Monthly Archives: June 2014

I was really fortunate my folks moved to the outskirts of Winnipeg in the mid-’50s. Across the street from our rented, temporary home was an old church surrounded by fields of long grass. I used to go across to play in … Continue reading →

Unexpectedly came across a PBS DVD documentary on this once-popular/favorite U.K. author and viewed it on the weekend. A man constantly on the move who lived into his 80s and had a very full unconventional life after he left his … Continue reading →

Long overdue. New versatile hand drum (multiple sounds, tones) on right with some of the CDs I first played with/to when I got it. Tocca 7″ synergy-free-style made of Indonesian wood. Works well with anything from folk (Bruce Cockburn, Seals … Continue reading →

1. of the limits and limitations of many others one has known in one’s life (even those who are close) –particularly in their choices, freedom, and own (human) nature. (People are what they are, regardless of whatever positive possibilities they never … Continue reading →

Great 1981 film classic directed by Louis Malle. Daring–consisting mainly of 2 hours of non-stop conversation between two male friends in a restaurant. Stars screenplay writers Wallace Shawn and Andre Gregory. Full of challenging material for complacent people and viewers. … Continue reading →

Freedom from what had become a slavish job, working unappreciated with/by great numbers of people–2002. Freedom from full-time work–2005. Freedom from any negative people–2010 Freedom is, first of all, largely related to being from the 9 to 5, then from … Continue reading →

“Illusion is the first of all pleasures.” (Illusion, dream, and idealism are generally very internally satisfying, compared with mundane forms of reality.) “An inordinate passion for pleasure is the secret of remaining young.” (Pleasure is pretty basic and necessary as … Continue reading →

by W. Somerset Maugham The fact that a good many people believe something is no guarantee of its truth. You see, money to you means freedom; to me, it means bondage. Always interesting to come back to for a glimpse … Continue reading →

…rather than of thoughts!”–John Keats A focused, thoughtful moment pondering sensuous delectables on a three-tiered tray, afternoon tea at the Empress Hotel, Victoria, this spring. Cucumber sandwiches made- to-order by special request (bottom level) being enjoyed first. If accessing site … Continue reading →

Well worth visiting in Victoria–Miniature World, on the side of the Empress Hotel. Numerous exhibits, with amazing detail, some moving like trains or night scenes with lighting. Scenes inspired by literature and history, including Canadian landscapes. The top picture is … Continue reading →