If any of you old folkies (i.e. from the early ’60s) are hankerin’ for some sounds that hark back to the good times from yesteryear, look no further. As one who also fondly remembers the popular coffeehouses of that era such as the Finjan, Potpourri, Penelope, The New Penelope, The Fifth Dimension and others, I am happy to tell you that there are at least two venues in Montreal eager to help you reminisce. Check these out.
Friday Follies #7 – One mistake (5 times!) that makes me go “Arghhh”!
The Grammar Cop never sleeps. Today I am presenting five instances of a widespread malady called “Hyphen-o-phobia.” And four of the instances are in promotional pieces for posh private schools. Shame on them.
What’s Wrong With Me! Episode Two: MRIs Don’t Tell Lies
At the end of Episode One of this medical saga, I tied up loose ends – except for one. I did not tell you about the MRI I had. I alluded to it, but left it for the next episode (this one) for dramatic effect. I’m in charge here, so why not, eh? 😉
Legacy From a Dapper Granddad
And what a handsome man he was!
Friday (Belated!) Follies #6 – 3 mistakes that make me go “Arghhh”!
The Grammar Cop had a busy week and regrets her tardiness. Get a whiff of these obnoxious goofs!
Lazy, Hazy Days of Summer – the Laurentians & Montreal, 1930s
As our summer has inevitably wound down into September, let’s take a last long look (a look of longing?) at these carefree bygone days.
What’s Wrong With Me!
“Stuck” in England
In the fall of 1939, when war broke out in Europe, my Aunt Bertha found herself ‘stuck’ in England, since she couldn’t get passage out to come back home to Montreal. But she made darn good use of her time there…
Friday Follies #5 – 4 mistakes that make me go “Arghhh”!
Ladies and germs, the Grammar Cop has a treat for you. Today’s little batch of boo-boos touches on a variety of gaffes. Take a look.
Summer Fun – 1945-48
Just moseying around in the ol’ family album…
