Monthly Archives: January 2019

memories of the ’80s – Every Rose Has Its Thorn

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Waheeda Harris

The end of the 1980s brought a rock band to the top of the charts as Poison got the number one spot with the song Every Rose Has Its Thorn. A single from the rock band’s second album Open Up … Continue reading →

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Without You

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Waheeda Harris

As seen in Toronto:

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memories of the ’70s – Da Ya Think I’m Sexy? by Rod Stewart

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Waheeda Harris

The end of the 1970s brought a change to a singer’s sound with Rod Stewart’s Da Ya Think I’m Sexy? Written by Stewart and collaborators Carmine Appice and Duane Hitchings, the song was included on Stewart’s 1978 album Blondes Have … Continue reading →

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Sign writing humour

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Waheeda Harris

As seen in Glasgow:

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Front yard art

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Waheeda Harris

This sparks joy (as seen on one of the Toronto Islands):

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memories of the ’80s – A Chorus Line

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Waheeda Harris

Debuting in the 1970s as a stage production, the next decade brought the story of Broadway dancers to the big screen in A Chorus Line. With a screenplay by Arnold Schulman, which was based on the play and a book … Continue reading →

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Toronto

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Waheeda Harris

We don’t take naps:

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memories of the ’70s – A Chorus Line

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Waheeda Harris

In the middle of the 1970s, a play took the oldest story of Broadway and made it the show: A Chorus Line. With music by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Edward Kleban, the musical focused on the 17 dancers chosen … Continue reading →

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Lovebot The Joker

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Waheeda Harris

As seen on Toronto’s Parliament Street:

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Cher (ing) is caring

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Waheeda Harris

Awesome sign from Jimmy’s Coffee in Toronto’s Kensington Market:

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