Four unrelated things:

First and most importantly, Cherry Beach is in danger of being razed and turned into an expanse of (astroturf) sports fields and parking lots. If the thought of this makes you feel slightly ill, I urge you to sign this petition. Read more about what’s going on right here.

Item the second: The Primordials are my new favourite Toronto-based ’60s cover band. (Not that they have a lot of competition in that area, but still.) I very thoroughly enjoyed their performance at O’Grady’s on Friday night. And they covered a song by The Smoke! Many thanks to my hot date Nico for taking me to see their rad show.

Thirdly, if you happen to see a copy of Exclaim! floating around the city, I suggest you pick it up and have a read. You might just come across the name of someone you know. I would specifically direct your attention to page 55.

Hey, I’m a punk writer all of a sudden! Oi oi oi!

And finally, a very special shout-out to my special Saturday night ladies! I love you dearly. You are more glamourous than Sheila E. herself. Let’s do that again soon.