Change the world by being yourself.
– Amy Poehler
Jun 12, 2019
Jun 11, 2019
ENCORE | It's So Hard to Say Goodbye
Actually, in some small way, I feel sorry for these people. For, by choice or misfortune, they have obviously never experienced the amazing bond that can only be felt by the companionship of a pet.
The unconditional love a pet offers is truly a special gift. You can share your most private affairs or tearful sorrows and be assured they’ll take your secrets to the grave.
So it only stands to reason that having built this incredible relationship over the years with these devoted, gentle beings, it’s going to hurt like hell when that relationship is suddenly gone.
Sometimes the silence, left after a pet has passed away, can be deafening.
Each time I have lost a pet, it feels like a little piece of my heart goes with them. But...in time, each piece is replaced with a little angel, who remains with me and in my heart forever.
This post was written by Ken Leavoy and first appeared in Scribbles May, 2015.
Jun 8, 2019
MOVIE REVIEW | Rocketman Soars
After all, it’s hard not to find parallel’s between Elton and Freddie Mercury. Both changed their names when they were first starting out. Both are gay, but were each briefly married to women. Both are flamboyant with lavish lifestyles. There’s many similarities in these two legends lives.
Where Rocketman truly differs [without giving too much away] is its approach to the featured songs. They’re rearranged renditions of Elton’s mega hits, masterfully used to tell the icon’s tale.
Taron Egerton gives an Oscar-worthy performance as the grand Sir Elton. He does all his own singing, something Elton himself has pointed out, when he speaks of his perceived flaws with Bohemian Rhapsody - comprised of the actors lip synching Queen’s songs.
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Rocketman is a visually stunning film. The sets. The attention to detail. It’s an awesome treat for your eyes as well as your ears.
Saturday night's alright for fighting but any night's alright to check out Rocketman.
SCRIBBLES GIVES ROCKETMAN: 5 STARS
SCRIBBLES GIVES ROCKETMAN: 5 STARS
YOU | Handmaid's in the House
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
- Confucius
EVENT | Niagara Pride Week
ORIGINALLY POSTED MAY 30
Pride is bursting out all over the place and Niagara is no exception, as we prepare for an event-filled Pride Week, June 1-8.
The festivities begin on Saturday, June 1 with the Official Pride Kick-off event. The night will include performers, DJ and the crowning of this year's Miss & Mr Pride Niagara. Special guest Latrice Royale from Rupaul's Drag Race will be on hand to help celebrate. The party is at the Meridian Centre, 1 Icedogs Way in St. Catharines from 8 pm to 2 am. Tickets are available by clicking here, or at the box office for $10 each.
Monday June 3 rainbow Pride flag raising ceremonies will be held across Niagara, including St. Catharines, Welland, Niagara Falls, Grimsby and Fort Erie.
The 6th Annual Unity Awards will acknowledge groups, businesses and individuals that make a difference to Niagara's LGBTQ community. The gala will include a winery reception, silent auction, formal three course meal and entertainment by drag comedian Heroine. The Unity Awards are on Wednesday, June 5 at Amici's Banquet & Conference Centre, 2470 Merrittville Hwy, Thorold. Tickets are $50 per person ($400 for a table of 8) and can be purchased by clicking here.
Thursday, June 6, Pride Niagara is thrilled to debut the first annual Pride Prom. This is an ALL AGES event hosted by reigning Miss Pride Cara Scene and Empress Claudia Silva. Included at the event will be special drag performances, the crowning of a Prom King & Queen plus DJ's and a professional photographer taking "prom themed" pix. Pride Prom will be held at The Warehouse, 11 Geneva St., St. Catharines. Tickets are $5 per person. Doors open at 8 pm.
Rain or shine (preferably the latter) the 8th Annual Pride in the Park event promises to be a day to remember. The festivities begin at noon Saturday, June 8 at Montebello Park and wrap up at 10:30 pm. That's over 10 hours for everyone to enjoy live entertainment, vendors, food and a cocktail area. Headlining the evening show are Rupaul's Drag Race alum Delta Work, Ra'jah O'Hara and the incredible Alyssa Edwards [more about Alyssa below]
Jun 5, 2019
PETS | Joe is Dandy...We're Not Lyin'
I'm not quite sure what exactly prompted me to write the Dandelion Song when I was in my late teens. No doubt I wanted to express my love for dandelions and perhaps I had a little encouragement from another type of weed...now THAT makes total sense. LOL!
In 2016, I found an app that turns your words into freaky songs. I used this app and made the monotone sound of the Dandelion Song into an extremely robotic, funky tune. Now it was time to turn this sucker into a music video.
My friend Doug has a site at a campground in Vineland and upon driving in more remote areas of the camp, he came across a huge hill covered in countless dandelions. This would turn into one of the places we'd use in the video. Doug also helped by playing camera operator who shot the footage of me on dandelion hill.
Another segment features me indoors, the white wall behind me has numerous dandelion heads taped on it. In both segments I have a bouquet of dandelions, a favourite of mine (when my sister Jane was born in 1970, I put on my Sunday best and had a bouquet of dandelions to give my mom when she returned home with the baby.
Forty years after it was first written, here's the encore video of The Dandelion Song Remix...
The time is always right to do what is right.
– Martin Luther King Jr.
Jun 4, 2019
KIDS | It's the Birthday Dude
Everything you can imagine is real
– Pablo Picasso
May 28, 2019
SCRIBBLES VIDEO | The Tilted Flower Pot Project
See how I mimicked a clever flower pot idea with my own version. Plus venture with my sister Kim & I as we pay a visit to Sunshine Express Garden Centre to purchase plants.
Every moment is a fresh beginning.
– T.S Eliot
May 25, 2019
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