Happy weekend! Are you hitting any patios this weekend or doing a non-essential shopping trip? If you want some safe and at-home alternatives, check this week’s Stay Home Club out! [Watching] This weekend only, TIFF is showcasing Indigenous films for free at the digital TIFF Bell Lightbox. Check out the selections here. [Reading] Jonny Appleseed […]
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Stay Home Club with Jill Kennedy: June 7-13
Now that that heat wave is behind us and cooler temperatures are here, what have you got planned for the weekend? Patio-going, non-essential retail shopping and larger outdoor gatherings are possible again. But, maybe you’re like me and just want to stay home and wait it out till the hype wears off. If that’s the case, […]
Stay Home Club with Jill Kennedy: May 31 to June 6
How’s your week going? The stay at home order is lifted, sort of? But I think it’s alright to assume staying home is a safe bet. If you need something to do this weekend, I’ve got you covered here. [Listening] If you couldn’t get enough of “Blue Moon Drive”, not to worry. iskwē and Tom […]
Stay Home Club with Jill Kennedy: May 10-16
Happy weekend! Finally, some proper May weather! What have you got planned for the weekend? I’ve got some ideas below! [Reading] It’s the perfect time to get outside with a good book. This week I’d recommend Super Sad True Love Story from Gary Shteyngart. Although a little existential and kind of a downer at times, it makes […]
Stay Home Club with Jill Kennedy: May 3-9
Happy Friday! It looks to be a rainy weekend ahead. What are you up to? I have some ideas to keep you busy! [Watching] Another day, another crime doc! This week I checked out The Ripper, which follows the story of the Yorkshire Ripper, a serial killer that terrorized the UK between 1975 and 1980. […]
Stay Home Club with Jill Kennedy: April 12-18
What’s up? How’s the week going? Not as nice weather this time around, and kind of perfect to set the mood for staying in as much as possible. Need some inspiration for how to spend your time? Check out this week’s Stay Home Club. [Watching] After news of its cancellation last month, I’ve been wrapping […]
Stay Home Club with Jill Kennedy: March 29 to April 4
Happy weekend! Well – sort of. Lockdown is back again as of Saturday. If you’re in need of some last-minute stay home plans, I’ve got you covered. [Reading] This week I’ve been totally absorbed in Jesse Thistle’s From the Ashes. From the Ashes is a memoir about Jesse’s life that draws on many memories and […]
Stay Home Club with Jill Kennedy: March 8-14
Happy weekend! How’s your March going? No lousy S’March weather here. In fact, we got somewhat of a fake spring this week! Ah, to feel the sun on my skin! It’s been a sleepless week over here. I got a new puppy, a french bulldog named Müna, and she has taken up a lot of my […]
Stay Home Club with Jill Kennedy: February 22-28
Happy Weekend! What’s been keeping you busy? For me, it’s been shovelling – I skipped the workout entirely to get the driveway looking spick and span. It didn’t totally work but I’m feeling accomplished. Besides that, it’s just the usual fare. I’ve put together a list of things I’ve been watching, reading, listening to and […]
Stay Home Club with Jill Kennedy: February 15-21
Happy orange zone week! Is that a thing? Truthfully, I haven’t left the house much this week except to shovel copious amounts of snow. In that vein, maybe you are looking for something new to spruce up your time spent at home. I’ve got some ideas for you below! [Listening] Thanks to a recommendation from […]