mforbes37
@mforbes37.bsky.social
Dad jokes, long reads, and the occasional travel photo
Putting up the tree, digging out the old family vinyl. The record sleeve for this Supremes’ Christmas album is an awesome little time capsule
November 30, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Putting up the tree, digging out the old family vinyl. The record sleeve for this Supremes’ Christmas album is an awesome little time capsule
Big weekend for the arts. Saw The Beths last night (amazing show). Now taking in the Muppets with the TSO.
Gonna do my best not to tear up when Kermit describes Tiny Tim’s grave, “It would have done you good to see how green a place it is”
Gonna do my best not to tear up when Kermit describes Tiny Tim’s grave, “It would have done you good to see how green a place it is”
November 29, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Big weekend for the arts. Saw The Beths last night (amazing show). Now taking in the Muppets with the TSO.
Gonna do my best not to tear up when Kermit describes Tiny Tim’s grave, “It would have done you good to see how green a place it is”
Gonna do my best not to tear up when Kermit describes Tiny Tim’s grave, “It would have done you good to see how green a place it is”
Finished Benjamin Labatut’s book “Maniac” this weekend.
I have no idea how anyone has both the intellect and the skill to write a book that good
I have no idea how anyone has both the intellect and the skill to write a book that good
November 3, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Finished Benjamin Labatut’s book “Maniac” this weekend.
I have no idea how anyone has both the intellect and the skill to write a book that good
I have no idea how anyone has both the intellect and the skill to write a book that good
Went to see the Orwell documentary 2+2=5 this afternoon and wow is it lousy.
It’s astounding to me that someone could take Orwell’s brilliance (he may be more relevant now than ever) and turn it into such a rambling, incoherent, mess
It’s astounding to me that someone could take Orwell’s brilliance (he may be more relevant now than ever) and turn it into such a rambling, incoherent, mess
November 1, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Went to see the Orwell documentary 2+2=5 this afternoon and wow is it lousy.
It’s astounding to me that someone could take Orwell’s brilliance (he may be more relevant now than ever) and turn it into such a rambling, incoherent, mess
It’s astounding to me that someone could take Orwell’s brilliance (he may be more relevant now than ever) and turn it into such a rambling, incoherent, mess
At Koerner Hall to see Cecile McLorin’s tribute to Oscar Peterson, who would have turned 100 this year.
If I had my way, Peterson would be on one of our bills, and there would be more statues, murals and celebrations of him right across this country
If I had my way, Peterson would be on one of our bills, and there would be more statues, murals and celebrations of him right across this country
October 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM
At Koerner Hall to see Cecile McLorin’s tribute to Oscar Peterson, who would have turned 100 this year.
If I had my way, Peterson would be on one of our bills, and there would be more statues, murals and celebrations of him right across this country
If I had my way, Peterson would be on one of our bills, and there would be more statues, murals and celebrations of him right across this country
Looks like a beaver had a beef with poor Norman
October 19, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Looks like a beaver had a beef with poor Norman
Bistecca alla Fiorentina for dinner with an older Bordeaux (hope that’s not a faux pas with you Italophiles)
Every single time we have a meal like this, there’s only one thing I can think of…
Every single time we have a meal like this, there’s only one thing I can think of…
October 18, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Bistecca alla Fiorentina for dinner with an older Bordeaux (hope that’s not a faux pas with you Italophiles)
Every single time we have a meal like this, there’s only one thing I can think of…
Every single time we have a meal like this, there’s only one thing I can think of…
Saw Jeff Tweedy tonight, show wasn’t for me. New material is really somnolent.
Started to complain about it to @lemon-out.bsky.social , who largely agreed, but said I should put it in perspective as l once slept through a Cowboy Junkies concert
Started to complain about it to @lemon-out.bsky.social , who largely agreed, but said I should put it in perspective as l once slept through a Cowboy Junkies concert
October 11, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Saw Jeff Tweedy tonight, show wasn’t for me. New material is really somnolent.
Started to complain about it to @lemon-out.bsky.social , who largely agreed, but said I should put it in perspective as l once slept through a Cowboy Junkies concert
Started to complain about it to @lemon-out.bsky.social , who largely agreed, but said I should put it in perspective as l once slept through a Cowboy Junkies concert
Playing in the Princess Margaret charity ball hockey tournament tomorrow. Somehow our team drew the PWHL team as our final game. Looking forward to having my ass handed to me on the main rink
(In case anyone wants to donate to a very good cause supportthepmcf.ca/ui/RoadHocke... )
(In case anyone wants to donate to a very good cause supportthepmcf.ca/ui/RoadHocke... )
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September 26, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Playing in the Princess Margaret charity ball hockey tournament tomorrow. Somehow our team drew the PWHL team as our final game. Looking forward to having my ass handed to me on the main rink
(In case anyone wants to donate to a very good cause supportthepmcf.ca/ui/RoadHocke... )
(In case anyone wants to donate to a very good cause supportthepmcf.ca/ui/RoadHocke... )
Overseas for a few days and, as always, was hoping to see some football. The only game that worked out was Millwall v Watford.
