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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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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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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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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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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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