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October 12, 2022
October 12, 2022: Amazing Covers!
A few that caught my eye this week…
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #1 – cover art by Valentina Remenar
Batman Incorporated #1 – cover art by Jorge Molina
Batman: Urban Legends #20 – cover art by Edwin Galmon
Hitomi #1 – cover art by Peach Momoko
Dark Spaces: Wildfire #4 – cover art by Angel Hernandez
Year Zero: Volume 0 #1 – cover art by Kaare Andrews
Follow Me into the Darkness – cover art by Damian Connelly
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October 11, 2022
October 11, 2022: Homeward Bound!
Morning stop-over at St.-Viateur Bagel. I picked up a sesame seed and poppy seed mix for Akemi and our neighbor, Kevin (by special request).
Final lunch: sweet cannelloni.
Homeward bound!
Akemi and Suji surprised me at the airport upon my arrival (I believe it was Suji’s idea). I think I may have dislocated my shoulder lugging my bag back home as it was laden with bagels, taralli, biscotti, and TWO laptops – one for net surfing which I did use and one for writing which I did not use as I was unable to focus. Tomorrow, I have three different projects to resume work on. And also a Horror Marathon to resume!
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October 10, 2022
October 10, 2022: The Thanksgiving Wrap-up!
Last full day in Montreal, then it’s back to Toronto tomorrow where some major writing awaits. In the meantime…
Mom’s taralli are ready – and headed for Akemi!
Mom’s treadmill makes me nervous.
Sis brought cheese biscuits.
Cousin Carolyn and the garlic cheerleader.
The truffle spaghettini
The octopus with burrata and croccantini
More peppers!
The rack of lamb
Sis insists I post this better photo of Ralphie.
Family picture time.
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October 9, 2022
October 9, 2022: Suji Sunday!
Staying warm on her afternoon strolls.
Halloween-ready!
Bleh!
Brisket!
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すじ子
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Tearing it up!
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Not good at eating.
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October 8, 2022
October 8, 2022: A Return to Montreal!
I got up at 6:45 a.m. this morning. To be honest, I was awake even earlier but opted to stay in bed in the hopes I could salvage maybe another hour’s sleep. Alas, it was not to be. Typical for a travel day.
After packing, I took Suji out for her morning constitutional (Last time I was aware, she didn’t poop for three days!), then left the house at 8:00 a.m. with Akemi. I have to say, one of the great things about living in the heart of downtown Toronto is that Billy Bishop Airport is only 15 minutes away on foot. Door to gate, make it 25.
I’d opted for the digital boarding pass which always gives me no end of anxiety as I’ll often worry about accidentally deleting it or my five year old iPhone suddenly dying at check-in – but fortunately, on this occasion, security was a breeze. I arrived 45 minutes early for my flight, so dedicated the time to twitter and stock research.
One hour later, I was on the ground in Montreal – well, Montreal’s West Island’s Dorval Airport where my sister picked me up enroute to mom’s. It’s been over a year since I was last in town.
Mom and Sis with my early birthday gift.
I am particularly intrigued by that smoked duck in a can.
Classic Chateau de Bourgogne and the Tomme Fruitée.
Cozze e Patate (Baked mussels and potatoes) – one of favorites.
The crab mousse. Another mom specialty.
If there’s one dish I can be guaranteed to be served ever time I visit Montreal, it’s fried peppers.
I like them with bagels. Note – these are actual bagels, not the bland imposter bread rounds sold in Toronto.
And, for dessert – Sis made pistachio cake.
“Oishikatta!”as the Japanese would say.
Sleeping in my childhood bedroom.
The dogs…
Kona
Ralphie
Fernando
Caramel
Everyone settled in for a post-lunch nap. Very Italian of us.
Mom making taralli (Akemi’s favorite!).
I’ve done very little today, but am exhausted nevertheless (despite that mid-afternoon nap). Going to take it easy tonight with a little smoked duck in a can. Sounds weird but – who knows?
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October 7, 2022
Top 10 Kpop Songs of September, 2022!
