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Animated birds, a singing squirrel, Leafs games, holiday cards, French lessons and the best of Toronto's east end, all on one page. Probably the best. We haven't checked them all yet.

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Hi, I'm Dana.

Songwriter, animation maker and proud east-ender.

I live in Toronto's east end, near the Beaches, a short walk from the boardwalk and the lake. I write songs, make silly animations with a little help from AI, and I've just started learning French to keep the mind sharp.

This page is my little corner of the internet. Have a look around, watch a blue jay hit a home run, and stay as long as you like.

  • HomeToronto's east end, near the Beaches
  • MakingSongs and animated GIFs
  • LearningFrench, one phrase at a time
  • FavouriteA walk by the lake on a mild day

Today in the Beaches

 

Weather

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Checking the sky over the lake...

Full forecast

Countdowns

  • Christmas--
  • New Year's--
  • Next Leafs home game--

Today's smile

A new one every day.

Music

Words by Dana, performed by a squirrel with a guitar, a fox and a bear.

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Bored Outa My Tree

Hey look at me,
I'm bored outa my tree,
on both my feet.

I'm singing to you,
on this AI platform too,
are you bored outa your tree too?

Well listen to me,
the three of us make three,
and we're free!

Lyrics excerpt · © Dana

Now playing Front Porch Strum Demo instrumental
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    Leafs Corner

    The next few games. All times Toronto time.

      Home games at Scotiabank Arena. Most games on Sportsnet or TSN.

      My Corner of Toronto

      A few east-end favourites, from the lake to the Danforth.

      Walk

      The Beaches Boardwalk

      Miles of lakefront from Woodbine to Balmy Beach. Best on a mild morning.

      Streetcar

      501 Queen, live

      Is the streetcar coming? Check real-time arrivals at any stop in the Beaches.

      Live arrival times 501 stops & map

      At the stop? Text the stop number on the sign to 898882 for the next arrivals.

      Tap one on your phone and it fills in the text for you.

      Take Away

      Souvlaki Hut, Queen St E

      Big, juicy souvlaki and gyros at 2100 Queen St E. Open daily 10:30 am to 9:30 pm.

      Butcher

      Sanagan's, Gerrard St E

      Great sausages, bacon and stew beef in the Gerrard India Bazaar.

      Snacks

      Bulk Barn, Danforth Ave

      Unsalted nuts by the scoop, and grind-your-own peanut butter.

      Printing

      Staples, Shoppers World

      Cheap, quick printing from your phone or email at Shoppers World Danforth, 3003 Danforth Ave.

      Books

      Beaches Library

      Books, French movies and cheap printing, right on Queen Street East.

      Hockey

      Leafs Night

      Saturday at 7 on Sportsnet. Hope springs eternal.

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      Tap a pin, then "Walking directions" to get there from wherever you are.

      Holiday Cards

      Pick a card and send it to a friend by text or email. Free, and no stamp required.

      Snowy Christmas scene with a twinkling tree, a small condo building and Merry Christmas
      Merry Christmas Snow, a twinkling tree and a small cozy condo building.
      Download
      Two rabbits hopping in the snow under falling snowflakes with Happy Holidays from the Beaches, Toronto
      Happy Holidays Two bunnies hopping through fresh snow.
      Download

      Le coin français

      The French corner. I'm learning, and you can too. Tap a card to see what it means.

      Mini quiz

      Question 1 of 5

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