A Mess of Miscellany

A fun and somewhat moist day at the beach last Sunday with our three and Carolyn’s two. Ripley particularly enjoyed the puddles.

26 May 2026

Since I got back from Bermuda, Toronto has been in full blossom!

26 May 2026

Many years ago, when I was in a high school music program, maybe 1983, a guy in the year ahead of me made me a mixed tape. I can’t remember what was on it except two songs.

25 May 2026

Many years ago, when I was in a high school music program, maybe 1983, a guy in the year ahead of me made me a mixed tape. I can’t remember what was on it except two songs.

25 May 2026

Hunky Jesus (2026) #Watching #InsideOut35 letterboxd.com/imdb/tt28…

A person in elaborate makeup and costume poses with their head tilted. They are wearing white face paint with dramatic black and purple eye makeup, dark lipstick, and a painted black beard. A small jewel is placed on their forehead. Their head is adorned with a bright red feather-like headpiece, a purple band, and a pink mesh veil decorated with purple flowers and sequins. Large circular red earrings with dangling charms and a big black gemstone brooch are attached to the headpiece. They wear a black-and-white patterned outfit with large abstract shapes and a chunky black beaded necklace featuring a small charm showing a similar costumed figure. The background is softly blurred, suggesting an outdoor setting.

25 May 2026

Terror in the Wax Museum (1973) #Watching #Monsterdon letterboxd.com/imdb/tt00…

A horror-themed poster featuring a woman’s face split into two halves. The left side shows a realistic face with long blonde hair, pale skin, blue eyes, and red lips. The right side is melting, revealing a pink wax-like texture dripping over a skeletal skull beneath. The background is dark and shadowy. At the top, stylized dripping red and white letters spell out “Terror in the Wax Museum.”

24 May 2026

Lunar Sway (2026) #Watching #InsideOut35 letterboxd.com/imdb/tt32…

A retro-style movie poster features a surreal desert scene with rocky formations, sparse cacti, and a road leading toward the horizon. A giant pink cowboy hat dominates the centre of the image, with a full moon rising behind it. A coyote stands on a boulder in the foreground, while a man in a striped shirt and dark pants stands next to a woman in a pink and black jacket with light blue polka-dot pants. In the distance, a sign reads “Sunset Motel.” The top of the poster lists the cast: “Starring Noah Parker, Liza Weil, with Grace Glowicki and Douglas Smith.” Text at the bottom reads: “a Nick Butler film, LUNAR Sway,” with “Sway” in a glowing orange cursive font. Logos for Telefilm Canada and the Government of Canada appear at the bottom.

24 May 2026

Shorts: BOLD #Watching #InsideOut35

Two people are embracing against a soft, cloudy grey backdrop. The person on the left, wearing a white garment, faces sideways with a calm expression, their short, textured hair slightly damp with sweat. The person on the right leans into the hug, wearing a patterned blue and purple top, with vibrant pink eyeshadow and lipstick. Their hair is styled into two long, twisted, and sculptural spikes extending outward, giving a bold, artistic look. The mood appears emotional and intimate.

24 May 2026

The Man from Hong Kong (1975) #Watching #KungFuSat letterboxd.com/imdb/tt00…

An illustrated movie poster featuring a central figure of an intense-looking man holding a gun, with an explosion radiating from his chest. Behind him, a second man aims a shotgun. A colourful hang glider dominates the upper background, with smaller gliders and a helicopter in the sky. Action scenes surround the central figures, including car chases, motorcycle stunts, and a fight sequence. The Sydney Harbour Bridge is visible in the lower left corner. At the bottom, large bold red and black text reads: “THE MAN FROM HONG KONG.”

23 May 2026

A lovely Indian dinner at the new location of The Host on Elm Street (moved from Prince Arthur) with Helen. The new location is attached to the YWCA building.