I am almost without words (I’m sure that’s temporary). I am very fortunate and deeply appreciative of the opportunity to be Owen Sound’s next Poet Laureate. I am honoured, I am humbled, and I am so happy to have this opportunity. I’m excited. I’m excited for every little bit that adds up to more poetry in the lives of children, that...

Ohh, it’s good to be back. If my digital life was a film, this would cue a long and ceremonious return back to town, with a solemn yet feisty backing track and sunrise glinting on the dust I stirred with my journey as a changed individual returning to beloved lands. At least, that’s how I prefer to imagine it. I...

I’ve been on a break from the blogosphere and to a certain extent, the internet and promotional landscape in general. I’ve had a bunch of wonderful performances including with the Element Choir. I’ve been teaching extensively over the past year with Rainbow Songs, as well as The Royal Conservatory of Music’s Learning Through The Arts program (in partnership with The...

I’ve been cheating on music. It’s happened before, it will happen again. I’ve been enjoying teaching piano and voice to a variety of inspiring children and adults. I’ve been doing exciting work with Sheatre. But, cheatin’ or none, there’s still music makin’ going on. I am playing on Wednesday, March 7th at The Tranzac with the lovely Kira Shepard, from 10 pm till midnight. I’m...

It’s summer in the city, oh is it ever. Toronto is hot and everyone has fully given themselves over to the throes of summer.

I am very lucky to have 20 month-old Sylas as a new fan, sporting a sweet sticker at “Community to Stop the Quarry” in Orangeville this afternoon!

Not only did I haul my ass out of bed to go for a morning run, AND bike 21k along Toronto’s waterfront… I also made this! Super Salad, featuring: Chickpeas, green lentils, quinoa, green pepper, carrots, celery, radishes, green beans, flaxseed meal, hemp seeds, poppy seeds, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and herbs/spices. I would have added more vegetables, but that’s...

Videos from my CD release show at the Supermarket are now up! It was a fantastic show and I’m so glad it was filmed so I can share it with y’all. Both these videos feature special guest Colleen Allen (saxophone). My fabulous band on that evening also included Will Bustin (drums), Kevin Barrett (guitar), Chris Adriaanse (bass), Edwin Sheard (saxophone/flute),...