One Liners

[Geek Chic]
So, do you LOVE our iphone to DEATH?

[Creatively speaking]
Who doesn't love balloons? (and the ensuing discussion is funny too)

[Seen]
Borderline - amazing role by Isabelle Blais and with some similar struggles over love and self, a moving film from China/France, Summer Palace - both the director and film were "banned" by the Chinese government.

[Offline]
Putain par Nelly Arcan

[Up Next]
Les Francopholies, with a nice summary of possible shows here

[Yum]
Les Havres au Glace - need I say more? there's even a thread on Chowhound of devotees.

Lundi, latin style

So, my weekly dance lesson was moved to Mondays for now, and after a somewhat scarring experience at a club this weekend, I didn't do my teacher proud - but he's a patient guy and will eventually get me to slow down :-)

[Geek Chic]
Last time I worked in an ad agency, I kept a jar of Chuppa Chups on my desk to woo and sooth creative teams into agreeing to tight timelines and budgets. Shameful, but we all enjoy candy so let's celebrate turning 50!!

[Creatively speaking]
Discovered Steven Klein and Julian Wolkenstein recently - wow.

[Seen]
Be Kind, Rewind - as much as like Jack Black and love Mos Def, AND, enjoyed 'eternal sunshine of the spotless mind', I didn't get this.

[Offline]
What is the What [struggling] and Putain [possibly a struggle]

[Up Next]
Shakespeare in the park, hopefully no tempest for the The Tempest

[Yum]
Had an amazing experience this past weekend in a few forested enclaves of the eastern townships picking mushrooms - came home with a bag of chanterelles that were pretty and tasty. Accompanied by three french men who know FAR too much about mushrooms, cheese and apple cider - I felt like a foodie princess.

[Heard]
In an effort to learn how to count properly, this week is all courtesy of the
Spanish Harlem Orchestra.

Back in the Saddle

A month offline!? There is so much going it gets overwhelming, need some time to let it all sink in. The summer's theme is turning out to be 'non-fiction'. I even ran across David Sedaris (who was in town promoting his new book). It was weird and timely and despite all the craziness in my life these days, it all seems to work...

[Geek Chic]
The only thing that will get me out of bed tomorrow is a lovely number by Stacey Zhang, newcomer to the boutiques that surround me. In her words, "fetching!".

[Creatively speaking]
Finished Common Cents, and learned a lot in the process like spray paint gets everywhere, pennies don't stick easily and next time, the canvas will be painted white...

next, (inspired by a spontaneous catchphrase at a dinner this past weekend) a piece called "soul bits".


[Seen]
from the jazz festivals caught Laila Biali Trio, Bran Van 3000
Zaki Ibrahim, Way out West, Nate James.

[Offline]
Magical Thinking - Augusten Burrows...This gets my vote for creative non-fiction. If you even have a slight interest in advertisting, this is guaranteed to make you laugh and if not, enjoy his absurd take on/life.

What it Is - Lynda Barry...hot of the press, a graphic novel exploring the creative process and asking many questions that can fill drunken nights with rants. excellent.

[Up Next]
Just for Laughs - Eat my shorts
Sophie Calle's Prenez soin de vous at DHC/ART

[Yum]
Wonderful food, atmosphere and experience at Banu in Toronto, my only advice is to go easy on the generous vodka based experiments from the bar :-)