Tired.  Weary like a wind-up toy relic, left on the shelf to gather too much dust.  I should be at rehearsal right now, but after work I had an errand to run, plus I hadn't eaten yet, by which point I said "forget it," sent a hasty, apologetic note to one of my fellow musicians and came home.  My great accomplishments tonight:  food, both the ( Read more... )

 Currently listening to/watching Jonsi perform live from L.A. on NPR.  His music is always breathtaking, wave after relentless wave of sonic beauty.  So different from last night's incredible performances, but in a way, such a wonderful compliment, a declaration of joy that only music can achieve.  This is like going to Heaven without the ( Read more... )

An overall uneventful day, aside from the usual work-related routines.  Still, I felt a bit like a radio not quite in tune, with everything taking longer to register than it should.  I am the author of my own misfortune, staying up far later than is wise, listening to hours of music, but my sleep is not restful, especially with all the recent ( Read more... )

Oh, what a night, dear and gentle readers, a night full of poetry, serendipity and dreams come true.

I went to the weekly poetry slam at Café Deux Soleils tonight, featuring Calgary poetess featuring Jenn Kunlire.  Tonight's competition was for points to get to the finals, and the competition was fierce.  In a move that is slightly out of character ( Read more... )

Dear self:  Please stop posting at 4 a.m.  It's ridiculous, and you could be spending your time on much better endeavours, such as sleeping.  Try it.  Thanks.

Dear planet:  It's a little thing, but could we all please try to remember that it is not "different than", but "different from"?  And for the love of Chomsky, stop using apostrophes when ( Read more... )