Monthly Archives: April 2013

With the imminent closing of McGill’s Education Library, there is perhaps a turning point in societal priorities in Canada. (Saving) money is more important than education, books, reading, and equipping teachers to teach. In terms of symbolism, it is a … Continue reading →

It has been my own experience and observation that giving the gifts of self is, more often than not, the easier, more common end of the equation. What too many nice, good people have difficulty with is the acceptance of gifts … Continue reading →

Complete, delicate, simple, young and wise. His rhythms sweet, true, and natural. On the other side of metaphor light opens deep and beautiful. A sun unto itself the many seeds and gardens. Wind’s articulation the voice of years. Self-selected play … Continue reading →

[They] almost hear a meaning in their noise.”–Thom Gunn, “On the Move” What an ironic use of the word from its primal meaning in beautiful, natural birdsong…. “And gathering swallows twitter in the skies.”–John Keats, “To Autumn”

The snow whirling randomly revealed the old man in his parka mushing his dog-team over the ghostly white, bumpy cart track. Only when they arrived at the cabin with the storm supplies, did he consider himself safe and a lucky man. April … Continue reading →

Getting used to saying words, even no-nonsense words to describe his feelings and thoughts. As well as familiar approximations such as “nan-na” for banana. A certain delight when these approximations occur, suggesting recognition and a certain staticness to some experiences: … Continue reading →

Top improv comedian of all time. Brilliant imagination. He could be or imagine anything, anyone.

I stand here dazzled with my heart in flames at this world of wonders, world of wonders, world of wonders, world of wonders…“ (Bruce Cockburn–Canada’s top folk-singer, folk-songwriter, and folk-guitarist of all time)