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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

#HClass26 at Sir Arthur Currie Public School in London, Ontario, Canada have created videos celebrating Amazing Canadian Women for Canadian Women's History Month. #CanadianWomen #CanadianWomensHistoryMonth #WomensHistoryMonth #londonontario Here is #RachelMcAdams youtu.be/VOyVB5bV2Io

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Amazing Canadian Women - Rachel McAdams

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I rarely wade into political commentary on #The500Blog, but this week's album sent me into the pool. I think I make a good faith arguement. #90 on #The500Blog is "Talking Book" from Stevie Wonder tinyurl.com/500talkingbook

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The 500 - #90 - Talking Book - Stevie Wonder

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The 500 - #90 - Talking Book - Stevie Wonder

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Can a teacher have a perfect year? I delve into that perpetual pursuit in context of "Sign O' The Times" from Prince. It is #93 on #The500Blog the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-...

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The 500 - #93 - Sign O' The Times - Prince

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

From the outrageous Dr. Frank-N-Furter in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show", to the brilliantly sinister Wadsworth in "Clue" to the nightmarish Pennywise in "It" Tim Curry could be terrifying, hilarious, theatrical, charming, musical & completely over-the-top...sometimes in the same scene #RIPTimCurry

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Oh no! We've lost a wonderful human being and an immense talent today. Thank you Dolly for decades of entertainment and the mountainous generosity you shared, especially to vulnerable kids. #RIPDolly

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

#95 on #The500Blog is "Bitches Brew" from Miles Davis. I talk church modes, high school music class and an expression of rock-jazz-fusion from one of the greats! tinyurl.com/500brew

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The 500 - #95 - Bitches Brew - Miles Davis

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Tony Vincent @tonyvincent.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Have you heard about Shapegrams Junior yet? Pictures turn into puzzles where young learners drag, rotate, resize, and recolor shapes to rebuild the pictures. Teachers can easily create puzzle playlists for their students. No accounts. No ads. shapegrams.com/hi-shapegrams-junior

Screenshot of a Shapegrams Junior playlist with a rubber duck, strawberry, dinosaur, and house

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

All my posts are at the50-20.blogspot.com, including last week's write-up on "Tommy" by The Who Next week on #The500Blog - Miles goes electric with some psychedelic jazz rock rusion. #95 is "Bitches Brew

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Courtesy of the generosity of a friend, I was fortunate to see a second #Rush show in Toronto. A new setlist unfolded & I enjoyed songs I have not heard in years, including "Red Sector A", which I haven't seen live since the 80s! Nice to enjoy it with my long-time "Rush Bud" Jeff (our 5th show).

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

A trip down memory lane for me this week as I share the story of hockey & music coming together in 2007 at the Exclaim! Summit Of The Arts Hockey Tournament & Hootenanny in Toronto. #96 is "Tommy" from The Who. the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/08/teh-...

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

#98 on #The500Blog is "This Year's Model" - Elvis Costello and The Attractions (1978). I talk "Obsession" and pushing back against Incel Culture and The Manosphere in context of Costello's second record and the accusations of misogyny that followed it. tinyurl.com/500costello #Final100

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The 500 - #98 - This Year's Model - Elvis Costello & The Attractions

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

#Teachers: Saw this idea on socials & made a slide deck Students grab any three items from the classroom or their backpacks. In groups of three they use the prompts to discuss whichitem they would pick. Full slide deck here-feel free to share and edit for your needs. docs.google.com/presentation...

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Which version of "you" is going out in public today? Are we all just telling stories to craft our identity, while our "self" tags along for the ride? #97 on #The500Blog is "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan" Thanks for reading the #Final100 the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-...

