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My partner rescued these shirts from the rag bag after I wore them out and framed them as a surprise for me!

New coffee shop at O’Connor and Laurier. It’s nice and light airy inside and a new patio outside.
They might have a tough fight with Morning Owl, Bridgehead, and Manhattan coffee all in the same block. [edit spelling and patio]

Winona acted her arse off as Joyce in season 1.. she was a confused mum who just wanted to find her missing son and she delivered brilliant acting in every scene she was in. Even when Will was missing she still cared about Johnathan. She was the heart of the show back in S1. In S2 she still cares about both her sons and still feels like an impactful character. She was fine in 3 and 4 but she didn’t feel like the heart of the show anymore like previously. In S5 it is obvious that Winona just doesn’t want to be there anymore.. Joyce just repeats herself to Will and acts like she only has one child and puts all her time on Will when Johnathan still fucking exists. I don’t blame Winona for not caring that much about her role anymore but damn, Joyce really needed to have some love and care for Johnathan or actually believe in Will’s abilities from the start of Season 5 instead of putting him down. she didn’t even have any character development later on when she does start to support him…..she literally just becomes a “yes-woman” instead of her own character unlike season 1 when she had personality, was her own character and the season was mostly about HER, she carried the weight and the emotion of season 1 and she gets fucking sidelined in 5… ugh

1 part Campari
2 parts limoncello
1 part lemon juice
3 parts prosecco to taste
Sometimes top with soda water

(Adapted from marydisomma.com)

Saw this posted on Hintonburg facebook. It’s the old Chippers bakery on Somerset near Bayswater. They have really turned around the fish store up the street on Wellington, so hope they do good things at the restaurant.

One of the best castings they've done for this show

Social Distortion played the second stage at Ottawa Bluesfest on 16 July 2026 following sets by Jamie Webster and Billy Bragg. I was great night, my first time seeing them.

Solomon’s Oven in Hintonburg is now serving pistachio rolled ice cream. It tastes great with their Arabic Coffee.

To be held at LeBreton Flats using the set up from Canada Day / Bluesfest

https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-to-host-free-watch-party-for-fans-to-cheer-on-canada-soccers-mens-national-team-in-partnership-with-the-city-of-ottawa-at-lebr.html

I picked this kimchi up at Produce Depot on Carling. It is nice and crunchy and has a moderate to high level of heat.
I’m glad to find it because the other two local makers that I like are no longer selling

We picked up from Bakery Burger that just opened on Wellington West. They have a good selection of specialty burgers, and offer meat, veggie, and mushroom option for the patty.
The fries were crispy and well seasoned. It was nice to have arugula instead of lettuce salad. I would purchase a jar of the house-made hot sauce.
They make their own rolls in house. They were really top notch. The cookies were fantastic as well.
The burger market is tough to break into, but Bakery Burger seems like a good option for a premium quality meal.

My partner made Bananas Foster for desert tonight

Savoury waffles with mustard greens and cheese.
Poached eggs, bacon, avocado, and hollandaise sauce.