04.01.2011
category: Misc
tags: Allegra Shepherd, Belle & Sebastian, Bunny & The Bull, Claire Flotner, Dan Mangan, Democracy, Fear of Fighting, Iron Giant, Iron Man, Joel Plaskett, John Diefenbaker, Natalia Manzocco, Neko Case, Poutine, Prostitution, Scott Pilgrim, Stacey May Fowles, Stephen Harper, The Old Nick, Thrush Hermit, Vancouver 2010, William Lyon Mackenzie, Youth In Revolt
tags: Allegra Shepherd, Belle & Sebastian, Bunny & The Bull, Claire Flotner, Dan Mangan, Democracy, Fear of Fighting, Iron Giant, Iron Man, Joel Plaskett, John Diefenbaker, Natalia Manzocco, Neko Case, Poutine, Prostitution, Scott Pilgrim, Stacey May Fowles, Stephen Harper, The Old Nick, Thrush Hermit, Vancouver 2010, William Lyon Mackenzie, Youth In Revolt
I thought I’d go through my year, and see my favourite posts from 2010. This is not a list of my favourite concerts, albums, etc, but rather my favourite posts.
Film
- I don’t know the difference between Iron Man and Iron Giant.
- The best review ever written.
- Scott Pilgrim review.
Food
Literature
- A personal tale about knowing an author, Stacey Fowles, and then reading her novel. I would then embarrass myself by not recognizing her in a future meeting.
- Reading about Canada & Mr. Diefenbaker.
Music
Photography
- This photo is my lock-screen photo on my iPhone.
- Some of my best portrait shots are of Allegra.
- I had fun taking photos of Natalia.
- While the subject might not have been too fond of these pictures, I think they’re quite good. Sure, the subject is ugly1, but that doesn’t matter much.
Politics
- Correspondence with the PMO.
- Prostitution!
- William Lyon Mackenzie on democracy.
- Thoughts on democracy in Canada.
Autre
- I proposed to Neko Case this year.2
- My vacation to Vancouver.
- Musings on birthdays.3
- Musings on some cassettes from my olden days.
- I got the inspiration to write to all the women I ever dated.
Best insights into humanity, as written by me
- “If you see a penis, it’s a comedy; if you see a vagina, it’s a drama. It explains why women laugh when I remove my pants.”
- “Either I’m becoming a normal human being, or I have liver failure.”
- “Her prose are compelling, straight to the point, and beautiful in their nude honesty.”4
- I know she’s not really ugly, but our friendship is based on mutual hatred. [↩]
- Actually, I also proposed to Aviva. 2011 is sure going to be busy. [↩]
- “Alone in a corner, surrounded by candy.” [↩]
- Proud of that one, because of how true it is. [↩]
