I came across Utah Phillips’ magnificent story, “Moose Turd Pie” on the YouTube machine. Do you know it? If now, better take a few minutes and give it a listen. It’s one of my fave stories ever….. Since we’re on the subject of the late… Read More
I was named after my father’s older brother Eugene, who usually went by Gene. My dad was born in 1917 and Gene was born in 1913. Gene was born in Toronto (I believe my dad was born in Montreal), but my father’s side of the… Read More
Fortunately, these days I paint with oils – impasto paint built up over time in layers. I say fortunately because I stopped painting for my upcoming exhibition early in the year to allow for plenty of drying time – meaning my exhibition was ready to… Read More
It’s been a while since I’ve posted button accordion music here. This morning I’d like to feature Yves Lambert. A few years ago we were lucky enough to enjoy M. Lambert and his group at the International Accordion Festival in San Antonio. He is a… Read More
At suppertime yesterday, the guys demolishing the house over at #2 took out some power lines with a pop, knocking out power for at least the lower portion of 27th Street. The Hydro folks came out for a look very quickly, followed by a repair… Read More
I’ve been pretty much cooped up in the house since I messed up my ankle on March 9. Today, Tuffy P suggested it was high time I got myself cleaned up, so I hobbled out of the house and into the Tuffy-mobile and was promptly… Read More
Sleep last night was limited by my inability to put down Orfeo, the 2014 novel by Richard Powers. What an unusual, imaginative and engaging read! Peter Els is a 70 year old, retired music composer. After a career in which he has consistently challenged boundaries,… Read More
Here’s a bunch of guys playing West Fork Gals on somebody’s front porch. This tune has one of the prettiest melodies. I sometimes wonder where that particular West Fork might be….
At 7:30 this morning, the heavy equipment rolled up and started to bash down the house at 2 Twenty Seventh, across the street and a little south of our place. This house has been empty for quite some time. The property was bought by someone… Read More
I was back to see my surgeon today and I’m happy to report that my ankle is healing well, although I will be hobbling about on crutches for some time. As well, it will be quite a while before I do any driving, since it… Read More
27th Street 