June 19, 2014 Toronto, ON Hello at long last,And happy almost summertime! I know I’ve been a silent Sweetland for quite a while now… There is much to catch you up on. As the solstice nears on Saturday, I’m getting prepared for all my upcoming plans for the warm season. I have a few adventures in store with Captain Dirt…   see more…

February 16, 2013Toronto, ON Good morning my pets, Hope you all had a delightful and love-drenched Valentine’s Day. I spent mine in the reclining position eating gluten-free pizza and watching Psycho. I’m romantic like that. There was some serious R&R required after the glory of the past week … So much goodness went down with my beautiful Ladies In Waiting, but…   see more…

October 10, 2011Toronto, ON Happy Thanksgiving! It’s yet another incredibly glorious day in the big city. I’m relaxing by the metaphorical pool after last night’s fantastic Thanksgiving dinner chez moi.  Our meal was delicious and surprisingly vegan, featuring all the traditional fixings à la Sweetland. (And a live concert by the one and only Darlene while I cooked!) Tonight I…   see more…

April 22, 2011 Home Sweetland Home ♥ Good morning! The bells in the church tower across the street are ringing to remind us how Good this Friday is …  I’m celebrating with toast and coffee and my favourite bad TV show. This is my morning ritual: Awake in my glorious polka-dot pillow cloud bed. Lie there and think of 5 things…   see more…

July 24, 2010Toronto, ON I’m awake Unsweetlandishly early, by the glory of strong coffee and James Keelaghan in my CD alarm clock! En route to Kingston today to play an afternoon set at Raise the Roof Women’s Music Festival … Loads of my esteemed Toronto colleagues will also be performing! The likes Layah Jane, Karyn Ellis and Kirsten Jones to…   see more…

August 11, 2008 Toronto, ON It has been a sweet, hot summer in Toronto and I’ve been living it up in style. Am currently house sitting for my pals Kt and Miss M, and lounging about their luxurious pad so very happily. Played a bunch of shows in Southern Ontario this week with brilliant Irish songwriter Andy White … Peek…   see more…

March 17, 2008Austin, TX Happy St. Paddy’s, with late night love from this Austin motel just off I-35. Had a great night with Andy White and his fine band rockin’ it Irish core at Opal Divine’s tonight. Played a couple shows with the dashing Mr. White over the past two days, both as opener and back up singin’ hammertone mama….   see more…

February 23, 2008 Memphis, TN Greetings from the depths of the annual musical mania that is the North American Folk Alliance conference! This year I’ve been co-hosting the Little Red Hen Music showcase room with my dear pals Darlene and Jan Bell. We’ve had a most fantastic and successful year, oh glory! Played some damn fine showcases too, drank some…   see more…