I recently read a letter from one of the country’s leading artists in which he outlined his views on the role of the artist in society. It’s a fascinating list of 22 points from someone who has obviously given this a great deal of thought. Some I found inspirational (#18), some I questioned (#6), and … More The Artist in Society
This week’s Music Monday pick is courtesy of Douglas Coupland. Actually, it’s courtesy of Douglas Coupland’s Twitter feed (www.twitter.com/DougCoupland). Wait, it’s actually courtesy of David Weir, who originally posted the link and then Douglas Coupland re-tweeted it. In any case, the track is I’ll Be Gone by Lithuanian producer Mario Basanov, with Vidis, featuring Jazzu. … More Music Monday – I’ll Be Gone
Like many people, I developed strongly negative feelings about my dentist when I was a kid. Perhaps it was the time I had four teeth pulled and then went back to school with bloody gauze stuffed in my mouth, or the numerous fillings, or the 36 months I spent wearing braces. Whatever it was, visits … More The Best of Ottawa – Kids and Teens Dentistry
I’m a little undecided on Imogen Heap. I really like a couple of her songs, but I often skip through half the tracks when listening to one of her albums. Perhaps it’s one of those relationships that just isn’t meant to be. Or, perhaps I just need to work harder before completely dismissing it. In … More Music Monday – Imogen Heap
This post is long overdue, but I thought I’d post a few photos from our Easter weekend. The trip got off to a rough start. We were creeping along in rush-hour traffic on the way out of town when a dashboard warning light came on. Our power steering had failed, and despite my herculean efforts … More April 2010 Photos
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