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Continue reading →: Accents, sex & scrappin’ in After Mrs. Rochester
When cast member Tina McCulloch, also now Alumnae’s bloggergal, mentioned in a post that After Mrs. Rochester featured accents, sex and fight scenes – she had me at “accents.” Well, actually, she had me at “sex” – especially since this is an all-gal cast, with two actors playing an assortment…
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Continue reading →: Two of my favourite programs
Before I go on my merry way tonight/this weekend, I’d like to give a shout out to two of my favourite programs. One is a radio drama and the other is on t.v.: Afghanada and Lost Girl. Not much of a radio listener (except for an hour of Nocturne on Classical 96.3…
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Continue reading →: More t.v. – endings & beginnings
During a mostly busy weekend, when I was hardly home, I watched my PVR recording of the final episode of All My Children. WARNING: Spoiler alert. And I have to say WTF?! There was a gathering of the well-heeled folk of Pine Valley, including folks recently (and miraculously) risen from…
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Continue reading →: Walking, words & positive energy
Sunday was the perfect day for the annual Toronto AIDS walk – temps in the low 20s, relatively clear sky, sunshine and a nice bit of breeze. The walk officially kicked off around 2:15 p.m. (not uncommon, as there are several pre-walk speakers, then a quick warm-up before folks get…
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Continue reading →: Walkin’ the walk & shoutin’ it out
Hey all – so before heading out later this morning to walk the annual Toronto AIDS Walk, I wanted to send a shout out to the After Mrs. Rochester gang at Alumnae Theatre. A little birdie named Kat told me you guys rocked on opening night. Good on ya’s! Have…
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Continue reading →: Shocked docs & a tough gal dick
So Thursday night, I watched Grey’s Anatomy (CTV – a two-fer night of two episodes) while recording Prime Suspect on the good ‘ole PVR. Grey’s found our gang in some pretty big turmoil. Meredith was having rough times at both the hospital and at home – due to her fudging…
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Continue reading →: After Mrs. Rochester opens @ Alumnae tonight!
Hey all – quick note before I take off for the weekend: Alumnae Theatre Company’s production of After Mrs. Rochester opens tonight (Fri, Sept 23) and runs until Friday, October 7, with a talkback with the director, actors and design team after the matinee on Sunday, October 2. For more…
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Continue reading →: Beautiful intrigue at Downton Abbey
So I took a break from fall premieres last night and stumbled upon Downton Abbey, which did very well at the Emmys recently, and I was very happy that I did. It’s currently running on Wednesday nights at 9 p.m. on Vision. I got the distinct impression that the series…
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Continue reading →: T.V. premieres so far
Just like it’s the start of the fall season in theatre, it’s also premiere time for fall t.v. And, yes, I still watch t.v. shows the old-fashioned way. On t.v. Here’s what I’ve checked out this week so far: Monday: Castle (CTV) left us with a gut- and heart-wrenching cliff-hanger last…
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Continue reading →: Start your day with Jedi kittens
My pal Tina sent these – and I can’t think of a better way to start the work day… Thanks Tina! And thanks to the folks at FinalCutKing for posting on YouTube.
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