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January 13, 2023

Tacos 101

Our favorite taco place in Toronto. Tacos 101 located in Kensington Market.…

January 13, 2023

A creepy clown figure with disheveled hair and a tattered costume stands posed in a public setting.

Killer Clowns in Mexico City

Seems Pennywise followed us all the way to Mexico City.

January 9, 2023

An elderly man with a large hat examines artwork while a girl rests on the ground near various handmade crafts for sale.

Cactus art

Very interesting that he is able to obtain all the colour pigments…

January 5, 2023

Colorful depiction of dancers performing a traditional dance around a tall pole, with mountains in the background.

Birdmen of Mexico City

There is so much to enjoy about travel but one of my…

December 31, 2022

A hand holds a clear cup filled with yellow mango chunks and two green forks, with a blurred background of a street.

Street Mangos in Mexico

Sure miss this delicious street snack! I sought this artist out almost…

December 30, 2022

Espresso drips into a clear glass cup held by a hand against a dark countertop background.

Mickey Mouse espresso!

Check out this snazzy Mickey Mouse espresso cup I go this Christmas.…

December 15, 2022

Two colorful decorative skulls with intricate designs, placed on a shiny black surface, reflecting their vibrant colors.

Screaming Aztec Death and Jaguar whistles

What would my vacation be without a purchase of something dark and…

December 13, 2022

Colorful tarot deck box featuring a hand, eye, and skeletal figures on a red background with "Tarot Del Toro" lettering.

Tarot Cards

I love tarot cards and their art construct. I taught myself how…

December 10, 2022

Person wearing a blue wrestling mask with silver accents, smiling while wearing a black band T-shirt featuring skull designs.

Lucha Libre!

Professional wrestling is known as lucha libre in Latin America, which translates…

December 10, 2022

A small, retro robot with wide eyes and tank-like tracks sits on a table with various glasses in the background.

DIY Robotics

A super high quality build with all metal parts (except the circuitry…

December 5, 2022

Collectible box set featuring George A. Romero's films, including "The Crazies" and "Season of the Witch."

Toronto International Film Festival gift-shop delights

Some neat findings at the TIFF gift-shop.

December 3, 2022

A woman smiles while reading a bird identification book, with a man playfully leaning over her shoulder in a cozy room.

Hitchcock and live theatre. The Birds!

THE BIRDS is a new psychological thriller inspired by the Daphne DuMaurier…

October 17, 2022

Square pan with uncooked Detroit-style pizza topped with pepperoni, green peppers, and mushrooms, then baked until crispy.

Detroit style pizza in Toronto – Second attempt

My second attempt at a Detroit pizza was a success! Reduce the…

October 15, 2022

Collage of horror movie stills with text promoting the Toronto After Dark Film Festival, Oct 19-23.

Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2022

!– wp:paragraph –> So happy to be back after two years. The…

October 5, 2022

A person wears a grotesque, horned mask while gripping their head, conveying a sense of horror and despair in black and white.

Onibaba (1964)

Best of the best in Japanese horror. A poor elderly woman and…

October 5, 2022

Chopped pepperoni, cubed cheese, and sauce on a cutting board with an oiled pan for Detroit-style pizza preparation.

Detroit style pizza in Toronto

After a few years of overpaying for Detroit style pizza in Toronto…

September 25, 2022

Close-up of a man with pale skin, a flat forehead, and wide eyes, expressing surprise against a red background.

Fred Gwynne – Herman Munster and much more

Thanks to friend who sent me this video below on the life…

September 21, 2022

A pale, ghostly figure with pins embedded in its head and a solemn expression, set against a dark, hazy background.

New Hellraiser and new Hell Priest (Pinhead)!

Can’t wait for this! A lot of discussion (mostly negative) about casting…

September 19, 2022

Promotional poster for the film "Pearl," featuring Mia Goth with blood-stained hands and dramatic red accents.

Toronto International Film Festival 2022 – Concluding thoughts

Our full film 2022 TIFF list My favorite of this year’s TIFF…

September 2, 2022

Various roasted coffee beans scattered on a dark surface, showcasing different shapes and textures.

Manual espresso

Coffee is art! And art takes work. I’ve been on a long…

August 25, 2022

Rammstein performs on stage with dramatic pyrotechnics and a large illuminated backdrop in Montreal 2022.

Rammstein – Montreal 2022

This is the second time I’ve seen Rammstein. The first being in…

August 18, 2022

Four characters from the Addams Family stand together in black and white, showcasing their distinctive, gothic attire.

Finally! Tim Burton’s Addam’s Family

Who better than Tim Burton to take on the Adam’s Famly with…

July 23, 2022

A man gestures expressively while speaking in a warmly lit room adorned with string lights.

Give yourself permission to be creative

Reflecting on moments that shaped his life, actor Ethan Hawke examines how…

July 21, 2022

Historic white house with green trim, a sloped roof, and a wooden walkway surrounded by greenery and flowers.

Anne’s House

Green Gables House sits in the midst of Prince Edward Island National…

July 14, 2022

A woman and an older man engage in a thoughtful conversation, both dressed in late 19th-century attire against a muted background.

Whale Oil Beef Fooked!

As much as this trip has been a Canadian geography lesson it…