Not the most beautiful game I’ve been to but it does go into the books for the highest use of C word per minute that I’ve ever heard in my life
Not the most beautiful game I’ve been to but it does go into the books for the highest use of C word per minute that I’ve ever heard in my life
September 22, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Overseas for a few days and, as always, was hoping to see some football. The only game that worked out was Millwall v Watford.
Not the most beautiful game I’ve been to but it does go into the books for the highest use of C word per minute that I’ve ever heard in my life
Not the most beautiful game I’ve been to but it does go into the books for the highest use of C word per minute that I’ve ever heard in my life
Saw my avatar in person today
September 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Saw my avatar in person today
Busker with a mohawk in Trafalgar Square playing Coldplay (of all the fucking bands)
“Punk Rock died when the first kid said ‘punk’s not dead’”
“Punk Rock died when the first kid said ‘punk’s not dead’”
September 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Busker with a mohawk in Trafalgar Square playing Coldplay (of all the fucking bands)
“Punk Rock died when the first kid said ‘punk’s not dead’”
“Punk Rock died when the first kid said ‘punk’s not dead’”
Got called “Boyo” by an elderly Welshman as I entered the pub tonight. Want sure if it was a greeting, an insult, or a shout out to The Clash (or maybe all three)
September 20, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Got called “Boyo” by an elderly Welshman as I entered the pub tonight. Want sure if it was a greeting, an insult, or a shout out to The Clash (or maybe all three)
Back in the UK, approaching each pedestrian crossing like a gazelle at a watering hole, head on a swivel. Yet I still always look to the right and nearly get run over.
I swear I’m going to meet my end, taken out by a Dacia Sandero, crossing the street in front of some run down sports betting shop
I swear I’m going to meet my end, taken out by a Dacia Sandero, crossing the street in front of some run down sports betting shop
September 19, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Back in the UK, approaching each pedestrian crossing like a gazelle at a watering hole, head on a swivel. Yet I still always look to the right and nearly get run over.
I swear I’m going to meet my end, taken out by a Dacia Sandero, crossing the street in front of some run down sports betting shop
I swear I’m going to meet my end, taken out by a Dacia Sandero, crossing the street in front of some run down sports betting shop
Taking Kid1 to the UK on Wednesday as she starts her masters degree.
Wanted to see some football and the only game that works with our travel schedule is Millwall. Grabbed two tickets for me and K. Should be interesting to say the least
Wanted to see some football and the only game that works with our travel schedule is Millwall. Grabbed two tickets for me and K. Should be interesting to say the least
September 14, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Taking Kid1 to the UK on Wednesday as she starts her masters degree.
Wanted to see some football and the only game that works with our travel schedule is Millwall. Grabbed two tickets for me and K. Should be interesting to say the least
Wanted to see some football and the only game that works with our travel schedule is Millwall. Grabbed two tickets for me and K. Should be interesting to say the least
A great B-Day dinner with K at General Public
July 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
A great B-Day dinner with K at General Public
At a Champagne tasting with K, wishing this was our usual Saturday
July 19, 2025 at 11:24 PM
At a Champagne tasting with K, wishing this was our usual Saturday
Saddened to hear of Norm Villeneuve’s passing. Saw him countless times over the years playing with big names and with a lot of younger players.
The talent that came out of Montreal is remarkable - Oscar Peterson, Guido Basso, Oliver Jones, Norm, and more
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The talent that came out of Montreal is remarkable - Oscar Peterson, Guido Basso, Oliver Jones, Norm, and more
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Remembering iconic Montreal jazz drummer, bebop master Norman Marshall Villeneuve | CBC News
Known for his musicality, mentorship and spirited passion, Norman Marshall Villeneuve died Wednesday at the age of 87. Starting behind the drums as a kid, Villeneuve kept the tempo for some of jazz's ...
www.cbc.ca
July 11, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Saddened to hear of Norm Villeneuve’s passing. Saw him countless times over the years playing with big names and with a lot of younger players.
