any doubts?
here.
17 August 2006
15 August 2006
I broke my ankle.
They have fitted me with a robocop-esque boot cast for the next six weeks. I have been sent from the future to look out for truth and justice, etc.
Catherine specific info: please pick up an exfoliating stone and some anti-odour foot cast powder on the way home from work. Bring on the spongebaths!
Sympathy calls appreciated/expected.
Also, I am planning on doing some Jimmy Stewart in 'Rear Window' type voyeurism over the next six weeks from the balcony at the apartment. Does anyone have some high-powered binoculars I could borrow? Does anyone have the number for Meals On Wheels?
25 July 2006
Cabin Fever 2006: Heritage Classic at Finchy Dune
| It was a brotherhood of twelve men on a frozen pond. | |
18 July 2006
Who Taught You To Live Like That?
Sloan's new single "Who Taught You To Live Like That?" is now available for FREE download at the iTunes music store. A real return to form in my opinion - very Beatles-esque.
16 July 2006
'so do you have any pet peeves?'
well, i haven't been writing much in here, so i have decided to treat this like it's a job, where i have a boss and where a certain amount of work is expected to be done. so we are going to start having themes around here and we are going to start dealing with issues.
i think if i wrote for the 'north shore news' or 'burnaby now' or some such small newspaper, i might write a column about pet peeves. the headline would be 'so do you have any pet peeves?' and in the article i would outline my pet peeves, and relate it to the readership with a line like 'we all have pet peeves so we should be aware of them and embrace the diversity of pet peeves in our community.'
maybe i would number them.
1. MISPRONUNCIATION OF KETCHUP, OR SHERBET.
this is when people say "catch-up" or even "kats-up." what are the origins of this pronunciation? and a lot of people love to say "sher-beRt." where did that extra 'R' come from? i really hate this.
2. WHEN PEOPLE LET DOGS LICK THEM ON THE MOUTH.
turn your head and let them lick your ear or the side of your face, please. also, is a dog really 'kissing' you when it licks you? when a dog is licking its genitals would you say it is 'kissing' its own genitals? supposedly they lick their genitals to 'clean' them. but why do dogs care if they have clean genitals, as they often eat their own feces! and why would a dog want to kiss you, or have any concept of what kissing is?
3. RADIO DJ'S WHO USE 'TEASERS' BEFORE GOING TO COMMERCIAL.
do you know what i mean here? when they can't just tell you which song is coming up after the commercial, but they have to make it into a trivia question. like they'll say "coming up after the break, a band who only ate nachos for a year!" or "up next, a singer that used to work as a furniture mover!" and then you wait through the commercial and it ends up being 'ridin' dirty' by chamillionaire.
4. 'RIDIN' DIRTY,' BY CHAMILLIONAIRE.
5. WHEN PEOPLE IN OUR BUILDING COMPLAIN ABOUT THE ELEVATOR BEING BROKEN DOWN (this one is from cath).
although i can't say i am feeling this one as it is pretty annoying when the elevator never works.
so, do you have any pet peeves? maybe leave your pet peeves in the comments section, and if there are any good ones i will put them up for further discussion. and let me know what you think about 'themes' too. tomorrow's theme? probably it will be "initial impressions of the loveseat" or "just how durable is microfiber?" or else "why do people like fireworks so much?"
i think if i wrote for the 'north shore news' or 'burnaby now' or some such small newspaper, i might write a column about pet peeves. the headline would be 'so do you have any pet peeves?' and in the article i would outline my pet peeves, and relate it to the readership with a line like 'we all have pet peeves so we should be aware of them and embrace the diversity of pet peeves in our community.'
maybe i would number them.
1. MISPRONUNCIATION OF KETCHUP, OR SHERBET.
this is when people say "catch-up" or even "kats-up." what are the origins of this pronunciation? and a lot of people love to say "sher-beRt." where did that extra 'R' come from? i really hate this.
2. WHEN PEOPLE LET DOGS LICK THEM ON THE MOUTH.
turn your head and let them lick your ear or the side of your face, please. also, is a dog really 'kissing' you when it licks you? when a dog is licking its genitals would you say it is 'kissing' its own genitals? supposedly they lick their genitals to 'clean' them. but why do dogs care if they have clean genitals, as they often eat their own feces! and why would a dog want to kiss you, or have any concept of what kissing is?
