Archive for March, 2010

Elevation

There’s something about the mountains that can move a man to tears. Maybe its the lack of oxygen…..or the close proximity to the sun…..but Life’s irritations tend to diminish dramatically at 8000ft.  Heightened perspective leads to revelation…..and then joy…..and peace.
It’s a place where where broken friendships can come to mend.
It’s a place where you can [...]

Radio Séan – Vol. 2

Welcome to the second installment of Radio Séan – “Love Hurts”

Haunting Austin

The decision to remain in Austin for the day off proved to be a fortunate one. It’s been many years since the entire band and crew were so unanimously satisfied by a location. Music, food, new friends, tequila, bridges and, of course, bats were in good supply and noone wanted for something to do. Yeah,We [...]

Texas

Texas is the canadian equivalent to Newfoundland; existing within a federation but not really of it. People here are proud and fiercely independent. They are texan’s first and americans second. They have their own distinct culture of music and cuisine. They speak differently.
We should do fine.
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Last Days

Leaving home is always hard, especially when my “last day” does not go well and due to some very unfortunate and largely avoidable situations it didn’t. Regret makes for poor company on an airplane taking off. In future I resolve to leave my computer and telephone deactivated during the regular “day prior panic”. Stress is [...]

Olympic Rush

Just got back from Vancouver and before the jetlag even gets a chance to settle it’s already time to pack my bags and hit the road again. It’s going to be a busy year. After traipsing from Texas into the mountains and across the midwest, we will find ourselves back home…..at the Juno’s! 2010 shall [...]