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The 500 - #97 - The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan - Bob Dylan

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Coming up next on #The500Blog - It's #97 "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan" All my posts can be found at the50-20.blogspot.com #Final100

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

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Indie Aut. Stuart Miller📖✍️🤓 Believe in yourself & your potential @stuartmiller1.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

For a teacher @anlyacosta.bsky.social Help by donating if you can & repost this for more exposure 50% of 100 is better than 100% of nothing #School #Classroom #Education #SupportTeachers #EduSky #SupportTeachers #EduSky

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Mrs. Ramos @mrsramos.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Hello! I am looking for fellow #teachers to follow! I am trying to connect and #clearthelist for my students! Any help is so appreciated! www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

All my #The500Blog posts are at the50-20.blogspot.com I'm in the #Final100 Coming up next... #98 is "This Year's Model" from Elvis Costello

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

All my #The500Blog posts are at the50-20.blogspot.com Next week, we hut #99 - "There's A Riot Going On" from Sly and the Family Stone. #Final100

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

All my #The500Blog posts are at the50-20.blogspot.com Next week, we hut #99 - "There's A Riot Going On" from Sly and the Family Stone. #Final100

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Decided to try actor Jeff Daniel’s favourite sandwich & was surprised how well these disparate flavours & textures work. No real nutritional value, but a fun treat after an hour cutting grass. Ingredients: Pita bread Creamy peanut butter Ruffles Cheddar & Sour Cream potato chips-crushed BBQ sauce

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

I've hit the #Final100 on #The500Blog. #100 is "Odessey and Oracle" from The Zombies. I go on a little odyssey through the history of countermelody bass playing for this 1968 sophomore release. tinyurl.com/500zombies

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The 500 - #100 - Odessey and Oracle - The Zombies

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

I first saw Sam Neill in “The Final Contact”, when I was a teenager and loved his work throughout my life - from “Dead Calm” to “The Hunt For Red October” through the “Jurassic” films, “Peaky Blinders” and “Hunt For The Wilderpeople”. He made every film he was in even better. #RIPSamNeill

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Got a favourite concept album? Something by Floyd, Rush, The Who or Queensryche maybe? This week, I talk about the first. #101 on #The500Blog is "In The Wee Small Hours" by Frank Sinatra the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/07/the-...

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Norway takes out Brazil. The hype on Haaland is justified. I suspect I will be seeing his name on student jerseys a lot more often next September. Tough not to root for a team from a country with a population smaller than Ontario #NorwayvBrazil #WorldCup #Haaland

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The 500 - #101 - In The Wee Small Hours - Frank Sinatr

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Happy 250th to my American friends. Hope you have a wonderful weekend celebration

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Next week, I write my 400th blog in #The500Blog series. It'll be about "In The Wee Small Hours" from The Chairman of The Board - Frank Sinatra. It was his 9th studio record.

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

17 hours of Canada Day Jams #HappyCanadaDay If I’m missing something that should be on here, drop me a message. open.spotify.com/playlist/53a...

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Are stereotypes about musicians accurate? Not always, but in the case of Ginger Baker, they fit like a glove. #102 on #The500Blog is "Fresh Cream" from Cream. the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-...

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The 500 - #102 - Fresh Cream - Cream

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Celebrating another successful school year and surprising my wife with a trip to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of our favourite musical. "Hedwig and The Angry Inch" at the Danforth - with writer and star John Cameron Mitchell.

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Forgot to post this earlier in the week - the chaos, and excitement, of a school year ending scrambled my attention. #102 is "Fresh Cream" from Cream

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

At #103 on #The500Blog -we get one of the most challenging jazz records of all time & a test for even the best saxophonists. John Coltrane's "Giant Steps" I talk about "cosplaying" as a Jazz fan in my 20s, Desert Island Discs & the massive talent of Coltrane. the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-...

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The 500 - #103 - Giant Steps - John Coltrane

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

#104 on #The500Blog is "Sweet Baby James" from James Taylor. I talk folk music, elementary school choir, unconditional love, parental support and risk taking. the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-...

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The 500 - #104 - Sweet Baby James - James Taylor

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Back to 1960 for a little Post-Bop/Hard-Pop Jazz from a saxophone monster. #103 on #The500Blog is "Giant Steps" from John Coltrane

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

#104 is coming next. Which means that I am exactly two years away from completing #The500Blog It's "Sweet Baby James" from James Taylor

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