Carl tells me about this new-fangled DVD burner that burns images onto the top of DVD+Rs. I decid this would be a good investment for Zaakistan Productions. I go to go buy one of these burners for my Mac in Moncton, NB and there are none, so I have Carl ship one to me in … [Read more…]
We’re back. It’s good to be back. It’s really great to be back. Thought I’d post some one sentence anecdotes from the trip: *Blaise forced a mechanical Barbie to dance with him.*I completed more than 40 Sudoku puzzles on the plane, train, and at Mémere’s.*I enjoyed Indian, Lebanese, Guatemalan, Italian, Japanese, Acadian, and Québecois food … [Read more…]
One aspect of fascism is “forcibly suppressing opposition and criticism.” My Prime Minister, the Honourable Stephen Harper, has decided (I’m a bit behind in this, I confess) to not answer questions posed by the press, unless he gets to choose who asks. 5 months ago, he issued a statement saying that during press conferences, only … [Read more…]
Well. As it turns out, people love my film! Both screenings of the film at the Montreal World Film Festival went absolutely splendidly. The first show, on Thursday afternoon, had about 25 spectators. I had the opportunity to present the film and conduct a question and answer period afterward where nearly everyone stayed and participated. … [Read more…]
“Why is the garbage can so far away from the toilet?” “Why is no one smiling?” “Where are the little corn tortillas?” “Oh the joy! Oh the sweet joy of washing my hands in hot water!” “Have all the roosters died?” “I feel really short.” “I didn’t have to remind my waiter 3 times to … [Read more…]
Our plane was delayed coming out of Guatemala City this afternoon – about 80 minutes late. Add to that the 60 minutes it takes to go through the passport check, luggage collection, customs and finding the airline desk – we missed our connection to Montréal. So, I’m typing from a posh hotel room (with free … [Read more…]
In Poqomchí, zaak = white and che = forest. My name therefore means white forest. Maybe birches in the wintertime? Hmmm? I did peel about 3 weeks ago after a good sunburn, like a birch, but I don’t think anyone could have made a canoe with the skin bits.
Strength and Honour is scheduled to screen at the National Film Board Cinema on Rue St. Denis in Montreal. Times are: 3:20 pm on Wednesday Thursday, Aug 31 5:30 pm on Sunday, Sept 3. See you there.
I drive a van for the ministry when teams are here and occasionally for ministry errands. There are 2 vans – a Toyota Hiace and a Kia. The Kia incidentally has a wickedly annoying alarm system installed. I’ve had a mishap with both of the vans. Mishap #1: Backing the Kia out of the Beerseba … [Read more…]
Saw my first jaguar in Guatemala last week. Everything near tikal is either named after Tikal or Jaguars. The pelts of the jaguar were used by the Mayan kings of old. Now they are an endangered species. There were a pair of them at this little island zoo in Lago Itza. I was surprised at … [Read more…]