The first couple of hours of my 104 hour drumming marathon went pretty well. Unfortunately, I should have realized that beginning at midnight was not a good idea, especially given that we live in a townhouse. Apparently my neighbour would rather get a good night’s sleep than live beside a svelte Guinness Book of World … More Drumming Update

It’s 7:23 am, and it’s been 13 hours since I last ate something. The hunger pains are unbearable, and I don’t think I can hold out much longer. In fact, I’m waiting for my Toaster Strudels to pop any second. This fasting thing was a horrible idea. If I can’t make up the 35,000 calorie … More Fasting Update

I’m feeling fat these days. Maybe fat is the wrong word. Pudgy? Rotund? Obese? Over the past few years, my weight has kind of yo-yo’d. It’s gone as low as 167 pounds (thanks, South Beach Diet) to a high of around 194 pounds (my Fat Bastard phase). I seem to have settled somewhere in the … More 9.6 Calories a Day

I took the family to see WALL-E last night, and I have never been so disappointed in a movie in my entire life. First, I felt totally ripped off. When I fork over $30 to see a movie, I expect some dialogue. The first half hour was basically a silent movie – the damn robot … More WALL-E

One of the great things about my new position is I get to learn about a really wide range of artistic disciplines.  After focusing largely on classical music for most of a decade, it’s really cool to spend time getting to know more about theatre, dance, visual arts, and pop/punk/folk/roots/world music. Along the way, I’ve started … More B.C. Faves