But....you are!

Had an interesting week of people preceding their statements with "I'm not [racist, mean, shy, sarcastic] but...". Well guess what, you are. So save the 'but' and the kind of double negative and just say what you have to say! (saddly, we'll still have to listen to it).

En tout cas, the flip side is a whole wack of fun things still abound:

[Creatively speaking]
Some stories are more fun to tell than others, here's a recent example: www.getaloadofmilk.ca.

[Words]
Vous Revoir - not a challenging read, but one I can understand in my ongoing pursuit of french fiction. French cheese!

[Opinions]
My salute to the pie-making moms I love : Pie vs Cake - finally someone breaks it down. [via Leigh's Blitherings]

[Yum!]

Cookies Unite - a fantastic idea to showcase sous-chefs and line cooks from some of the best restaurants in the city, making Mondays something to look forward to.

[Scene]
La nana - A maid trying to hold on to her position after having served a family for 23 years - a good film that stays with you (or at least her eyes)

[Play]
If you drama in your life, this blog is for you - reviews of theatre in Montreal

Top 40

Hibernation over, and having celebrated 40 years of Spring in March, am looking forward to whatever lies ahead. In the immediate, here's a few things to consider:

[Creatively speaking]
www.legoclick.com, a collection of ideas, inspired moments, quirky stories, solutions and tips - a collaborative platform to inspire people.

[Words]
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle

[Opinions]
Bill Gates talks about ‘vaccines to reduce population’

[Heard]
Last week a Russian Folk Festival brought out a variety (truly) of individual talents, particular enjoyed the russian singing of the French gal.

This week, Joseph Arthur is playing a solo show, should be amazing...

[Travels]
Spent a weekend in Wakefield and surrounding area a few weeks back, lovely meal at Soupcon and music courtesy of the Black Sheep Inn.

Notes from Near and far - a welcome addition to the blogosphere, straight outta Prespa.

Out of Sight

Amazing what a change of scenery can do - spent a few days in a different city, with different friends, head cleared and vision back.

[Geek Chic]


[Scene sur 5]
The Brothers Bloom (4/5)

[Yum!]
Recent meal in Toronto at Table 17 hit the spot
Appetizers at Harlem, did not...
Lovely lunch at 'ol Caffé la Gaffe finished off a food-filled couple of days...

[Up Next]
Facebook Garage at the SAT
Capitalism - A Love Story

It's up to you...

Fall's off to a great start, running about town with a 'back to school' vibe - although the student influx is hard to bear, the spike in art/activity is what makes up for the cool weather coming...

[Creatively speaking]
St Henri Art Walk was back on this year, a fantastic day inside and out.

[Read]
3 Day Road - love this book, next up will be Through Black Spruce

[Scene sur 5]
Gamorrah [3/5]
Away from Home [4/5]
Sugar [3/5]

[Heard]
Ramon y su son at L'escalier every sunday [9-12]

[Play]
Rock, Paper, Jacknife - ouch. this is a tough one, not for the light-minded. Definitely got the 'dark and poetic' not quite the 'hopeful'.

Summer Lovin'

Went to an "end of summer" party this weekend - last chance for corona, gin&tonic, summer dresses. As people "froze" outside, we said goodbye to one quick summer.

[Geek Chic]
How the Internet sees you - digital paths and personas

[Creatively speaking]
What can you do in Three Frames?

[Read]
Water for Elephants - Sara Gruen - good story, 2 day read

[Scene sur 5]
Tetro [4]

[Ca m'interesse]
Globe and Mail has their Fall book list up

Tamale and Other Tricks

Loving these summer days especially since some were ocean side. This year, pushed my lobster limits by tasting tamale - the green paste shit (literally) that hides within a lobster belly. Oh, how far a girl will go. Otherwise, my insides are pickled from various libations, the rest of August will need time to restore and get ready for a fun Fall.

[Creatively speaking]
OPA! The latest idea that I have yet to realize...

[Let's get Digital]
Personas - how the internet sees you

[Yum!]
Local tomatoes are finally in market - 'nuff said.

[Heard]
A few road trip revivals : Blondie, Neko Case, Fleetwood Mac

[Scene sur 5]
Rudo y Cursi(4)
I love you Man (4)
The Wrestler (3)

[Travels]
Toronto - was all about hot dogs, Holts and the hotel
Nova Scotia - was all about liquids, lobster and lippy ladies
Next up : GOG in PEC, and MH's 40th in NYC...

Where have you been?

[Geek Chic]
Tweet my Bumper

[Creatively speaking]
The Gilfriend Experience was an interesting film - I'm thinking of it as a flat surface/slice of life and nice to have an escort story w/out a lesson.

[Let's get Digital]
According to Smashing Magazine - 50 beautiful Flash sites

Cool Budgeting : Mint

[Yum!]
Zero 8 - exclude all traces of the main food allergens...interesting but would like to see more vegetarian options in the mains...


[Heard]
Music Analysis - The Lefsetz Letter

[Ca m'interesse]
It's all about the Jazz Festival. Kicked it off with Stevie Wonder, heard Tyler Hornby and Cadero last night, and tonight Patrick Watson. Tuesday the Rocksteady show looks good and I'm sure they'll be many more suprises...