July 20, 2018
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I love 311. I mostly contact them over Twitter about pot holes and blocked sidewalk, but I have called them every now and then. They’re responsive and on it and I feel like it’s such an effective way of helping … Continue reading
November 16, 2017
by Lindsay
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It felt like second nature, folding zines, the bend and crease of many years ago, returning as if I’d never stopped making zines. And so, this week, we made Parkdale zines – mini guides to Parkdale at the library. It … Continue reading
November 10, 2017
by Lindsay
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One of my very favourite places in Toronto is Parkdale Library and I’ve had the great pleasure of hanging out there twice a week this fall. In addition to an adult writing workshop every Wednesday, I’ve been asking patrons to … Continue reading
October 13, 2017
by Lindsay
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For the second year in a row I had the great pleasure of heading to Prof. Robert McGill’s Literary Citizenship class to create love letters with them. We talked about the how and the why (and the ongoing financial how!) … Continue reading
September 25, 2017
by Lindsay
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I’m officially solar-powered, and I love summer so even though it has finally arrived this year, in mid-September, it’s perfect weather for picnicking and bike riding and eating your weight in watermelon. I got to bike down to the CBC … Continue reading
September 21, 2017
by Lindsay
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Do you love Parkdale? Do you love to write? Join me for a *free* 8-week writing workshop at Parkdale Library where we will find our creative voices, inspired by Parkdale. Adult workshops: Wednesdays: 6:30-8pm (Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 / … Continue reading
September 19, 2017
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What do you love about Parkdale?? Come on by Parkdale Library on Thursday and/or Saturday and write love letters to one of my very favourite neighbourhoods in Toronto (it’s free!!) Parkdale Library: 1303 Queen Street W Thursday, September 21: 4-5:30pm … Continue reading
June 13, 2017
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It is no secret that I LOVE swimming and the pools (well, some pools!) open this coming Saturday and I got to chat about swimming in Toronto on CBC Radio’s Metro Morning this morning!
May 15, 2017
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L.A.’s Aero Movie Theatre: It opened before the WWII (showing continuous 24-hour movie theatre for aircraft workers!) and is still lighting up the neighbourhood with its pink and green fluorescent marquee. The vintage movies, make it the best spot for … Continue reading
February 12, 2017
by Lindsay
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New York City is, as you read this, being papered with love. Love letters to its bookstores and bodegas and coffee shops and graffiti and everything in between… Last weekend, The Love Lettering Project headed down to NYC for a … Continue reading