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A Summer’s Eve

June 18, 2011 - Summer in Toronto is nothing less than stellar, especially when your weekend begins with cocktails on your friends' cityvista terrace! For the past ten days, Toronto's stages, streets and public spaces have been an on-going celebration of arts and creativity with Luminato, an annual multi-disciplinary fusion of theatre, dance, music, literature, food, visual arts, fashion, film, and magic. Now…
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Country Respite

May 23, 2011 - Given the life of a realtor entails working when your clients are not, you can pretty much count on showing properties evenings and weekends. This can leave limited opportunities to catch some Rest and Relaxation, which is why when a Statutory Holiday like Victoria Day presents itself, I do my best to squeeze in…
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Must See Mr. Beam

February 19, 2011 - Diamond Sapphire Starbursts are my favourites! I write of the Fireworks variety (Click Musical Accompaniment HERE) And while I'll never be your girlfriend, make mental note to self that if yours ever says "Diamond Sapphire Starbursts are my favourite!", unless she's obsessed with pyrotechnics like me she probably means this: Which is what bride to be Kate…
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Inspiration From Film - The King’s Speech

February 07, 2011 - On Saturday evening I trekked through a snow squall to meet friends at the Varsity Cinema to enjoy the film that is receiving a lot of Oscar buzz... "The King's Speech". I had been told this movie was charming, amusing, and engaging, but no one had mentioned the phenomenal set design. Set in mid 1930s…
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Holiday Decor

December 20, 2010 - As a busy single professional it can be easy for Holiday to miss making an appearance in your home decor, especially if alot of your Celebrations are conducted in the dwells of family and friends or out on the town. Why even just last week my place was bereft of some sparkle, and with my moving date the second week of January looming there…
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We Wish, Then Burlesque at Yonge ‘n Bloor

November 29, 2010 - Friday Night was all about gazing into the eyes of gorgeous women. First, I adore my girlfriend Sara who, despite being engaged to studly Nic, still indulges me the occasional Friday night to escort her to dinner and a movie. The last time I blogged about a meal we shared tete-a-tete was when we…
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Priscilla’s In Toronto!

November 10, 2010 - Back in 1994, while my pal Len and I were on a west coast road trip through Washington State, we caught the Australian movie 'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' during a stopover in Seattle. An unwitting entree into the campy spectacle of over-the-top drag queens performing to 'down memory lane' disco…
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Happy Thanksgiving!

October 11, 2010 - I have so much to be thankful for. I just spent a warm weekend hanging out with my best buds Mike and Vince, who have been anchors in my life for over twenty-five years. There's no better way to keep perspective than having your friends rally by your side when you're…
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The Circus Is In Town!

October 07, 2010 - After hearing a couple of friends give rave reviews, I've booked tickets to go see the reputedly brilliant Cirque Eloize this weekend with a best pal visiting from New York! I'm so excited. It's at the newly renovated Sony Centre For The Performing Arts only until October 9th! This Quebec based contemporary…
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No David Sedaris Or Nuit Blanche For Me

October 03, 2010 - I haven't been able to tell over the past week whether my clients have been sniffing at the properties I'm showing them or if they're fighting the nasty cold slash flu which is making its way around the population. Ever since our mass return from Summer Vacation everyone has been air-kissing…
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