Exhale. Inhale. Amber is in Montreal with my baby boy. I’ll be joining them and visiting my good friends on Thursday. Until them, I’m holding up in Red Deer at mom’s. On July 25 we moved out of Spruce Grove and into my mom’s house in Red Deer where we’ll be storing our stuff during … [Read more…]
Blaise was born yesterday and I’m so, so joyful. But I can not rest. every gurgle and whimper wakes me. I’ve slept about 3 1/2 hours since Amber went into labour – or 5 1/2 hours since 9 am Tuesday – now 5 am Thursday. Our goals for today: change our sheets and I forgot … [Read more…]
Amber to Zaak: Maybe if you read to my tummy, he’ll want to come out and see the pictures. Amber imitating Zaak: Amber’s holding my baby hostage. Amber singing: I need you baby. Amber lamenting: I’m tired of being pregnant.
Last night, Amber and I were photographed by Justin. This guy is awesome. Why he isn’t beating women away with a stick? Photographer. Musician. Chef. Graphic Artist. Racquetballer. Eastern Canadian. Valedictorian. Generous. This is one shot he took last night. So many great guys: Alan, Kurt, Brian, Kris, Ty, Kevin, Mati, Shane, Karel, Gary, Landon, … [Read more…]
Went to town-killer tonight to see if there were any good headphones there, there weren’t. But Wal-Mart has this three foot deep bin full of $7.88 DVDs. Of course, when you’re as addicted as I am to owning all good films on DVD, you must see every title. I realized and pondered my own addictive … [Read more…]
I told my grade 11 math students I would write a blog post for them tonight. Tonight they were awarded for their accomplishments in academia, athleticism, and encouragement. Many many well deserving kids. I congratulated many parents on their children’s accomplishments. Though, the entire notion of recognition alongside others who are not awarded… tough call. … [Read more…]
Nik called me The Man on Saturday night. I’d rather be The Dude. Alan calls me dude. Not really anyone else. Nik rationalizes that I am The Man because I am a teacher, an authority figure. I’ll be a father soon and that makes me The Man too. But I feel more like The Dude. … [Read more…]
Ah! People in love. We spent a good portion of Saturday with our newly engaged friends Sabrina and Trent. Sabrina’s sister Myra was married in a tiny ceremony back in October and her reception was held on Sunday. The sisters were nice and emotional during the toast. I recall my sister’s wedding – I had … [Read more…]
7-10 band is coming together nicely. Our spring concert is May 26. Our primary cut is a piece called Distant Thunder of the Sacred Forest. Lots of rhythms, in fact I had to pull 2 wind musicians to play percussion. It sounded great today. We had our summer tires put on today. It’s been raining … [Read more…]
I was 15 when I bought my first CD. I was attending school in Halifax and on one of our Thursday night mall excursions I bought the “Crossroads” Soundtrack – a blues album by Ry Cooder. I was 16 when I bought my first CD Player. By this time I had joined Columbia House for … [Read more…]