Top 10 Kpop Songs of September, 2022
9. Blah Blah Blah – #ITZY #있지
There's always something to like from these ladies. #KpopTop10 pic.twitter.com/TLvJt52DLT
— Joseph Mallozzi
(@BaronDestructo) October 7, 2022
Top 10 Kpop Songs of September, 2022
7. Rose – #mimiirose #미미로즈
A promising debut. I can't stop whistling along to this one. #KpopTop10 pic.twitter.com/ZauxOEKCdu
— Joseph Mallozzi
Top 10 Kpop Songs of September, 2022
5. Let It Shine – #CNBlue #씨엔블루
I don't really follow this group, but this song has made me take notice. #KpopTop10 pic.twitter.com/v7RGOkcAgh
— Joseph Mallozzi
Top 10 Kpop Songs of September, 2022
3. Animal Farm – #Bibi #비비
The song is Top 3 but the video lands squarely at #1. #KpopTop10 pic.twitter.com/pUb0dc3I0G
— Joseph Mallozzi
Top 10 Kpop Songs of September, 2022
1. Faster – #NCT127 Raps written by @Balance510
Love this song's progression. Should've been the title track! #KpopTop10 pic.twitter.com/vANVR9q0DJ
— Joseph Mallozzi
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October 6, 2022
October 6, 2022: A break from horror and yokai!
This weekend I am Montreal-bound to celebrate Thanksgiving with mom and sis! Fly out Saturday morning and back home Tuesday afternoon. What awaits me in La Belle Province? Besides Smoke Meat Pete and Chocolats Favoris.
Just ordered this for my birthday….
And now I want this…
Today’s Yes/No…
Candy Corn? Yes/No
In defense of candy corn, October's most polarizing topic https://t.co/BtKmEKZYLL
— Joseph Mallozzi
From the Stargate vault – “The Nox”
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October 5, 2022
October 5, 2022: Amazing Covers!
Siren’s Gate #1 – cover art by Shannon Maer
Unbreakable Red Sonja #1 – cover art by Lucio Parrillo
Unbreakable Red Sonja #1 – cover art by Celina
Edge of Spider-Verse #5 – cover art by Kris Anka
Miracleman #0 – cover art by Terry Dodson
Aquaman: Andromeda #3 – cover art by Christian Ward
Black Adam: The Justice Society Files – Doctor Fate #1 – cover art by Kaare Andrews
Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #5 – cover art by Mateus Manhanini
Gotham City: Year One #1 – cover art by Ryan Sook
Wonder Girl: Homecoming – cover art by Joelle Jones
Earth Divers #1 – cover art by Rafael Albuquerque
So, which were YOUR favorites?
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October 4, 2022
October 4, 2022: Your Handy Guide to Weird Yokai!
Beware the Teke Teke, the ghost of a woman whose lower torso was severed by a train and now haunts the tracks, dragging herself around by her arms. She is shockingly quick and can even outpace speeding cars. So look out! If she catches you, she will claim your legs!
The offspring of a human and a carp, the beautiful Uondo sought to make a living as a courtesan but proved unpopular due to her lack of limbs and fishy smell. Exploiting a legend that claimed mermaid flesh would bestow immortality, she sold off expensive licks and made a fortune.
Like most household items, when your paper lantern reaches the ripe old age of 100, it will come to life. The Chochin Obake, typified by its bug eye(s) and lolling tongue, delights in startling people. They are harmless – but don’t mistake one for a disguised onryo!
You’re enjoying a cook-out after a day of fishing when you are approached by a disheveled young woman who asks you for some fish. Beware, for she is a Daki, a deadly monster who will suck your blood if you refuse. Or if you comply. So might as well perish on a full stomach.
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October 3, 2022
October 3, 2022: The Horror Marathon continues with the good, the bad, and the average!
Animal Humanos (2020)
A couple and their young daughter live in terror of the neighbor’s dog. After the child is bitter, the dog is put down – much to the dismay of its owners.
Thoughts: Clunky, cliche-ridden, and occasionally ridiculous. Ham-fistedly drives home its point.
2.5/5
Sleep Tight (2011)
Apartment concierge Cesar is a miserable person who believes he was born without the ability to be happy. His self-appointed task is to make life hell for everyone around him, a mission in which he has great success.
Thoughts: An unnerving thriller that stretches credulity to the breaking point before snapping back to its suspenseful and haunting conclusion. Recommended to me by my concierge. Not sure how I feel about that.
4/5
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The Boy Behind the Door (2020)
Bobby and his friend Kevin are kidnapped and taken to a strange house in the middle of nowhere, but Bobby manages to escape. Hearing Kevin’s screams for help, he realizes he can’t leave his friend behind.
Thoughts: Suspenseful but fairly one note, its influences are obvious but its interpretations don’t really add anything new to the conversation. One of those movies that makes you question the logic of of its characters enroute to a highly fortuitous ending.
3/5
Today’s Yes/No…
Salmon Salad Mountain? Yes/No
Mr. Sato tries out Kappa Sushi’s salmon salad mountain, a fun dish available for only one week https://t.co/2tzY6IDxja via @RocketNews24En pic.twitter.com/qgZmuZzLSK
— Joseph Mallozzi
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