I've been debating whether to post anything about the tragic death of Andrew Barrie on 28 July, on the Kettle River in Alberta. Andy is Carol Barrie's husband, and Carol is my cousin. I decided that, since I generally post to record significant family events, I should go ahead with a posting in Andy's [...]
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Move-in day
Yesterday, we moved Colin into the co-op for next year. Funny thing is, he came home last night. Apparently, at the co-op, you move your stuff in, then go home until orientation gets underway for real on Tuesday.
Countdown on
Next week Colin starts at OCAD University. Good excuse for family get-together.
Speed-the-Plow
Went to see the Soulpepper production of Mamet's Speed-the-Plow this afternoon. I thought Jordan Pettle was outstanding BTW. Couple of pics from the Distillery District before the show.
The birth of cool. In Oakville?
Oakville has a jazz festival. I knew that. But I always thought it was a third-rate affair, at best. Could be that I just wasn't paying attention. This year they had some pretty good shows. Yesterday Heidi and I caught performances by Allen Toussaint, and then John Hammond. Showed up to both about 10 minutes [...]
