We Can Work It Out? Really?
I always liked the song We Can Work it Out. It’s got a cool melody, and a good, positive message. Right? At a superficial glance, maybe. But I discovered something.…
Read moreOpportunity does not always knock
My folks had a strange rule when I was being brought up: I was taught that it was rude to ask for things. Now, I’m sure the *idea* was to…
Read moreBaby, It’s Not as Bad as Other Songs
Baby It’s Cold Outside versus Several Other Songs It’s the time of year when folks discuss the coercive nature of the Winter song, Baby It’s Cold Outside. Now, I understand…
Read moreBistro Thank you concert
A huge shout-out to all the wonderful performers who participated in the Thank You concert for Helen and Rainer Daniels at the Port Moody Legion this afternoon/evening! Such a terrific…
Read moreIntroducing…
The Itty Bitty Big Band. Our jazz duo, featuring Gord Hembruff on sax and clarinet, and me, Krista Wallace, on vocals.
Read moreVinyl
Went to Turntable Records in Fantan Alley in Victoria today. We found some terrific music! Vangelis — entends-tu les chiens aboyer? Spirit Styx — Man of Miracles Billy Joel —…
Read moreAnd still it snows.…
I know, I know, we don’t really have anything to complain about. But why is it always snowy when I have to go to Gord’s for rehearsal? He lives on…
Read moreHappy Things
We had a fabulous run of In the Heights.… way to go team! Rehearsals for My Fair Lady are going great, and I’m having a blast. Next week we take…
Read moreSatire over the head
We are quickly discovering that if we are going to show satirical movies to our kids, they need to understand what is being satirized. They didn’t really “get” Spinal Tap,…
Read moreFamily and Friends. Oh, and POV. Part 2
Like I said, summer is always a difficult time for me to write.… Little to no structure to the day, the kids are around, other committments, etc. I’ve had no…
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