Ever wonder why Toronto is called the big smoke? Here’s what I found: “The Big Smoke was first used by Australian writer Alan Rayburn and popularized by Canadian journalist Alan Fotheringham. Fotheringham used the nickname to depict Toronto as a city with a giant reputation and nothing to show for it. “ Okay – well that’s one…
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Can you be cynically healthy?
I’ve been battling this one around in my own thoughts…is it okay to be cynical? Is there anything wrong with this? Can one be cynically healthy? I “googled” cynicism and got these quotes (and a few more): “Cynicism (Kυνισμός) was originally the philosophy of a group of ancient Greeks called the Cynics, founded by Antisthenes….
Looking for a used doorknob?
A short update for those interested – there are a few interested people – right? We have the hardware removed for the doors and they and the frames are now being painted white. I was thinking two, maybe three coats would be okay, but according to Phil we’re just getting going and yes, a light…
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