I have nothing to say here, only that Gill has spoken of this grandmother at least once before. Doris Mildred Jean Macmurchy-Hewgill August 31 1923- June 22 2003. This was my grandmother, and so much has changed in my life since she passed nearly twenty years ago. Dear grandma I am writing this to thank …
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Get Off My Lawn! Like Literally, Get Off The Lawn
Totally with Gill on this one. We have the same problem in our neighbourhood. We’re in very close proximity to a Walmart, plus there are several other grocery stores within reasonable walking distance. So because people are energetic enough to take a walk but too lazy to carry things and/or too cheap to buy their …
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The Pheasant Plucker British Pub
Looks like Gill went to another restaurant. At 20 Augusta Street in the heart of downtown Hamilton sits a pub that is partly homage to the working class neighborhoods that were once the main landscape of Hamilton, partly trendy little hole-in-the-wall British establishment. One might be a little discouraged or think of stereotypes of dimly …
Get Off My Lawn!
I’m not sure this makes Gill an old person, honestly. A kid lipping off his parents in public has always mortified me/made me contemplate donating the little prick a full scholarship to Roger Stephens University. My mom is a lovely, extremely patient woman who I’m not sure I’ve ever seen hit anyone, but even as …
Happy Early Birthday
Sounds like Gill had a pretty good birthday. By the way, here’s a fun fact for you. I have actually played in a band that included Al Connelly, the guitarist for Glass Tiger, and Atilla Turi, one of the drummers from The Kings. A buddy of mine was friendly with the singer in a cover …
Christianity Or Mental Health Treatment
Gill has more thoughts on religious beliefs and medical treatment coexisting. I spoke to all of you out there about my feelings about medicine, vaccines, and other treatments for physical health, but what do I think on the subject of mental health? Chemicals Out Of Balance If you have heard some of those TV quack …
Don’t Assume
This hasn’t happened to me yet, but I’m sure my day will come. And when it does, unlike Gill I think I’m just gonna roll with it. Hey man, if you want to give me something for cheap, who am I to stop you? And even if in the end you ask for ID and …
The Letter
Gill has decided to write a note to a favourite teacher whom she’s mentioned a couple times here in the past. Having also had that teacher, I can absolutely understand why she’s a favourite. She was one who was very good about encouraging people to be who they are and trying to accentuate their positives. …
Industria Pizzeria And Bar
Gill is back with another Hamilton area restaurant suggestion. This one sounds like it’s right in my wheelhouse. I must tell you about this excellent place downtown I went to last night. It’s not only a pizzeria, but a bar. Located at 69 John Street South here in Hamilton, Industria Pizzeria and Bar is definitely …
It’s Personal (Updates On Gill’s Mom)
Jesus, Gill. When it rains it pours for you, doesn’t it? As ever, you and the rest of the family are in our thoughts. And if I can offer one piece of advice, it would be don’t blame yourself for any of this. It’s tempting to let our minds run wild at times like these, …