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Throwback Thursday – #tbt – Mom Was A Badass (July 2007)
I’m not sure I appreciated when I was growing up or even as an adult, how much of a badass and how much of a force my mom was!
Wisdom Wednesday – “What If They Don’t Want To Make It Better?”
I’ve had a few times where I’ve instantly changed my view on something after a conversation with someone. One such conversation happened at work quite a few years ago. I was sharing my frustration about how someone wasn’t willing to do something obvious that would be a significant improvement for the organization in multiple ways. […]
Music Monday – “We’re told to run towards the future/While they’re standing on our feet/And be content with the scraps that they throw us/After promising a feast”
“Free Huey” – Boo Radleys
Saturday Snap – End of Season Camping Party
Years ago, the people camping in our bay at Nickle Lake would always have a year end pot luck and party. It hasn’t happened since we moved into the park but this year, a couple across from us made it happen. Great fun!
Music Monday – “She makes the sign of a teaspoon/He makes the sign of a wave/The poor boy changes clothes/And puts on aftershave/To compensate for his ordinary shoes”
Reading a new book about the recording of Paul Simon’s “Graceland” and rediscovering an amazingly influential and controversial album: “Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes” – Paul Simon and Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Music Monday – “Don’t Look Back in Anger” IMAX Trailer
I’ve been an Oasis fan since I was in England in 1995 during the height of Britpop. When they reunited, I was disappointed that the closest show was Toronto (though I did think about it!) For now (but with rumours of the tour coming back in 2027), this documentary will have to do…
Friday Fun Link – Ordinary Abundance
As always, there are threats, worries and stresses. But we live in a magical time and I’d encourage you to click this link and read the whole list!