The talent that came out of Montreal is remarkable - Oscar Peterson, Guido Basso, Oliver Jones, Norm, and more
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The talent that came out of Montreal is remarkable - Oscar Peterson, Guido Basso, Oliver Jones, Norm, and more
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A a few years ago, was at the Guggenheim in Bilbao and caught an Anselm Keifer exhibit, loved it
Kid1 has been accepted into grad school in the UK this fall. Was very pleased to see there’s a Keifer/Van Gogh show on while we’re transferring in/ out of London
www.royalacademy.org.uk/article/star...
Kid1 has been accepted into grad school in the UK this fall. Was very pleased to see there’s a Keifer/Van Gogh show on while we’re transferring in/ out of London
www.royalacademy.org.uk/article/star...
Start here: Kiefer / Van Gogh | Royal Academy of Arts
Find out more about how the pioneer of Post-Impressionism has inspired the subjects and techniques of Kiefer’s monumental paintings and sculptures.
www.royalacademy.org.uk
July 6, 2025 at 11:25 PM
A a few years ago, was at the Guggenheim in Bilbao and caught an Anselm Keifer exhibit, loved it
Kid1 has been accepted into grad school in the UK this fall. Was very pleased to see there’s a Keifer/Van Gogh show on while we’re transferring in/ out of London
www.royalacademy.org.uk/article/star...
Kid1 has been accepted into grad school in the UK this fall. Was very pleased to see there’s a Keifer/Van Gogh show on while we’re transferring in/ out of London
www.royalacademy.org.uk/article/star...
Sucks that Mozilla is shutting down the Pocket App.
Browsing for alternatives and there is not a lot out there that matches Pocket’s simplicity and functionality #enshittification
Browsing for alternatives and there is not a lot out there that matches Pocket’s simplicity and functionality #enshittification
July 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Sucks that Mozilla is shutting down the Pocket App.
Browsing for alternatives and there is not a lot out there that matches Pocket’s simplicity and functionality #enshittification
Browsing for alternatives and there is not a lot out there that matches Pocket’s simplicity and functionality #enshittification
Had a dream last night, was trying to text my wife and the font on my phone was almost illegible.
Turns out, some actor/ musician / Hollywood type was promoting their latest joint and had paid off Apple/ Android to impose their proprietary font on all mobile phones/ messaging apps
Woke up grumpy
Turns out, some actor/ musician / Hollywood type was promoting their latest joint and had paid off Apple/ Android to impose their proprietary font on all mobile phones/ messaging apps
Woke up grumpy
illegible.like
July 6, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Had a dream last night, was trying to text my wife and the font on my phone was almost illegible.
Turns out, some actor/ musician / Hollywood type was promoting their latest joint and had paid off Apple/ Android to impose their proprietary font on all mobile phones/ messaging apps
Woke up grumpy
Turns out, some actor/ musician / Hollywood type was promoting their latest joint and had paid off Apple/ Android to impose their proprietary font on all mobile phones/ messaging apps
Woke up grumpy
Spent the past week on Wolfe Island. Finished a bunch of books. Question 7 by Richard Flanagan might be the best thing I’ve read in years. Incredible
Also enjoyed Walking by Erling Kaage, The Wager by David Grann, and The Future Was Now (a decent summer read on 80s sci-fi, really needed an edit)
Also enjoyed Walking by Erling Kaage, The Wager by David Grann, and The Future Was Now (a decent summer read on 80s sci-fi, really needed an edit)
July 1, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Spent the past week on Wolfe Island. Finished a bunch of books. Question 7 by Richard Flanagan might be the best thing I’ve read in years. Incredible
Also enjoyed Walking by Erling Kaage, The Wager by David Grann, and The Future Was Now (a decent summer read on 80s sci-fi, really needed an edit)
Also enjoyed Walking by Erling Kaage, The Wager by David Grann, and The Future Was Now (a decent summer read on 80s sci-fi, really needed an edit)
Kid1 graduated from Queen’s today. So proud of her
June 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Kid1 graduated from Queen’s today. So proud of her
It is so ridiculously hot / humid / gross in Toronto that I’ve made a meal plan for the week where I’m not doing any cooking.
Tonight, I smoked a pork butt on the Weber
Tonight, I smoked a pork butt on the Weber
June 22, 2025 at 10:55 PM
It is so ridiculously hot / humid / gross in Toronto that I’ve made a meal plan for the week where I’m not doing any cooking.
Tonight, I smoked a pork butt on the Weber
Tonight, I smoked a pork butt on the Weber