3. RADIO DJ'S WHO USE 'TEASERS' BEFORE GOING TO COMMERCIAL.
do you know what i mean here? when they can't just tell you which song is coming up after the commercial, but they have to make it into a trivia question. like they'll say "coming up after the break, a band who only ate nachos for a year!" or "up next, a singer that used to work as a furniture mover!" and then you wait through the commercial and it ends up being 'ridin' dirty' by chamillionaire.
4. 'RIDIN' DIRTY,' BY CHAMILLIONAIRE.
5. WHEN PEOPLE IN OUR BUILDING COMPLAIN ABOUT THE ELEVATOR BEING BROKEN DOWN (this one is from cath).
although i can't say i am feeling this one as it is pretty annoying when the elevator never works.
so, do you have any pet peeves? maybe leave your pet peeves in the comments section, and if there are any good ones i will put them up for further discussion. and let me know what you think about 'themes' too. tomorrow's theme? probably it will be "initial impressions of the loveseat" or "just how durable is microfiber?" or else "why do people like fireworks so much?"
the new loveseat.
i can't sleep right now. i often have trouble sleeping, but this time it is for a legitimate reason. the new loveseat is being delivered tomorrow!
it is made of 'microfiber,' which means it is highly stain resistant. i will probably watch some great television from the comfort of my new microfiber loveseat. if i melt cheese on a bagel i will eat it on the loveseat, maybe with a bottle of beer.
when it arrives, i wonder, how will my life be different? will i sit more, or will i just sit differently? hard to say. one thing that i think i will do is sit up straight. i can't picture myself slouching as much as i do on our current old couch. but this may pass, as i become familiar with the loveseat.
yes, the loveseat will be here tomorrow. it really is hard to believe.
it is made of 'microfiber,' which means it is highly stain resistant. i will probably watch some great television from the comfort of my new microfiber loveseat. if i melt cheese on a bagel i will eat it on the loveseat, maybe with a bottle of beer.
when it arrives, i wonder, how will my life be different? will i sit more, or will i just sit differently? hard to say. one thing that i think i will do is sit up straight. i can't picture myself slouching as much as i do on our current old couch. but this may pass, as i become familiar with the loveseat.
yes, the loveseat will be here tomorrow. it really is hard to believe.
11 July 2006
20 June 2006
02 June 2006
It's a Gormsabration!
Come celebrate Gorms as he continues the slow, steady march towards his inevitable death.
Saturday, 9pm onward, Doolin's (Granville at Nelson).
29 May 2006
bed, bath... beyond!
first, an apology for the lack of posts recently. i have been concentrating on home furnishings, home decor, and antiquing.
in fact, only yesterday i was rummaging around at a yard sale when i unearthed an absolutely gorgeous brass gilded mahogany end table. the finish was the deepest, most sumptuous oak, and it goes so famously with our teal and chocolate throw pillows that it makes you just want to die. when i saw the table, i actually started trying to slit my wrists with an antique letter opener. this table is that nice. anyway, cath wrestled me to the ground and we ended up getting the table AND the letter opener. life is funny sometimes.
a lot of people have been asking me, "Hey, Dave, what's it like to be engaged?" and I have to say, it's nice. a typical day might begin with your fiancee brewing a pot of organic, shade grown, fair trade coffee (bird friendly, of course). then, probably some antiquing and a cobb salad for lunch. we'll generally hit a couple of home furnishing factory outlets in the afternoon before chopping up some fresh fruits and veggies from the farmer's market for a nice homemade salsa. i remember in my bachelor days, i'd buy salsa at the grocery store. when i think of all the store bought salsa i used to eat, it makes me sick. it really does.
so, as you can probably tell, engaged life agrees with this guy just fine. i would like to thank everyone who took the time to send us a note of congratulations. all the kind words were greatly appreciated. i have printed out all the emails and i am currently in the process of delicately singeing all the edges of the paper to give them a "weathered" look. i am going to display all of these notes in a homemade scrapbook with some pressed flowers on the coffee table. next time you come over, feel free to flip through it. but please, remember to use a coaster.
our new throw pillows, from the "Words to Live By" collection. each pillow is hand-etched by a blind seamstress in Peru with words like "love" or "fidelity." couldn't you just eat them up?
