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Jules is Out of Office

I write about the best things in life (in no particular order): birds, beer, books, beaches and burgers.

By Jules Torti

· Launched 2 years ago

“There's never a dull moment in these travel tales. And there's always a smile or laugh!”...”

“There's never a dull moment in these travel tales. And there's always a smile or laugh!”

Kristi Keller 🇨🇦, Wildhood Wanted

Jules is Out of Office

What Kind of Bird's Nest Would You Be?

Are you a fastidious oriole, an over-the-top osprey or lazy dove?
Jun 20•Jules Torti

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How to Have an Easy-breezy Summer

Think 1984: Cheez Whiz, banana seat bikes and Judy Blume
Jun 13•Jules Torti

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Field Notes from Lambing Season at Topsy Farms

Welcome to Cute HQ
Jun 6•Jules Torti

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Bites From My Potato Chip Art Studio

A peek at my growing (but disappearing) portfolio
May 30•Jules Torti

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Where Will We Walk Next?

A case of continental drift, our furnace man and frozen fish
May 23•Jules Torti

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Recent posts

Please, Judge This Book by Its Cover!

And what does Camino Chaos have to do with cockroaches, chianti and Carole Pope?
May 16•Jules Torti

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Decks, Ducks, Rat Tails & Modern Mullets

And 100 bowls of puffed wheat
May 9•Jules Torti

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It's About Time (Really)

A chronological history of sleeping in and my dead battery watch collection
May 2•Jules Torti

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My TV Education: Degrassi Junior High

Director Linda Schuyler's new memoir is a behind-the-scenes open diary
Apr 24•Jules Torti

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The Woman Who Brought Borneo Into my Bedroom

A tribute to the late Canadian primatologist and orangutan ambassador, Biruté Galdikas
Apr 18•Jules Torti

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Spring: Not a Peep (Yet)

Celebrating the return of our migratory birds, blooms and barometer boost
Apr 11•Jules Torti

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A Week of Constant Craving, Life, Discount Sushi and Plastic-wrapped Furniture

And a Zamboni®, naturally.
Apr 4•Jules Torti

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In Honour of the First-Ever Jane Goodall Day

Dr. Jane's momentum continues on April 3rd with a re-imagined birthday
Mar 28•Jules Torti

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Top Shelf: How a Custom Bookcase Came Out of the Woodwork

Including one very harrowing bubble wrap moment
Mar 21•Jules Torti

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Keep Your Eyes on the Fries!

A deep-fried tribute to Canada's salt & malt chip wagons
Mar 14•Jules Torti

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Halloumi Tacos, Better Things & an Insomnia Game

What to Eat, Watch and Do This Week
Mar 7•Jules Torti

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Hotel Quirks & Perks: The Dramatic Sequel

Featuring Homemade Toilets, a Bali Escape Room and a French Toast-eating Cat
Feb 28•Jules Torti

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