I received an email from Jason N. earlier today.  Here it is... Hi MikeI hope you're doing well.First I want to say that I really enjoy your blog, aside of Daily Dose of Imagery, it's the only Toronto blog I go to everyday. Keep up the good work.I

I used to work with a guy who was Customer Support Manager by day and a Support Spy by night.  He's asked me to post this guest blog entry about something he's very passionate about. Remember, the blockquote below is from Support Spy, not Toronto Mike.  The opinions expressed aren't

It appears to be a soft launch, meaning City hasn't promoted it very much so they can work out any kinks, but today is day 1, and it's on Rogers digital channel 1. What does everyone think? It's a curious experiment. Since people are so used to flipping to cp24

Recall how sexy she was in Fatal Attraction... And now... Don't know about the rest of you guys, but nothing turns me on more than the Charlie Chaplin look in a gal..hot damn!

not sure how many of toronto mike's readers were in on the recent phenomena known as planking, owling or even canoeing. basically planking involved taking a picture of yourself lying rigid on an unusual surface -  maybe on top of house, on a supermarket floor...wherever. i believe owling was

unless someone slipped some crack into my morning heroin yesterday, this is what i saw on the edge's playlist.. 12:47 AM        "USE SOMEBODY" - KINGS OF LEON   12:42 AM        "WALK" - FOO FIGHTERS 12:41 AM        "WINNER" - JAMIE FOXX FEAT. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE & T.I.             12:32

so i'm a big fan of the basic storyline of spielberg's Artificial Intelligence. the movie has some flaws but i loved the premise. but here's a question. what's your take on the creatures who show up near the end of the movie? i debated this quite a bit with a

...to me. I really enjoy my birthday. Once, every 365 days, it's my day. I get to have a beer, remember all the great times I've had in my life and look forward to another great 364 days until I do it all again. Some say I'm too old to

Our friend, Toronto Mike, was infamous for carrying around a brick of a phone. His Blackberry was once one of the original pager models RIM produced back in 1999 but it worked for him. He then graduated to the ‘newer’ model that was heavy enough to use as a substitute

i've decided that it's ok if i never have a shot ever again. i'm talking about a dirty shot of booze. that's right. a jaegger-bomb, or a tequila, or a black sambuca. not long ago a bachelor party was thrown for me (even though i didn't want one, but that's

Had a good break from the city driving the entire north coast of Jamaica. Beautiful country but after 16 times of going there, going to Asia would be nice for a change. Or another island. Or how about a cruise? Would that be better than staying in one country? Anyways,

so it's like this. Mike has given me the honour of guest blogging here and there, and although it sounds like good fun, i feel a little weird about it. to me, it's sort of like i've been invited over to a barbecue at Mike's house through a friend, but

I just received an email from The Grinch.  The Grinch is a well deserved alias for a curmudgeonly dude I used to work with.  This message is a little less Grinchy than usual Well its that time of year again and I would like to wish Mike and all his

I received an email yesterday from twins from bolton.  He's upset at the recent Toronto Star report that Mothers Against Drunk Driving only gives 19 cents of every dollar to victim services and the fight against drunk driving.  Here's what he wrote. This whole MADD charity situation has gotten me

Anyone is welcome to submit a Guest Blog Entry to torontomike.com.  I received the following entry earlier today. Hey the Maple Leafs seem to have picked up speed and are ready to take a crack at the playoffs! It seems to be a lot more exciting than last year

Anyone is welcome to submit a Guest Blog Entry to torontomike.com.  I received the following entry earlier today. Good Afternoon Canada & and Toronto Residents Specially,As I watch the day approach when hopefully the Bush Gang in Washington D.C. will get its comeuppance in the upcoming mid

Anyone is welcome to submit a Guest Blog Entry to torontomike.com.  I received the following entry earlier today. Many things to tell you - the first is that I bought a new computer finally! I have waited more than three years since my very very old but faithful (bought

Anyone is welcome to submit a Guest Blog Entry to torontomike.com.  I received the following entry earlier today. Could mister Harper be a Leafs fan? He won't say. But, there be speculation afoot, and his being all smiles when they scored last night is certainly fueling that fire. Can't

Anyone is welcome to submit a Guest Blog Entry to torontomike.com.  I received the following entry earlier today. Well well well, what do you think Mike the leaf's are off on their quest for the stanley cup. Most likley a version of Monty Python's quest for the Holly Grail,

Anyone is welcome to submit a Guest Blog Entry to torontomike.com.  I received the following entry earlier today. Clarington Coverage Of upcoming Municipal Election:I have posted twice in this forum to share updates on the municipal election here in Clarington. During my initial post I was made aware

Anyone is welcome to submit a Guest Blog Entry to torontomike.com.  I received the following entry earlier today. Today I celebrated my grandmother's 100th Birthday at her nursing home in Ajax. Two of her 3 sons are still alive & I went for my Dad who passed away in

Anyone is welcome to submit a Guest Blog Entry to torontomike.com.  I received the following entry earlier today. Clarington Coverage Of upcoming Municipal ElectionAs of September 12 Clarington now has six candidates for Mayor. Things are definately heating up with former Mayor Diane Hamre entering into the campaign arena.