in fact, only yesterday i was rummaging around at a yard sale when i unearthed an absolutely gorgeous brass gilded mahogany end table. the finish was the deepest, most sumptuous oak, and it goes so famously with our teal and chocolate throw pillows that it makes you just want to die. when i saw the table, i actually started trying to slit my wrists with an antique letter opener. this table is that nice. anyway, cath wrestled me to the ground and we ended up getting the table AND the letter opener. life is funny sometimes.
a lot of people have been asking me, "Hey, Dave, what's it like to be engaged?" and I have to say, it's nice. a typical day might begin with your fiancee brewing a pot of organic, shade grown, fair trade coffee (bird friendly, of course). then, probably some antiquing and a cobb salad for lunch. we'll generally hit a couple of home furnishing factory outlets in the afternoon before chopping up some fresh fruits and veggies from the farmer's market for a nice homemade salsa. i remember in my bachelor days, i'd buy salsa at the grocery store. when i think of all the store bought salsa i used to eat, it makes me sick. it really does.
so, as you can probably tell, engaged life agrees with this guy just fine. i would like to thank everyone who took the time to send us a note of congratulations. all the kind words were greatly appreciated. i have printed out all the emails and i am currently in the process of delicately singeing all the edges of the paper to give them a "weathered" look. i am going to display all of these notes in a homemade scrapbook with some pressed flowers on the coffee table. next time you come over, feel free to flip through it. but please, remember to use a coaster.
our new throw pillows, from the "Words to Live By" collection. each pillow is hand-etched by a blind seamstress in Peru with words like "love" or "fidelity." couldn't you just eat them up?
14 May 2006
big news.
Yup, it's official. Catherine Graham has officially signed a long term deal. Terms were not disclosed.
We are off to San Francisco for a few days to celebrate. See you for drinks (and more frequent updates) when we get back.
20 April 2006
Boston Phoenix 100 Unsexiest Men
Alternative weekly paper The Boston Phoenix recently published its' inaugural '100 Unsexiest Men' list. Being the voracious pop culture reader that I am, I couldn't help myself and took a look at the list.
Number One?
Gilbert Gottfried. Not a surprise.
Number Six?
Dr. Phil. This was not exactly a shocker, either.
And then, at number eighty-four... my heart skipped a beat. It was ME!
DAVE MIX.
It's clear to me now that the editorial staff at The Phoenix have made some sort of terrible mistake. Look at those eyes - gently upturned as if to say "Hold me." The form - as if cut from the finest Corinthian marble. Now, I'm the first to admit that perhaps I don't fit into the trendy definition of sexy. I suppose my "urban outdoorsman" look doesn't fit in with the twenty-first century's androgynous heroin chic beauty ideal. I guess my rough, unkempt and dangerous appeal might frighten some women, and certainly some men. I suppose I may harken back to the golden age of Hollywood, when men were men, and dames were dames.
You know what, world? You can keep your pretty boy Jon Secadas and your delicate Orlando Blooms!
Give me the Cary Grants, the John Waynes, the Humphrey Bogarts of the world!
Give me the DAVE MIXES, damnit.
The entire article is here, if you really want to see it.
Number One?
Gilbert Gottfried. Not a surprise.
Number Six?
Dr. Phil. This was not exactly a shocker, either.
And then, at number eighty-four... my heart skipped a beat. It was ME!
DAVE MIX.
It's clear to me now that the editorial staff at The Phoenix have made some sort of terrible mistake. Look at those eyes - gently upturned as if to say "Hold me." The form - as if cut from the finest Corinthian marble. Now, I'm the first to admit that perhaps I don't fit into the trendy definition of sexy. I suppose my "urban outdoorsman" look doesn't fit in with the twenty-first century's androgynous heroin chic beauty ideal. I guess my rough, unkempt and dangerous appeal might frighten some women, and certainly some men. I suppose I may harken back to the golden age of Hollywood, when men were men, and dames were dames.
You know what, world? You can keep your pretty boy Jon Secadas and your delicate Orlando Blooms!
Give me the Cary Grants, the John Waynes, the Humphrey Bogarts of the world!
Give me the DAVE MIXES, damnit.
The entire article is here, if you really want to see it.
11 April 2006
The Coward Files
We couldn't be happier to announce that Ryan Arnold's debut collection of short stories, 'The Coward Files,' has been accepted for publication by conundrum press.
Please visit the official site for details. And even though it's not out yet, why not let conundrum press know how excited you are about it?
