Category Archives: appreciations

Gillian Welch’s CD Cover Artwork

Posted on Jul. 13, 2011 by Phillip

The new Gillian Welch CD, The Harrow & The Harvest arrived in our mailbox last week. We haven’t had a chance to sit down and listen to the whole thing straight through, but judging from what I’ve heard so far, … Continue reading →

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Beautiful “Pint of Blood”

Posted on Jul. 5, 2011 by Phillip

My CD pre-order of Jolie Holland’s new album, Pint of Blood, has been delayed until mid-July. So I’m listening to the entire album streaming from Paste Magazine. The streaming was supposed to end on June 28th, but I guess someone … Continue reading →

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R.I.P. Friendly Giant

Posted on May. 2, 2011 by Phillip

Bob Homme, a.k.a. The Friendly Giant, died 11 years ago today. The following clip must be like comfort food for generations of Canadians who watched Friendly when they were kids.

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Mary Pratt “Jelly Shelf” Print

Posted on Mar. 18, 2011 by Phillip

When will Mary Pratt‘s “Jelly Shelf” painting be released as a high quality print? We already have one of her prints framed and mounted on a wall in our dining room area, and we love it. But we’ve been hoping … Continue reading →

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Light Switch Time Capsule

Posted on Jan. 20, 2011 by Jody

Light Switch Time Capsule is a cool idea the kids may enjoy: I get nostalgic when I move out of a home, especially if it’s one I’ve lived in awhile. Leaving a secret treasure or two, stashed here and there, … Continue reading →

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