Favourite posts of 2010

I thought I’d go through my year, and see my favourite posts from 2010. This is not a list of my favourite concerts, albums, etc, but rather my favourite posts.

Film

• I don’t know the difference between Iron Man and Iron Giant.
• The best review ever written.
• Scott Pilgrim review.

Food

• POUTINE!
• My first brunch experience at the Old Nick… I now go there weekly… at least.

Literature

• A personal tale about knowing an author, Stacey Fowles, and then reading her novel. I would then embarrass myself by not recognizing her in a future meeting.
• Reading about Canada & Mr. Diefenbaker.

Music

• Questions about where the groove might actually be.
• Dan Mangan performed at Trinity St. Paul’s.

Photography

• This photo is my lock-screen photo on my iPhone.
• Some of my best portrait shots are of Allegra.
• I had fun taking photos of Natalia.
• While the subject might not have been too fond of these pictures, I think they’re quite good. Sure, the subject is ugly1, but that doesn’t matter much.

Politics

• Correspondence with the PMO.
• Prostitution!
• William Lyon Mackenzie on democracy.
• Thoughts on democracy in Canada.

Autre

• I proposed to Neko Case this year.2
• My vacation to Vancouver.
• Musings on birthdays.3
• Musings on some cassettes from my olden days.
• I got the inspiration to write to all the women I ever dated.

Best insights into humanity, as written by me

• “If you see a penis, it’s a comedy; if you see a vagina, it’s a drama. It explains why women laugh when I remove my pants.”
• “Either I’m becoming a normal human being, or I have liver failure.”
• “Her prose are compelling, straight to the point, and beautiful in their nude honesty.”4

1. I know she’s not really ugly, but our friendship is based on mutual hatred. [↩]
2. Actually, I also proposed to Aviva. 2011 is sure going to be busy. [↩]
3. “Alone in a corner, surrounded by candy.” [↩]
4. Proud of that one, because of how true it is. [↩]