Tag: hobby

December 25, 2023

Mark’s Christmas Must-Do-Watch List

With over 50 years of Christmas experience, I’ve come to develop a few habits which always get me in the Christmas spirit. Here are some of the things that are staples for me, coupled with some observations on the season. I still cry every time Frosty the Snowman melts in the rail car. Oh, sorry, I should…

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August 9, 2017

Mark’s Top Five Canadian Bands

  Anyone who has ever read any of my novels knows the profound influence of music on my works.  Here are five bands from Canada that are far too underrated. (And yes, the Irish Rovers were considered but did not make the cut). The Tragically Hip You know you have met a Canadian when they talk…

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Some of My Favorite Quotes

I’m a perfectionist
And perfect is a skinned knee

— Faith No More