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I’m still here

( General )

In the last two weeks, I’ve managed to (in no particular order):
•Acquire a job as a barista at Starbucks, in a Chapters bookstore, no less
•Learn the feats and abilities to manage an espresso bar, cold […]

Homage

Until yesterday, she was here,
in the country, in the city;
living nearby and the door always open.
Until yesterday, the border patrol
never bothered to bother her,
to tell her she couldn’t stay,
to tell her that she wasn’t welcome.
Wasn’t welcome by whom?
The badge of the Canadian Customs Officer?
The Immigration Department?
None of these people showed any interest at […]

More Reflections over Coffee: I now have a job

That’s correct, all; I have been hired. I got the job that I was looking for and striving after. I will begin my job as a Starbucks barista tomorrow, and that is an answer to my many prayers. In fact, today the situation was just that. I sat down with my late breakfast and began […]

Yet a few more Photos

These are a few more from the show. You can see what I mean about the lighting working so well.
This is Rob singing their song Trudeau.

This is another shot of Rene, when singing The People’s Cry.

This is Rob, playing on Closing of the Mill.

Rob looking divinely inspired, as he plays on.

Another Rene, this time in […]

More Photos

These are more photos from the CD release on Thursday.
This is Aaron on drums

Chris on Bass

Rene singing, with a halo.

Rob singing, with some coloured background action.

Rene closing the show, with “The People’s Cry”.

The Headline should read “Good Time had by All”

The Attics. Winnipeg’s the Attics; viewable at http://theatticsmusic.com. Did they ever put on a great show! There is something electrifying about live shows and perhaps I’ve been a little starved for shows in the last months. Frequency of concerts notwithstanding, the show was amazing. The lighting itself was as much as a star as the […]