Back in February I attended an NAC Orchestra performance of Faure’s Requiem and wrote about my love for that work and other Requiems (Requia?) To close the Main Series portion of the season, the orchestra performed another requiem last night that stands in stark contrast to Faure’s bright and sunny mass for the dead. Verdi’s … More Another Requiem
Over the last few years, I have noticed a disturbing trend. Clothes seem to be getting smaller, resulting in a much higher incidence of exposed flesh. Parts of the body that used to be revealed only to doctors and spouses are now on display for all to see.I can only conclude that we are facing … More The Great Fabric Shortage
By now, most Canadians and perhaps four Americans know the Ottawa Senators have advanced to the Stanley Cup finals. Shrugging off years of playoff futility, the Sens have rolled through the first three rounds in impressive fashion. It’s pretty exciting stuff, and I actually get shivers at the thought of a Stanley Cup parade down … More Fanatics
A few months ago I wrote about Chipnuts, a great food innovation that combined the goodness of potato chips and peanuts into one awesome snackfood. Well, I have discovered another great peanut-based food. Peanut Butter & Co., an eatery in New York City that specializes in (you guessed it) peanut butter, has a line of … More My New Favourite Food
Back in the 1800’s, a man named Mark Dearlove had a shop in Leeds where he made high-quality musical instruments. Every now and then I get an e-mail or phone call from someone who has purchased a Dearlove violin or cello and wants to know if I know anything about the instrument’s history. Apparently … More A Little Dearlove History
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