A blog full of memories
I made my first video phone call today! Well..actually, it was my first bi-directional video call. The other day my friend from Yellowknife was visiting her sister in BC and they Skyped me as they were figuring out how to make things work but it was only one-way. They didn’t have a webcam. My Mum …
This year is my first year since 1993 without my family. WHAT WAS I THINKING? WHAT was I thinking? I hope I’ll never do that again. I guess I thought I had too much going on and I wasn’t working for eight months and I couldn’t book tickets home in time and by the time …
My friend sent me this email last week. I am in a totally different email on most days, so I ‘m just catching up now. Being single…tonight I can’t decide if it’s good – you know, open to new excitement or just thinking that being single sucks – why don’t some people just smarten up …
Rabbit of Seville, featuring Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd (1950) @ Yahoo! Video
Pacific Coast Trail Run – 30 km, originally uploaded by Mitch Lewis. I’ve been running with Mitch every few weeks since September. We do Saturday morning runs in Anadel State Park or Spring Lake or somewhere. Having somebody to run with makes a difference to me. To me, it’s about having (or being) somebody who …
Madhatter, this is one of my favourite audio stories of all time. I had a casette tape (back in the day). But I just found it at Amazon.com and am tempted to spend the $5 to hear it again. I am a Beethoven fan. Thanks for reminding me. Oh. And on the Vivaldi note, I …
I’m guessing you’re also not a fan of Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G minor? Right then Madhatter, introduce me to something that’s NOT the classical version of muzak. I am all ears. I’ll still hold out for a VH1 episode of Songs from the 1790s.
I like this version of Pachelbel’s Canon. Actually, I like most versions of Pachelbel’s Canon, but this might be the only rap song I like. When you take a completely classical song–and make it your own–I think that’s a sign you’ve mastered your art. There’s actually a number of rap versions of this song. …
It could end up in the toilet. I just had an almost experience. And a lesson almost learned the hard way. That’s all I’m sayin’.
The other evening, I had dinner with two guys who were into running races (marathon, adventure) and climbing mountains and in general, challenging themselves outside of a regular work day. I was impressed with their enthusiasm and I found their excitement infectious. It prompted me to start looking at the registration and guidelines for the …
