I’m a big fan of JP Hoe, a talented singer-songwriter from Winnipeg. I first met him at the WCMA’s in Brandon a few years ago, and was immediately impressed – he’s got a great voice, sings in tune (yes, that’s still an important trait), and pens catchy, honest songs. I’ve heard JP a number of … More Music Monday – JP Hoe
I was worried that last year would be the final Christmas with two “believers” in the family. A___ was eight years old, and he was starting to ask some pretty pointed questions about Santa. Usually the questions would come late at night, after his brother had fallen asleep – it was almost like being interrogated. … More A’s Christmas List 2012
People have all kinds of ways to deal with stress in their lives. Some run. Some do yoga. Some meditate. Some drink. I polish boots and shoes. It’s not really as crazy / boring as it sounds. There’s simply something very therapeutic about polishing footwear. It’s just you, the leather, the cloth, a can … More Happiness Is A New Kiwi
I know it’s Wednesday, but Music Wednesday just sounds wrong. I’ll try better next week. In any case, this week’s earworm is Submarines by The Lumineers. They were supposed to play the final night of the Ottawa Folk Festival earlier this month, but had to cancel due to “scheduling conflicts”. It would have been nice … More Music Monday – The Lumineers
The summer of 2012 got off to a great start as we went on a family camping trip over the Canada Day long weekend. Our friends Dave and Caroline invited us to go with their two boys, and although there was a lot of work to do to get ready for our big housing move … More Camping at Sharbot Lake
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