A blog full of memories
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 …
Nat. Remember those two (or three) illicit ABBA vinyl albums we’d play ALL DAY long until Mum and Dad came home. Circa 1979? Remember your portable red and white record player? And then we had to hide the albums surreptitiously somewhere so Dad wouldn’t find out we’d been listening to “that rock-and-roll shit”? And years later, I …
I tried to help my parents update their Norton anti-virus software over the weekend. I spent a lot of time last Friday evening trying to get my Dad to download and install the new software. (Exciting single life, I know BUT I did redeem some social dignity at the English Beat concert the next night.) …
Fly home…if you can. Partake in festive holiday drinking. Play the ORIGINAL VINYL RECORD of Father Abraham in Smurfland album. Phone family members and friends who are far away. Play Smurfin’ Beer and sing karaoke into the phone. {…hic..} sorry
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Today is Remembrance Day in Canada. My Dad will be participating in the local parade in Whitehorse. I want to post a picture of him in his regalia. My Dad never actually fought in a war, but the military is a big part of …
First things first. I can feel a collective sigh of relief from the elections. Back to business as usual. Not to mention that it is good to be part of positive history for once: as in remembering where you were when Obama was elected President of the United States (as opposed to where you where …
Am having a helluva week. Think I’m always trying to fit too many things into my schedule–hence the reason I bought the Covey file-o-fax thingie a few weeks ago. Think I have to make more of a commitment to get my life together. Talked to my friend in Yellowknife twice this week. Am upset I …
Ok…two things about Duran Duran…. Shawna Bingham…microwaved fries with a tonne of ketchup in for our lunch, neon yellow sweaters and legwarmers. Fraser Weir…that discussion about Duran Duran you had with Malky and Bruce on the bus on the way to the Roman catacombs in Italy that Easter break in 1991. And here is a …
Why? For no other reason than the simple fact that I can. Isn’t technology incredible? I’ve just spent the week in Alberta visiting family. And I wish I’d been more organized and told my friend in Yellowknife–she said she would have arranged a visit!!! …DAMN…Next time. Next time. And, my plane was two hours late …
I’d planned a brief visit home to visit my family in Alberta this week–before I started a full-time contract in the South Bay. I was supposed to have a conference call on Thursday afternoon–but it got pushed to Friday at noon. Worried that I wouldn’t make the bus to the airport if I had to …
The Largest Cock in the Land, originally uploaded by YukonJen. Am visiting my family in Alberta this week. We’re having a laugh–or two–or three. As we were driving out the township road where my aunt and uncle live, I see this HUGE rooster statue in somebody’s front yard. “I HAVE to take a picture …
I’ve decided I’m a trail runner. A few weeks ago, my friend Mitch ran the Skyline to the Sea ultra marathon. He blogged about it, a few of his fellow runners blogged about it, and I decided to keep me challenged and interested, I would start running trails. Last week, I investigated some trails out …
I’ve been struggling lately. Getting things done. Prioritizing. Trying to get my life in order. Trying to move forward on too many fronts. I know. I know. “Life is what happens while you’re making plans.” I bought myself this Franklin/Covey daily planner thing last week. And, I must admit that it’s actually working for me. …
I talked to the Friend in Yellowknife today. She said: “YukonJen is slacking.” Pressure. Pressure. So, here is a little update. My friend Ron from Vancouver called today and asked if I’d heard the latest R3-30 podcast yet. (Go to radio3.cbc.ca and search the site for: The R3-30: Week Ending September 25, 2008.) They were …
It’s time I think. I’m going to review my theme and my features on this blog. No more just settling because its easy. I want to use some of the latest WordPress features here. Mainly, I’d like to make my permalinks pretty. Besides, if there is anything I’ve learned from Madonna–it’s to update yourself every …
Sarah Palin running for VP? Come on. Does this remind anybody in Canada about Kim Campbell? Remember Brian Mulroney running not only the country but also the Conservative party into the ground? Campbell won the party leadership, but party lost the entire election (two seats in Parliament that election). When was that??? 1993? It’s not …
He was laughing his head off. He and Mum had been traveling in New Brunswick. The went to the Canadian Senior Olympic Games. (Dad won a silver in lawn bowling–Congrats Dad!). Anyway. He calls. He can barely speak he’s laughing his head off. And I’m expecting another rude joke. But he says: “Last night we …
It came, unsolicited, but I think this is the best piece of relationship advice I’ve ever received. Not that I’m in a relationship right now–but I think I’ll use it when I am. I met a friend in a coffee shop to talk about website requirements–which we did. But we ended up talking about a …
