Thank-Goodness! NO Tsunami hit last night.;/

Eesh…. we had a Tsunami warning here on the Westcoast last night. SCARY. One of the most selfish things I couldn’t help thinking was ” Great, I’m going to die, having never gone to the Alter”….ta ha ha hee…Life can be short, yes? ya never know what is in Store. But, its a beautiful, peaceful (brisk, i’m sure, haven’t been out yet) morning out there in the Couv.

What is up with me? busy, busy, busy, try’n to get a wee blog our before my Girl awakes..and then we’re off to the gym…! Been getting ready for my Latest single “Bup Bup Bup”‘ Video-Release party…. I will play a couple of songs, and then we’ll watch the video, should be fun, looking forward to it.

In the meantime, working with my Tots as a music Instructor, and teaching Youth how to sing and write songs…how to write songs! Apparently I know this….:) after years of DOING.

Anyhew…just wanted to send out a quick update.

Enjoy the SunDay.

x:)

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ohh how the seasons change…….(as the rain slaps away at my window)….

And I am greatful that I live in a place where their are four.

Having my morning coffee, still, :) , and was having a boo at our latest Book club Book 

“The Paris Wife” its an interesting book, based partly in truth on the Life of the writer Ernest Hemmingway.

It may sound ridiculous…but, it gives me some solace knowing that writers and artists  that came many years before me were just as sensitive and at times crazy! I have an excuse! 

I’ve had a pretty sweet weekend thus far. We went for dinner to a friends house last night, and had great conversation over a bottle of wine, and I’m relieved to know that one of my dear friends has just made it through, yet another, brain surgery to remove a cancerous tumour. He is such an Incredible person, and I love his outlook on Life, perhaps this is partly due to the fact that he has been faced with Cancer, and he doesn’t let it get him down, and takes “Life by the Lemons” DAY by DAY, which is all we really can do, isn’t it?….easier said than done sometimes, but my Mom likes to remind me all the time.

I wil keep you up to date…..with my Video-Release details….and other news soon….

have a wonderful day.

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Today in my little life…my heart feels huge~a look back at summer.

The more I read, the more access I have to describe what it is I REALLY think.;) random but tru.Promise I’ll try.

Just down at my Local pub…having a brew, and sending out some thoughts…….

Life has been very busy as of late, and I’m not complaining….I just have a very hard time saying no..ya know. As an artist, and self-employed musician, you have to take the work/gigs when they arise, BUT, seriously, am I ever going to get to chill~…. for a week or 2 say….?…. sigh sigh….These words are not meant to come in the form of a complaint. What I am really wanting to chat about is how much Love I feel from the people that surround me in my life.

Let’s start with my latest music video shoot, that took place this past Monday, I am SO pleased that I had the opportunity to work with my old friend Douglas again, and on this one, and it happened by pure co-incidence….I was shooting some stills with his friend and he came along, He was in town for a short time…and helped out, we got to conjuring…and we shot together. With the help of my friends I was able to put this together. The Locations we were scouting were a ways out of town, and a dear friend Chris, went and scouted the locations….and did a FANTASTIC  job.My neighbours, who have been some of the sweetest people in our life to date, baked and transported musicians and actors to the location, they showed up a lil crispy,but, ahh you get the picture. LOVE. This is incredible to me…. I feel greatful is all~VERY, and when I have the time to BE introspective, I understand that I will never overlook how lucky I am, to be creating, and have people around me that believe and support. The day was Loooong….but very productive and we had an absolute Blast.

Just ordered a burger….yeah, good call….need some iron.:) was craving a steak earlier, but, the waitress didn’t sell me on it.

