REFLECTION & REASON

I really like this brother. Not just because he's from my hometown of Toronto, but because he has that vibe. Star quality. Charm. And his vocals are also ridiculously great. He can rap. He can sing. He can DJ. And this is the element of Tory Lanez that solidified his talent in my eyes. I've heard him flow on so many different styles and across genres, but when I started to hear just how beautiful his vocals could compliment the dancehall genre...it was over. Here are the collaborations and/or remixes that made me understand how deep Tory's talent really went. I enjoy his contributions, always: CROCODILE TEETH FREESTYLE SENSELESS (WITH STEFFLON DON) CALL ME IF (WITH DEXTA DAPS) GIRLFRIEND (WITH BUSTA RHYMES) WE CAN (WITH KRANIUM) This moment was also incredible, and I enjoyed the acoutic vibe and vulnerability of it all. So musical, and really showcased his vocals. PLA

For a good 20 years, I've wondered where my collection of flyers was. Thanks to some deep quarantine cleaning...I found my flyer book. Here are the highlights from 1992 - 1996, also known as my teenage years. Shout out to Pickering High...I'll start with that one:

Disclaimer: I write stories for fun. As a composer of fiction, I study, interpret, and predict behaviour purely for my own entertainment. I am not a licensed therapist, researcher, psychologist, or relationship expert, buuuut I am someone who observes patterns and personalities very closely, and I'd like to share these words of support with my brothers and sisters in The Six (or beyond) who are currently looking for love. Particularly my peers, approaching middle-age and getting worried... This is written with the most genuine, and well-intended sentiments...with a sprinkle of tough love (that may or may not have stopped my single friends from asking for my advice)...and hope and prayers for your dream come true. My novel "Bonafide" is centered on the dating process, and will be released later this year...this book inspired these thoughts. 1) ELIMINATE THAT LIST OF EXPECTATIONS YOU'VE BEEN HOLDING ON TO SINCE YOUR TWENTIES Go into this process with a clear and open m