weekend volunteering at Fan Expo Canada again. As with Comic Con, I worked the autograph lines with my con family. I always have so much fun at Fan Expo and I truly have built a little con family for …
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#tpt: Time in a Tree by Raleigh Ritchie
7 August 2018 Today’s Top Pick My top pick for the week is a song that I am currently obsessed with. Released last week, Time in a Tree is a new song by one of my favourite artists, Raleigh Ritchie. If you’ve been following me for a while, you may have heard the name mentioned …
Dan and Micki’s Road Tunes
Over the years, my sister and I have created a playlist called "Dan and Micki's Road Tunes" that is made up of some of our favourite songs. This playlist started as something inspired by one of our favourite shows, Supernatural, but has since grown to be something so much more. We listen to this playlist …
Today’s Weekly Tune
No Roots by Alice Merton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUdyuKaGQd4 My sister initially introduced me to this song just a few days ago. At first, I was a little skeptical, but after just one listen I was hooked. This song has such an incredible beat and is such a fun listen. I really enjoy dancing around to this song. If …
Today’s Weekly Tune
Have I the Right by The Honeycombs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MCn2bWLSG4 This week’s tune is a song I first heard earlier this week while on my way to the gym. I had XM radio on channel 6 (hits of the 60s) and discovered Have I the Right. The host called this song a popular foot stomper from back …
Today’s Weekly Tune
In Hell I'll Be In Good Company by The Dead South https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9FzVhw8_bY The Dead South is a Canadian band formed in 2012. I randomly came across this song the other day when I was trying to find some new music for my ipod and boy am I ever glad I did. I've had this song basically …
#tpt: Counterfeit
17 October 2017 Today's Top Pick My top pick for the week is UK band Counterfeit. I’d heard about this band before, but never had the chance to check them out. The other day, I was looking for some new music and remembered hearing about Counterfeit. So, I did what any sane person would do...checked them …
Raleigh Ritchie—The Greatest
Last night I had an amazing time seeing Raleigh Ritchie perform live at the Velvet Underground in Toronto. Some of you might recognize the name from this blog. That's because, my very first Top Pick Tuesday post on 5 April 2016 was about Raleigh Ritchie. His debut album You're a Man Now Boy was released …
365 DoW: Day Twenty Two
24 April 2016 Today’s prompt: Stranger! Have you ever had a random encounter or fleeting moment with a stranger that stuck with you? One time, I was waiting in the lobby of this massive convention centre for a job interview. There were a lot of other people there too. This middle aged woman was sitting …
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