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The Best Web Page on the Internet.

Animated birds, a singing squirrel, alpacas at the fair, songs, French lessons and the best of Toronto's east end, all on one page. Probably the best. We haven't checked them all yet.

See the animations Hear the squirrel sing

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

The Animation Gallery

Every one of these was dreamed up here and brought to life with AI.

A cartoon blue jay swings a bat and hits a home run, with Vancouver Island in the background — Blue Jay Home RunBatter up, with Vancouver Island in the background.

A blue jay hits the word Dana, which explodes — Dana Goes BoomThe blue jay knocks my name right out of the park.

Alpacas at the FairA day at the Royal, hay and all.

A Steller's jay perched on a branch with Vancouver Island scenery — Steller's JayBC's provincial bird, hanging out on the island.

A hummingbird hovering beside a flower — Hummingbird HoverWings going a mile a minute.

Poster of a chicken riding a motorcycle — Chicken RiderWhy did the chicken cross the road? To ride.

A snowy Christmas scene with a twinkling tree, a small condo building and Merry Christmas text — Merry ChristmasSnow, a twinkling tree and a small cozy condo building.

Music

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

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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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.

Butcher

Rowe Farms, Queen St E

Ontario-raised meat and friendly butchers who'll give you cooking tips.

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.

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.

Le coin français

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

Sign the Guestbook

Say hello, leave a note, or tell me which animation is your favourite. Messages appear once I've had a look at them.

Handy Links

My go-to list: health info, car help, music resources, Toronto weather and traffic, and shopping deals.

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