According to this article published in The Times today, British sports scientists have concluded that drummers are comparable in their physical prowess to world-class athletes. The researchers followed the drummer for Blondie (?) for the past eight years and determined that he expended as much energy during a performance as runners and soccer stars. Apparently, … More Drummer = Olympic Athlete
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
I was hit by a car this afternoon. Actually, it was more like an SUV. I was walking across the street at Rideau and Sussex after work, and just as I was about to reach the sidewalk, this SUV at the stop line surged forward about six feet. The front grill rammed into my right … More Close Call
B and I took our first road trip in six years this past weekend. I found it shocking that so much time had passed since our last trip, but then I remembered that anything longer than two hours with two toddlers in the back seat can feel like a cross-country marathon. Our friend Tara was … More The Roadtrip
While A has come out with a number of unintentionally funny remarks over the past couple of years, his younger brother has come out with a few gems recently. Here’s a little sample… Me: “K, did you go on a walk with your school today?” K: “No daddy, the school is too heavy.” (Ed: it … More Kids Say the Darndest Things Part V
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