One of my friends’ sons made a top 30 Toronto Bachelors list

From the article…

Corey Mintz Age 34. Sign “Where are we, Plato’s Retreat? Astrology is a deal-breaker.” Gig “I have people over for dinner and write about it for FED, a Saturday column for The Toronto Star.” Wheels “Ten-speed blue Miele frame. But my chauffeur drives a Prius.” Dream date “Matinee of Manhattan or Big Sleep at the Bloor theatre. Scotch and popcorn in the balcony. Dinner at the Black Hoof. She picks up the cheque while I’m in the boys room.” Guilty pleasure Q-tips. Fun fact “I sneak spoons into Ethiopian restaurants.” Words to live by “This conversation needed to end one minute ago.” Why Shinan picked me “Shinan needs new glasses.”

Read more: http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/toronto/archive/2010/02/20/shinan-govani-s-worthy-30-the-men.aspx#ixzz0nkP8LFv1

Jericho was great as usual

This time it was Lowry Olafson, and he and his percussionist and accordionist were made of awesome.  Beautiful, simple songs with lots of heart and humour.  Jacques on the cajón was superlative and had folks in the audience craning their necks (what the heck is THAT that he is sitting on and sounds like a full drum kit?).  I sang Tapioca on a borrowed mando and Forty Million Lightyears, which triggered the headliner to sing a filk song! of his own composition!!! go Allegra….