Monthly Archives: February 2015

Bach’s “Two and Three Part Inventions” from Gould’s 44 disc Complete Bach Collection. The peace of spiritual exultation.

This bird showed up Thursday and acted somewhat oddly, hanging about the suet on the birdbath. Magpies are large creatures and tourists to Alberta are often in awe of them, exclaiming “What’s that beautiful bird?” (Ian Tyson once wrote a humorous song … Continue reading →

When I retired from teaching 12 years ago, I stopped getting colds and would only get one once a year. It is largely from going to school, work, concerts, sports events, or being in a crowd of people that one gets … Continue reading →

Excellent, landmark 3-part series being shown on CBC beginning Feb. 12. Done by a former 1990 Scona student, Niobe Thompson, who continues to autonomously follow his bliss, live out his incredible dreams, and explore interesting, unique possibilities. Music by another Sconaite Darren … Continue reading →

Note the speaking engagement time, reflecting the influence of his military experience on his sensibility. Part of my Canadian memorabilia collection which includes many rare signed letters from Canadian authors.

“I was working on the proof of one of my poems all the morning, and took out a comma. In the afternoon I put it back again.” –Oscar Wilde

1. the prospect of table-sized octocopters running into ascending or descending planes, birds, buildings, towers,skyscrapers, apartment buildings, power lines, cranes, etc. 2. the danger of drone engine failure or package-holding ability with drones or 5 lb. packages crashing meteorically into … Continue reading →

My 3-year-old grandson coming down the stairs after an afternoon nap happily announcing: “It’s a NEW Day!! I’m going to play with Grandpa!” O, for that youthful delight and pleasure in ‘starting over’ and readiness for new or familiar possibilities!

(with special affects by R.D.) original picture by Benjamin R. Haydon, 1816

I predict great disappointment amongst Mockingbird fans. Its likely lesser quality will definitely take something away from the classic. TKAM was a one-shot wonder–that was a large part of its uniqueness, specialness and timing. Harper Lee got that one so right … Continue reading →