My latest column for blogTO looks at the city from poet and writer Priscila Uppal’s view – preferably from the top of the Hyatt with a glass of champagne. Listen to my favourite part here, Priscila reading her poem,” A_Divorce_or_Spanish_Lessons?“ It’s a wry commentary on the concerns of contemporary Toronto reflected through its streetcar advertisements.
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December 8, 2008
Best winter purchase ever.
It’s minus 13 in Toronto and I left my house before light, cycling about 15 minutes to the radio show where I volunteer. The face-slapping chill provided a caffeine-free wake-up call but the rest of me was warm and toasty. Mostly thanks to the best winter buy ever — my new Sorels. Cheesily dubbed Joan [...]
