May 15, 2022May 15, 2022Writing

Triptych – a gallery

One dance in three sections: a poem and 2 songs. Continuum – resident modern dance company at The Shadbolt Arts CentreChoreography Kevin Bergsma. Poetry John…

January 1, 2022January 2, 2022Writing

2021 into 2022

This came up journaling the morning of December 31, 2021. The last day of the year always feels auspicious. There is an increased sense of…

December 12, 2021December 12, 2021Writing

Smoking In The Seventies

Born in nineteen-sixty-two, I am shocked to think I survived society’s tobacco ambivalence. At one point not only did both my parents smoke, but so…

March 9, 2021June 17, 2021Writing

I Just Needed a Nap

Sometime in the mid eighties when I was living alone on Bathurst Street just south of St Clair Avenue Madge and I decided to hang…

December 8, 2020June 17, 2021Writing

White Man Pink Dress Black Heart

Funtime eighties. Guides were slim. Older candidates handsy when there’s booze. Disapproval and disgust in eyes of the 99.9. Family and friends strangers on the…

August 30, 2020June 17, 2021Writing

Religion is Like a Penis

Historical details have been intentionally suppressed. Fond church memories. Quality time with Mum. A full roll of Mentos or Dutch salted licorice. An hour or…

October 2, 2016June 17, 2021Writing

Danny Dambiski

Today I was watching a news clip of republican presidential candidate, he who’s name I will not say, thinking he reminded me of someone from…

November 2, 2015June 17, 2021Writing

Lunch Surprise

I grew up in a small town in Southern Ontario the youngest of six to a Dutch immigrant couple. For grades seven and eight my mother pulled…

June 27, 2015June 17, 2021Writing

Toronto Gay Pride 1981

I attended one of the first Gay Pride celebrations in Toronto. The ‘parade’ was held on the running track at U of T campus in…

May 15, 2015June 17, 2021Writing

In a Nutshell

My life has been a total gay adventure: working in theatre, dance, film/tv, IT, and food & beverage. I spent 16 years based out of…