The boys and I were lying in bed this morning listening to the election results on CBC. A has taken a real interest in the election in recent days, and he was very curious about the whole voting thing, probably because his school was one of the voting centres. Anyway, here’s how our conversation went: … More The Election According to a Five-Year-Old
The current financial crisis is a topic of concern for many of my loyal readers. Some of you have e-mailed me questions, and as the holder of two degrees in music performance, I’m happy to offer my expert advice and analysis of this incredibly complex situation. Q: Some politicians are saying this is the worst … More The Financial Crisis: Q & A
Tonight is the annual fundraising gala at the major arts institution where I work. It’s a big, glitzy affair that attracts an A-list crowd, features superstar soloists, and raises a ton of money for youth and education activities. B and I have been fortunate to attend each of the last ten galas, usually as the … More The Gala
A was lying in our bed this morning listening to CBC news on the radio. At one point, he turned to us and said, “I keep hearing that word a lot these days. What does it mean?” “What word?” I asked. “Economy?” “No, Iraqorama.” he said. “Iraqorama? Do you mean Barack Obama?” “Yeah, that’s it.” … More Iraqorama and George W.
Every week in my job I get introduced to cool new artists. I get e-mails from people asking, “Have you checked out so-and-so? They’re awesome.”, or “Hi, we’re a band from B.C. and we’d like to be part of your festival”. So, I head off to their MySpace page, listen to clips on iTunes, and … More T.O.F.U.
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