So, it's been six weeks since I last wrote, on this level anyway. I've liked a few things here and there - but I have not really spoken my mind, as it were... You may recall that I did step away from podcasting for the summer, and it was for a few reasons.Decompression, resting, writing,...
Downshifting
I've been telling a lot of people, in person and through my podcast that I have been busier now, than I have ever been. There seems to be more to get done at home. There is more to do at work. And I don't know if I am just not managing my time properly, but...
People hear what they want to hear.
I really should have counted to 10 before I did it, because what I am going to write now will not likely reach the eyes of the person who sparked this (likely to be a) novel. There was someone from high-school who I had connected with on Facebook. I wouldn't say a friend. An acquaintance....
Canadian Pride and changes on the horizon
Today, this post originates from my own blog space "James' Mind In A Nutshell". I am using a trail of automated forwards to get this to show on Facebook. If you're reading it on Facebook, "Yayyy! It worked!". I invite you to join me over at that space, where there is a WHOLE bunch of...
Family, Memories and Photographs
Life is not simple. It is multi-layered. Happy times are often sprinkled with the dust of sadness. On the other hand, the worst day can often be brightened with a spark that although it is small, brings a smile to your brain. I am so happy that my children are out in the world -...
Life Goal Attained
What follows is a prime example of the phrase, “to bury the lede”: Today is a good day. I attained a life goal. From birth, there are plateaus that we all reach, and surpass. When we are younger, they come by fast and furious – it has to do with family... (pause) Your mother's is...
Canada On A Shirt - #197
January 20, 2021 "Robbie Robertson" If you recall, back on December 12th of last year, I wrote about "The Band". This gentleman was a big part of that group, and so you get an idea of what his influence on music has been like over the last half-century and more. Jaime Royal Robertson was born...
Canada On A Shirt - #159
December 12, 2020 "The Band" When you place the word 'The' in front of something, it generally refers to something, well, general..."hand me the wrench", "add the chopped onion to the pan", "don't forget the coffee on the roof of your car" - but, those of you who (perhaps in their 50s and above) are...
Canada On A Shirt - #105
October 18, 2020 “Gordon Lightfoot” Canada’s greatest songwriter. If only one could read his mind…to be able to peer into the genius that has been writing and recording music since 1966... He has also been a masterful pilot of his career’s ship. From changing record labels due to non-confidence to suing other artists for plagiarism,...
Photographs And Memories - 40
As much as we all joke about how we can forget about why we walk into a room, WHILE we are walking IN to the room, we all have the ability to remember things, sometimes from years ago. I am currently digitizing old cassettes that I made beginning from when I got my first cassette...