If you've been following on Twitter (@stevebaric1), you're probably already aware that I owe Paul a Chinese dinner.
Yes, I missed a workout. Actually, I've missed several; but not without good reason.
Last week when my parents were down, I ended up busier than I expected to be. That's not much of an excuse, mind you, but it turns into one when you have less than a week to tackle projects, keep guests...
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Monday, July 25, 2011
Reno Update
First of all, I need to apologize for not posting in a while. My folks came down for a visit, which usually means I'm busy doing tons of stuff around the house I didn't realize I needed to do. Plus, it's been about a million degrees all week, and my air conditioner has been on the fritz, so that needed a complete replacement.
Not fun.
And for some reason, Blogger has been running really really slowly...
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Drywall Lessons
"I friggin' hate sanding drywall."
That's been the refrain from every drywaller and carpenter who's been down in the Man Cave the past few weeks. Of course, you have to sand drywall...or the mud at least...if you want a wall you can paint. But the solution is to do the best job you can getting it smoothed and the edges feathered from the outset. This will save you hours of nasty, messy sanding.
I...
Friday, July 15, 2011
Men We Admire: Mark McGuinness
Mark McGuinness writes one of the best business anywhere devoted to the field of creative enterprise and the art of dealing with the business of being an artist. His free "Creative Pathfinder" course is a godsend to creative professionals unsure of where they are going or how to navigate the commercial...
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Women We Love: Tricia Lee
Tricia Lee is a Toronto-based filmmaker whose fun and fresh project work is reflective of her personality. But don't let her quirky cinematic spins on real life fool you. She's on fire with focus and determination, and her business savvy is quickly becoming its own force to reckon with.
And she rides...
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Barbeque Maintenance Tips
When purchasing your barbeque grill, think of it as an investment rather then just another item for your outdoor entertainment. You should expect this item to become a large part of your outdoor activities for many years to come. But like any other investments, proper maintenance and care is needed...
Monday, July 11, 2011
Square Foot Garden Update: Tomatoes and Beans Galore!
So, that last update with the tomato plants was apparently only half the story. Those bloody things have reached the lilac branches above the box, and are still growing!
I'm told the trick is to keep new shoots trimmed back so the plant puts more effort into growing the fruit. At the moment though,...
Friday, July 8, 2011
Men We Admire: Hubert O'Hearn
When I met Hubert O'Hearn, I was just a pup coming up in the arts sector in Thunder Bay. Hubert had the role of antagonist in a cheesy melodrama production I had the dubious honour of directing music for. One thing about a man who knows his craft; whether as an actor or as a writer; is he knows when the upstart who "outranks" him in production needs a subtle nudge in the right direction, and when...
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Popular Backyard Activities for Toddlers
It has been said that the early years of a child’s life is important to developing lifelong skills. If you are the parent of a toddler, this means that you will want to instill good habits in them early on. One of those good habits may involve love for the outdoors. While playing outdoors is fun,...
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Women We Love: EXCLUSIVE: Veronika London
"Women We Love" is a new feature where we explore the strong personalities and personal power behind the beautiful women we see. Our goal is to get at what makes beautiful women tick, and that includes not only tapping their advice on relationships and dating, but also thinking about what drives them...
TACFIT Commando Recruit Mission 1 Post-mortem
Well, yesterday I completed the first 28-day Mission of the Recruit level of TACFIT Commando. I have to say that on the whole I'm quite impressed.
I've got quite a bit more definition in my shoulders, chest, and legs. I did add ab and biceps exercises to the system, so I'm sure those have helped a...
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Dating and Attraction: Get Her Age (without creeping her out)
This one is important.
Summertime can be a dangerous time for the guy on the prowl. When I was growing up, only certain types of high school girls wore bikinis. Parents in those days thought anything too revealing was simply inappropriate. So, you could tell at a glance which girls on the beach were...
Friday, July 1, 2011
Happy Canada Day!
Well folks, it's another beautiful Canada Day morning. Time for beer, barbecues, fireworks and friends.
Oh...speaking of beer...
One of my private music students got me a taster four-pack of Cameron's as an end-of-semester gift. As I unpacked the bottles, I discovered that one of the employees at...
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