Archive for 2023

/sectionb: DEUXIÈME SÛRETÉ

Posted on December 15th, 2023 Be the first to comment

… in which a couple of the newest members of Section B reveal some things about themselves while the transpacific voyage of the Merle continues.

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Parade of delinquency and terror redux

Posted on November 27th, 2023 Be the first to comment

It’s been well over a decade since I bore witness to the unspeakable. I’d thought that it was behind us, forgotten and buried, gone and dealt with.

I was wrong.

This time around Sarah was there to experience the carnage with me.

As in the past, this year’s Santa Claus Parade had a heavy police presence and everyone looking over their shoulders.

A dour paramilitary presence added somber tones to the distressing gathering.

And, as before, there were crass displays of wanton debauchery and depravity.

It seems few people heeded my warnings. Although I doubt many more will do so next year, it’s my sincere hope that this message will reach at least a few and that the annuals horrors imposed on the city by this event can be alleviated, even if only slightly.

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/sectionb: BEZOPASNOST

Posted on October 15th, 2023 Be the first to comment

… in which Section B enjoy some much-needed rest, relaxation, and extended introductions.

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chunk by chunk

Posted on October 11th, 2023 Be the first to comment

Pieces of the Gardiner Expressway have been falling off for quite some time now but the deterioration of 65-year-old elevated road running along downtown Toronto’s southern edge is now unnervingly visible.

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the secret academy

Posted on September 13th, 2023 Be the first to comment

Services advertised on Bathurst near Dundas.

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you’re being watched

Posted on August 22nd, 2023 Be the first to comment

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Pequeños luchadores

Posted on August 19th, 2023 Be the first to comment

Sarah and me managed to once again successfully infiltrate the CNE. Our reward: a unique lucha libre exhibition.

There was one more image in this series but it was just too gruesome so you’ll have to use your imagination. (hint: wee balls were involved)

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Reminder

Posted on August 18th, 2023 Be the first to comment

This poignantly apropos image was snapped somewhere in the subterranean bowels of St. Michael’s Hospital some time in late July 2021. Priorities sure were different in those days!

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The CNE done straight ripped me off

Posted on August 17th, 2023 Be the first to comment

Just happened to be wandering the vicinity when … look at what I spotted. Seem familiar?!

Yeah … hoisted dinghies in an urban jungle. Nice. I’ll be expecting my royalty cheque some time in September.

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The plan is working!

Posted on August 15th, 2023 Be the first to comment

First female Minister of Finance? More like Minister of Fierce!

Girl boss!

https://twitter.com/cafreeland/status/1681711081243426817

Tweet pinned, mic dropped and …. Freeland out!!


… a few weeks later …


https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/canadas-inflation-rate-accelerates-july-food-prices-ease-2023-08-15/
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