June 18, 2010 

Toronto, ON

Sweetland is a grand place to be be these days ... I am so love with my new neighbou rhood!. Not to mention, highly attractive and thoroughly entertaining Australian house guests don't hurt. Have been hanging loads with the stunning Jess McAvoy this week, in from the land down yonder for NXNE and various other exploits.  Our mutual friend set us up on a blind friend date as Jess had never been to Canada before! As soon as I picked her up at the airport I knew she was trouble, in the best kind of way.  We both have NXNE showcases tonight -at the same time!- how is that fair? Regardless ... we both shall rock. Myself at the Free Times Café 10 PM, and Jess at the Cameron House 10 PM!

See you somewhere ....

June 6, 2010 
Toronto, ON

Bonsoir from my beautiful new apartment. Spent the day loading vans and carrying boxes and I am all moved in at last! Thanks so much to my parents and friends who helped immensely. And of course Ursa the dog, who helped too. First thing we did was set up my badass new HD flatscreen. Um .... yeah! Who's coming over to watch a movie?

Yesterday I celebrated my last day as a homeless singer-songwriter with a trip to the Fleetwood Country Cruize-In with my folks. Omigosh. I think I said "cooooool" about five hundred times. And I am so impressed with my dad's classic car knowledge. We bought at least ten tickets for the K of C 1969 Mustang convertible raffle. Obviously. Now I just have to win ....

Cross your fingers! 

x

K

 At the Fleetwood Country Cruize-In avec papa.

May 24, 2010
Toronto, ON

Happy May Two-Four! My friends and I have decided to celebrate this quintessentially Canadian holiday in true Ontarian style. Yup. Beer in a can and a BBQ! Fresh Ontario pickerel awaits in the fridge next to fresh Ontario produce. We'll grill it up after we take a wee pleasure cruise around Toronto Island. With ... of course ... beer in a can! After we might climb up on the roof to see if we can catch a firework or two.  Happy birthday Queen Victoria, wherever you are...

Up on the roof ... More Toronto photos here

May 21, 2010
London, ON

Bonsoir from late-night London-town. Me, myself and the mini dog have been doing some important post-tour laundry, working on our photographs and plotting the glory of our coming weekend! Not to mention, catching up on all our favourite TV shows that my parents' PVR was kind enough to record for me while I was away. Um ... season finale of House anyone? I'm so gonna watch that again. And again. 

On the morrow I head back to Toronto for some May Two-Four fun with the girls. I suspect there will be barbecues. And bikinis. And roof-tops. And ferry rides. And beer in a can! We can only hope.

God save the Queen!

 xox
La K

Happy First Birthday Ursa!

May 17, 2010
Rochester, NY

I confess. After a whole week of basic cable I am so happy to see the Turner Classic Movies channel again. How I missed thee! It's really the perfect end to a perfectly long travelling day. Along with a bubble bath. Woke up this morning and said my sweet goodbyes to Brooklyn. One serious espresso and an eggy bagel later I high-tailed it over a hundred bridges, and even more miles to the heart of industrial Albany. You know, just for fun. Had a rendez-vous with an old pal, ate some spaetzle, a veggie dog and drove off into the sunset like a good little New York Thruway road princess. Been listening to audio books all along the way (a Sweetlandish road tradition.) This trip it's "New York" by Edward Rutherfurd. Loves it.

Tomorrow it's Home Sweetland Home for me, back in the arms of Canada. I would have lingered longer chez Mr. America, but my puppy's first birthday tomorrow and I just can't bring myself to miss it! I know she's a dog and doesn't know it's her birthday. But she'll still be so grateful for the long run and big slobbery kiss she's about to receive. And so will I.

Woof,

x

K

 Somewhere in Albany ... 

More Mini Birthday Tour photos here

May 14, 2010
Brooklyn, NY

Word up from the Park Slope slope! My week in New York City is already more than half over. How did that happen so fast? I've been having an epic time, perhaps the best NYC trip ever. Played a great show last night at Caffé Vivaldi and made some new friends. Then ran over to catch the end of  brilliant cellist Brent Arnold's set at The Living Room ... Made it for the last two songs, and the biggest glass of whiskey I ever done seen. Long live the American free pour.

Tonight I head out to Red Hook for the "Urban Cowgirl Cabaret" show at Jalopy with pal Jan Bell! It's such a magical little venue and I've always wanted to play there. Come on out y'all, for a little cowgirl adventure! But don't forget your umbrella. I feel a thunderstorm coming on ....

Giddyup,

              x x

                     La K

Red Wellies save the day!
More Mini Birthday Tour photos here

May 10, 2010 
Edison, NJ

Nothing says road girl like waking up in a New Jersey Turnpike motel on your birthday. By yourself. But I am happy as can be so long as these directions to Starbucks get me a doppio espresso asap. Driving into NYC this aft, for a haircut, a much-needed manicure and une petite Sweetlandish birthday soirée. Meeting up with pals Luther Wright and the Wrongs, and The Jack Grace Band for their show at The Ear Inn. Whiskey and picked eggs please!!

One year older, 

x

K

 The Ear Inn, NYC 
More Mini Birthday Tour photos here