Category Archives: appreciations

Contribute To CBC Radio’s ‘Spark’

Posted on Mar. 12, 2008 by Jody

I might be on CBC Radio‘s ‘Spark‘ program next week because of a comment I posted at their blog-like site concerning How-to videos. The show’s producer emailed me, asking me to leave an audio recording of my comment: We’d love … Continue reading →

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Jean’s Paintings

Posted on Mar. 1, 2008 by Jody

Jean’s almost a “Painting A Day” features excellent oil paintings that she briefly describes with a good selling price. She occasionally articulates her love of the art and its learning process: I am energized and confident. I know I am … Continue reading →

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Tom Waits and Bacon

Posted on Jan. 25, 2008 by Phillip

I just read an interview with Tom Waits from a year or so ago. Apparently Tom likes the sound of bacon. When asked, “Do you have a favourite sound?” he answered: Bacon. In a frying pan. If you record the … Continue reading →

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Snow Shoeing

Posted on Jan. 20, 2008 by Phillip

I went snow shoeing yesterday. I was pleasantly surprised by how much fun I had. Big deal, right? You’re walking around the snow with big flat things tied to your feet. But snow shoes work. I was able to walk … Continue reading →

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Bobby Fisher Is Dead

Posted on Jan. 18, 2008 by Jody

Chess champ Bobby Fischer died at age 64 yesterday, Jan. 17, 2007. He was a nut in his later years, but he’s considered one of the best chess players ever. His greatest legacy is probably his influence on chess for … Continue reading →

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