On Sunday, February 16th, 2025, the second of two massive snowstorms blew through Montreal. My dad and I happened to be in town during this historic event, having driven in during the tail end of the first storm which had finished Thursday night. It was his birthday on the 15th,…
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Riding the Wave
I try to make at least one post a year on this blog. Typically, around new years, to reflect on the year that’s passed. This year, it didn’t quite work out that way, but hey–– better late than never, right? 2025 has been a whirlwind. I can’t quite believe that…
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A Nothing Year
“2023 was a nothing year” This is a phrase I kept finding myself saying as the year came to a close and the new one began. I feel like it’s not quite accurate, but I can’t think of a better way to put it. When I say, “2023 was a…
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Avery’s Athenaeum – Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman
Greetings, and welcome to the series of book summaries/reviews I call Avery’s Athenaeum. Here’s how it works: Synopsis: this section is for everyone, containing only minor spoilers and should serve as a suitable enough pitch to anyone who may be interested in reading the book. The following sections are for…
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Avery’s Athenaeum – The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
Greetings, and welcome to the series of book summaries/reviews I call Avery’s Athenaeum. Here’s how it works: Synopsis: this section is for everyone, containing only minor spoilers and should serve as a suitable enough pitch to anyone who may be interested in reading the book. The following sections are for…