Connections. Arguably one of the top five non-fictional, science programs of all time, Connections was a stellar late-seventies BBC program about science and history and how seemingly unrelated events combined to get us to where we are today. Or in the case of its original broadcast, 1978. I became infatuated with this program in my […]
My Life Is A Song #100
There was a time when today was earmarked for a momentous post. My Life is a Song turns 100 today. And while this series won’t be joining Toronto Rocks, Q107’s Top 10 at 10, or VH1’s Classic Albums in the annals of awesome music shows, making a weekly appearance for nearly two consecutive years is […]
I Quit!
A Crock of Schmidt is 3. The dreaded Terrible Twos are officially history, though any seasoned parent will assure you that the Threes are worse. My predominant impression of this anniversary, admittedly one that holds true for most milestones in my life these days, is an overwhelming sense of bewilderment that it is even possible. […]
My Life Is A Song #74
I don’t think I have a story to share with this song. Not all songs need a story, I suppose. It’s a great song. Perhaps that is enough. If I were to write anything here to make this post longer than a Tweet, I guess I would question why any woman would willingly go by […]
An Open Letter to The Tragically Hip
First of all, let me just say, “Wow!” And, “Thank you.” But mostly, “Wow!” That was one hell of a show you guys put on just over two weeks ago. Even now it feels like the entire country continues to bask in a post-coital glow from that final concert, and those are just the folks […]
My Life Is A Song #50
It’s time for another abrupt change of pace with these songs. Late sixties Country should do the trick. This is another song bursting with nostalgia for me and once again harken back to my Grandma and Grandpa Schmidt’s various camper vans and motorhomes. Homer and Jethro, while certainly my favourite, were not the only musicians […]