Nearly a year ago, the NAC launched the first podcast produced by a professional orchestra. The NACOcast is produced a few times a month and provides listeners with information on upcoming concerts, interviews with artists and composers, and discussions with orchestra musicians about their experiences.The NACOcast is hosted by our Principal Bassoon, C Millard. He’s … More The NACOcast
Just as I thought Aidan and Kieran had recovered from their various maladies, we got a call from the daycare at the end of the day yesterday. Aidan had thrown up on the playground and they wanted us to come get him. I don’t know if it was a flu bug or the salmon casserole … More Vomit to the Left of Me, Vomit to the Right
I’ve been finding it difficult to post regular entries lately. I think it’s a combination of the pre-Christmas rush and having two sick boys at home.As part of my job, I have to complete a number of mundane administrative tasks. For instance, every year at this time I have to prepare contracts for the musicians. … More Short on Time
Faced with the prospect of hanging out with two infectious little boys the other night, Bronwen and I did what any responsible parents would do – we headed out for dinner with friends to the most exclusive private club in town.Founded in 1865, the Rideau Club has been the meeting place for Ottawa’s political, social, … More The Rideau Club
In short order, our home will be under quarantine. First came Kieran with his pneumonia, sinusitis, ear infection, and possible bird flu / ebola cross-mutation. He’s been at home all week and is only now starting to look and sound like his usual joyful self. Yesterday the daycare called to say Aidan’s eye was looking … More Outbreak
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