November 13, 2013 Toronto, ON Hello My Pets, I know I’ve been a delinquent blogger of late … Please forgive me. It’s not that there haven’t been stories to tell (oh, so many.) But some, I suppose, I’ve decided to keep secret and others I will soon divulge in Sweetlandish story form.  These may or may not concern a dingo,…   see more…

September 9, 2013 Toronto, ON Our brand new beautiful Captain Dirt & The Skirt website is live! Have a peek at www.dirtandskirt.com. xoxDirt & Skirt

June 20, 2013 Toronto, ON Hello Summertime! The solstice bells will ring tonight at 1:04 am EDT, and I shall be there to pop the bubbly, and eat a celebratory strawberry. Or six. It’s been a full double-fortnight since I last properly wrote – and for my silence, I apologize. A girl has to keep some of her secrets. But…   see more…

May 28, 2013Toronto, ON THE ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN DIRT & THE SKIRT is here at last! Buy it now via Arbora Vita Music. Coming soon to iTunes too … Stay tuned for more info and purchasing options. Buy it here. xoDirt & Skirt

May 19, 2013Dalkeith, ONIt’s finally happening! Captain Dirt & The Skirt will be releasing our brand new album on May 29 at Lula Lounge in Toronto. “The Adventures of Captain Dirt & The Skirt” is a multi-genre instrumental journey produced by Juno award-winner David Travers-Smith (Wailin’ Jennys, Oh Susanna) and features the musical musings of such accomplished players as Ken Whiteley, Kevin…   see more…

March 21, 2013Farm Heaven, ON Springtime salutations from sparkling Snowland. I am once again in Farm Heaven visiting my dear Captain Dirt at her famous farmhouse. It blizzarded with a passion on the day I arrived, but I rocked the long drive like an Ice Road Truckers superstar. Today I’m safe and warm by the fire, and quite focused on all…   see more…

March 11, 2013 Cordova Lake, ON Bonsoir from little frozen lake land, a sobriquet that might not apply much longer if it keeps raining kittens and puppies outside. I’ve been hiding away in the Kawarthas for a good week now. It’s just me, my guitar, and the long stretch of white that leads on towards the horizon. There’s hardly a…   see more…

February 28, 2013Toronto, ON It’s a winter wonderland once more in Corktown, Toronto. And after the grand deluge of yesternight, a surprise, I suppose, to wake up to anything besides an ark outside my window. Despite the weather, I took myself on a grand wandering date yesterday avec umbrella, boots, and camera. What more does a girl need besides a…   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…

February 8, 2013Toronto, ONSalut from under a scintillating snow blanket … I reckon that most of you in Eastern North America know what I mean. I’ve just returned from a wee tromp out in the wilds of the urban arctic, and am once again curled up with my new best friend – the hot water bottle.The snow storm gave me…   see more…