Grit Lit, I know, it’s in Hamilton…

April 1, 2012

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But, today’s your last day! But, The Hammer, Sharon? Yeah, sure, it smells. Plus it’s kinda far and if you’re not going to stroll around the good side of the bay, avoid green geese droppings with 100% accuracy or ride shotgun with a buddy, it isn’t going to be fun, at all. Not with all that industry blowing… [Read more…]

“Oh, I say and I say it again, I been tagged!”

March 25, 2012

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tagged verb, past participle, past tense of  \ˈtag\ : an easy way to meet and socialize with new people through games, shared interests, friend suggestions, browsing profiles, and much more, so says www.tagged.com and lostnchina, the nice bloggess who tagged me She actually said, “To be tagged is a fun way to get to know fellow bloggers a… [Read more…]

Some Very Much Appreciated Overtime with Lucy Kellaway’s Novel, In Office Hours

March 24, 2012

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Lucy Kellaway: Sooo, what’d you think? Intern: Thought it made a “grown up” middle sister out of Bridget Jones to, Bella, the shockingly inappropriate youngest sibling and eldest, Stella, who certainly should’ve known better. I’d download the movie. Lucy Kellaway: Thanks, I really appreciate that. Bella and Stella, email this post to your shrink.

Posted in: Publishing

Naoshima, the Little Island I Never Visited but Will Forever Pretend Like I Did

March 23, 2012

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Ah Japan, I miss you sometimes… Shane, I’ve noticed that I miss you far more frequently, store this post in a cool and dry place. Related post: The Official Four-Year Forecast Sponsored by pocket-book.tumblr.com

Lady Friends, Chivalry is NOT Dead, I Assure You

March 21, 2012

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It’s happened twice now. First, a few weeks ago, a gentleman held the elevator door open and stood there, staring me at me for a solid five to seven seconds. I just assumed something was wrong with said elevator and told him I’d wait for the next one. He laughed. He then explained that what he was in fact doing… [Read more…]

Whatever Groundhog, I Go By The Official Ryerson University Ice Rink Calender

March 20, 2012

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The rink says it’s spring. I double checked. On my way to class, I shortcutted clear across it without slipping or sliding right on my ass. Same thing on the way home. Lawn chair, post this on the patio.

Totally Totally Crazy: Toronto Transit Commission’s Ridiculous Yonge-Bloor Experiment

March 19, 2012

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Thank you for your article, Torontoist.com, but I’m still compelled to make an announcement. Attention please, TTC, I’ve been putting up with this inhumanity for a month and quelle surprise: IT’S NOT WORKING! I can’t even look at you right now, Yonge and Bloor station. All you’ve done is made me multi-task hating you while I seriously consider either a)… [Read more…]

Brian F. Walker’s Fictional Drop-In For an Unscheduled Book Signing

March 18, 2012

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Brian F. Walker: What’s poppin’, Intern? What’s the word? Intern: Top shelf, buddy. Brian F. Walker: Top shelf? Intern: Your book. Just finished reading your hard-hitting novel about fitting in. Or not. And I put it on the top shelf of my bookcase for easy reference, that’s what’s up! Brian F. Walker: Ha!  Ant “Playa” Jones, “Beyoncé-fine” Gloria and to all my black… [Read more…]

Posted in: Publishing

10 Places to Put Your Eyes During the Awkward Walk Down an Office Corridor Whilst a Colleague is Walking Toward You

March 17, 2012

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Straight ahead, you already said, hi, twice. On the pile of photocopies you’re lucky to have in your hands. On your watch, as if you don’t know exactly what time it is. On your wrist, if you don’t have a watch. Off to the cubicles on either side. Off into the distance, like something amusing caught your undivided attention just then. Out the… [Read more…]

Posted in: (un)Employment

The Thing About Paycheques…

March 16, 2012

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…is that you don’t get them when you’re an intern, not even one. Not till the very end and that’s only if you’re lucky. That’s the honorarium that I’ve blogged about before and only some places are willing to pay to it. Not to worry, I’ve seen internships on job sites with an honorarium anywhere from $500 to $3000… [Read more…]

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