Monthly Archives: December 2011
2011: In Review.
The past year, I did everything simply for fun. Unlike in the previous few years, I didn’t take anything too seriously; I didn’t go through some deep bout of sadness, nor did I allow myself to become invested in heartbreak … Continue reading
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The Old Apartment.
The day I moved, you helped me. You helped me put all my things, both precious and insignificant, into countless boxes and you carried them with me to my then-new apartment. I walked in and the first thing I noticed … Continue reading
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Persistence.
I spoke with someone today who has been required to withdraw twice from university but he is still looking for a way back into the program. I asked myself, why would you do this to yourself? For what possible reason … Continue reading
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You loved him. You really did; and you miss him every day. In fact, your personal life is laden of reminders of how much you loved your father. To you, he is a symbol of strength and a pillar of your … Continue reading
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Twenty of My Favourite Songs of 2011.
In no particular order: 1. Bon Iver – Holocene. When I first heard “Calgary” by Bon Iver before the release of his self-titled sophomore record (and one of the best records of 2011), I thought, “if Cloud Nine had a … Continue reading
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Five Favourite Movies of 2011.
I saw a pretty decent amount of movies this year; keep in mind, I like going to movies. Rarely is a movie so bad, I could barely stomach its badness and wanted to walk out. And I have pretty good … Continue reading
Theoren Fleury, and some of my many thoughts on Child Sexual Abuse.
I just read today that Theoren Fleury’s sexual abuser, Graham James, pleaded guilty to the charges laid against him. In all honesty, it seems that these days, reports of child sexual abuse and child sexual assault are becoming increasingly common; … Continue reading
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5 Hip and/or Unconventional Christmas Tunes.
My sister has said to me a few times, “I hate Christmas music.” To me, this is a broad statement. Like all non-holiday music, Christmas songs are not created equal. Some of them are dark and acidic; some of them … Continue reading
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My Favourite Live Shows of 2011.
Unlike the last couple of years, the gigs I saw this year were fairly scant. It’s been a while since an act I loved came through Edmonton in 2011 (and I travelled a couple of times to compensate for that … Continue reading
My 10 Favourite Records of 2011.
This year was brimming with good music; it was bookended with the Decemberists’ The King is Dead and the Black Keys’ El Camino and the juicy, lush, meaty pages in between were, for the most part, nothing short of brilliant. … Continue reading