Please visit the official site for details. And even though it's not out yet, why not let conundrum press know how excited you are about it?
10 April 2006
gorms likes cardinals.
Here is a picture of Gorms holding his pet cardinal, Jeff.
There are three things Gorms really likes about Jeff:
1) His nesting instinct
2) The way he helps control the silkworm population
3) His plumage
Due to his disdain for the eagle, Gorms has been banned from the upcoming Easter Extreme Camping Adventure and Wildie Hunt, or EECAWH.
Say that acronym loudly. "EECAWH! EECAWH!" Sounds like an eagle to me.
There are three things Gorms really likes about Jeff:
1) His nesting instinct
2) The way he helps control the silkworm population
3) His plumage
Due to his disdain for the eagle, Gorms has been banned from the upcoming Easter Extreme Camping Adventure and Wildie Hunt, or EECAWH.
Say that acronym loudly. "EECAWH! EECAWH!" Sounds like an eagle to me.
06 April 2006
Brothers, regale!
As Harlem continues its quest for yet another championship, I thought I would leave you with this stirring image of three brothers.
They are the "power forwards" of the wilderness, friends. Where we seek goals and assists, these brothers seek simply to soar with infinite majesty.
Yet are we really so different? Are we really so far from one another?
They are the "power forwards" of the wilderness, friends. Where we seek goals and assists, these brothers seek simply to soar with infinite majesty.
Yet are we really so different? Are we really so far from one another?
04 April 2006
prom aftermath.
sometimes they just get things right. as predicted, d. mix and c. graham were named prom king and queen. here is a shot of us just before our coronation...
we had a very good time.
cath has a very solid crew in the limestone city. praise be to sarah, elena, pam, andrew, emily, pat, jeff, mel and victoria for taking excellent care of the kid and being so nice.
here the big c and sarah get down...
this shot is me and cath and sarah at the tom green/keepin' it real crew show in january...
we were featured on famed kingston website barshots.ca... did you ever play that game 'which of these things does not belong'?
in the end, c. graham rules. see you soon kid.
we had a very good time.
cath has a very solid crew in the limestone city. praise be to sarah, elena, pam, andrew, emily, pat, jeff, mel and victoria for taking excellent care of the kid and being so nice.
here the big c and sarah get down...
this shot is me and cath and sarah at the tom green/keepin' it real crew show in january...
we were featured on famed kingston website barshots.ca... did you ever play that game 'which of these things does not belong'?
in the end, c. graham rules. see you soon kid.
Best records I have bought recently.
Honourable mention to Cat Power 'The Greatest' and Giant Drag 'Hearts and Unicorns' but these kick recent ass.
Islands 'Return to the Sea'
Neko Case 'Fox Confessor Brings the Flood'
The Meligrove Band 'Planets Conspire'
Also we have THE JOEL PLASKETT EMERGENCY May 5th Dicks on Dicks. I have tickets for Yads, Dan and Ed, so if you are not them you better get your ticket.
Islands 'Return to the Sea'
Neko Case 'Fox Confessor Brings the Flood'
The Meligrove Band 'Planets Conspire'
Also we have THE JOEL PLASKETT EMERGENCY May 5th Dicks on Dicks. I have tickets for Yads, Dan and Ed, so if you are not them you better get your ticket.
01 April 2006
It's PROM NIGHT!
Tonight is the big Queen's Law prom. There are all sorts of rumours going around that Cath and I may be crowned King and Queen, but I never like to assume anything...
Well, I've got news for you - if it happens, this wouldn't be the first time we've been honoured. Here is a photo of our coronation ceremony at Concordia Prom 2001. Can you believe Cath's hair? It's obvious I've been hitting the gym since then too. Ah, memories.
I'm also excited to meet all of Cath's school chums. Here is a photo of all of them at last year's Fall Harvest Dance (thanks Dave Suchon for the photo). If looks are anything to go by, I think we are all going to have a great night!
Well, I've got news for you - if it happens, this wouldn't be the first time we've been honoured. Here is a photo of our coronation ceremony at Concordia Prom 2001. Can you believe Cath's hair? It's obvious I've been hitting the gym since then too. Ah, memories.
I'm also excited to meet all of Cath's school chums. Here is a photo of all of them at last year's Fall Harvest Dance (thanks Dave Suchon for the photo). If looks are anything to go by, I think we are all going to have a great night!
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