For the second year in a row, I was fortunate enough to attend the Winnipeg Folk Festival. Many of the things I wrote about in last year’s post still hold true – it’s simply a fantastic music festival. I think my experience at the festival is probably atypical. First, I was there by myself. Festivals … More Winnipeg Folk Festival 2010
For the better part of six summers (1993 through 1998), I spent a great deal of time dressed in wool. First in the Band of the Ceremonial Guard, then for five years in the Fort Henry Guard, I experienced the unique joy that comes with covering practically every inch of my body with heavy, itchy, … More Are You Hot In That?
For day 3 of summer vacation, I decided to take the boys up to the Gatineaus. The dark clouds and strong winds had me a little worried, but it ended up being a perfect morning. The beginning of the King Mountain trail. Fortunately, the boys were undaunted by the steep ascent. The reward at the … More King Mountain & Mini Golf
About a month ago, I decided to get a road bike. I need a summer hobby, I’ve got to lose a few pounds, and it seems like a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon. I’ve got a decent mountain bike that works well for commuting to work, but it’s not great for anything longer … More My Kona Zing
This was going to be a big week for the National Arts Centre Orchestra. For the conclusion of its 40th anniversary season, the orchestra had programmed Mahler’s Symphony No. 8, the famous “Symphony of a Thousand”. Canadian superstar conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin was engaged to lead the combined orchestras of the NAC and l’Orchestre Metropolitain, eight … More Yannick and Mahler
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