I had a wee gig today, it was cool, every performance is an experience, isn’t it? really, ya never know what you’re going to get. That is the cool thing about performing. Today, for example, (interjection~ i have an ex, ex, texting me….trying to recall about our sexual ‘relations’…. I’m blogging dude, what part of that don’t you understand?!) BUSY.PLUS, not into phone sex at the moment, and not with YOU! Back to the gig, was for a great cause, in support of  battered women. Some interesting folk  out there , I played on the street outside the clothing store, ‘My sisters closet’ (awesome store,sweet clothes) who’s proceeds go to helping these woman, and some of the surrounding buildings house low-income tenants, So their were some colourful people around.  Ya know even if the the listeners aren’t abundant, they ARE indeed listening, and If i can reach and touch a few people, then I suppose my job is done?… It feels good, is all. I had some neat conversations today…. I can relate that people come from all walks of life, and I never judge why, when, who,  OR what~ people are where they are. It can be a challenging life, It can, I understand this, I TRULY do.

LIFE…just keep giving it to all the people I LOV, and the world will be good.

Anyhew….the summer past….will be coming at ya soon….mayyybe….

for now, thats all I GOT.

enjoy the changing of the season…..and if you aren’t already, FALL.

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when sleep ain’t coming easy…..why not blog….

Perhaps it has something to do with the little legs in my bed, just when i was drifting off…she tosses and turns, a swift kick in the ribs. (kidding, not really that bad!) In all  Honestly, it may have something to do with the chinese we had tonight at my Gramma’s…my aunt bought us dinner (god bless her) but, it probably had msg in it….eeek. Just having some Muesli and almond milk, and I have to be up early tomorrow…boo!…singing for the wee ones…I haven’t blogged in a looooong time…tooooo long….but, i promise i’m back, for those of you who want to hear what’s going on in my life. K….Nite for now….wish me luck.

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one of the reasons why………

I make music.

After performing on The Sun Run circuit yesterday,to thousands of happy runners,its clear for sure one reason  why I make music.It makes people happy.It brings them together.These probably seem like obvious things,but sometimes when you’re working so hard at all of the other things that are involved in this business,you can lose sight of the simplicity of that.

Everyone was in such great spirits,its nice to be totally appreciated for bringing ‘song’.Mike Price did live sound,and was awesome,and the Sun came out!! I love the city I live in and it certainly felt alive yesterday morning.:0 Thank you.

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music,music,music,and people…

…..I mean isn’t that where all music comes from?….from people.:)
I’m sitting at The SeaTac airport having an earl grey tea waitn for my connecting flight to Austin.
Am i tired? mmm..yep! should be,was up at 5…(ouch!)….but feeling exhilarated for the next few days.
I’ve been down for SXSW a couple times,and the musicians always inspire.
Airports are interesting,i dont know what it is about airports,but everyone looks at everyone so much more that usual.i think.funny.
I have a dreadful lil cough that i managed to catch from my lil girl,and my voice is feeling hoarse!
eeesh…hope i dont lose my voice!…..suppose i’ll have to keep the bevvies to a minimum.:(
new disc in hand.hoping to have some insightful meetings along the way.
I love you Audrey!!!!!…..
misss u.And i miss my guitar!!!…..havent played a lot this week,getting organized for this trip!….

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….radio…waves…short they were…

which i learnt this week,means that they can travel farther!…….

Bonjour…folks.

What an interesting week.I had the opportunity to play on Radio Canada International,for China,AND

Latin America,do I have any idea how many listeners I had ?  mmm…not really,but I’m guessn,it was MANY,millions perhaps.What a strange experience,but a good one tho!

Talk about playn on the ‘FLY’.I show up to meet Christian,whom I’ve met before through

My friend Lili who volunteers with him for VLAFF (Vancouver Latin American Film festival).And I also meet the producer and host for the China show,ya see Vancouver is celebrating its 125th year this year,and in honor of that people of all different cultures are sharing their lives here,and sending the vibes back home……anyhew,it was very neat.

I received my cd’s in the mail,as well,and had my first sale yesterday!on 4th ave,from

A clerk in a shoe store.:)

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