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Album review: Ici on fête, by Various Artists
I have just enjoyed a delightful holiday present: the compilation album Ici on fête, featuring a LOT of my favorite Quebec trad artists and bands!
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Tri-lingual Hobbit re-read: Chapter 14
Chapter 14 of the Tri-lingual Hobbit Re-read, in which Bard shoots Smaug and Anna geeks RIGHT out all over three different languages.
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Further reflections on the imminent loss of Sean McCann from GBS
Pretty much what it says on the tin.
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The two weeks after surgery report
A two weeks after surgery status report, with medical deets.
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My thoughts on flutes, let me show you them
This is a writeup of recommendations I made to a friend on what to do if you want to get a flute for trad music playing, especially in a session.
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Fun things that showed up in the mail yesterday
Pictorial roundup of things that showed up in the mail yesterday!
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One week surgery recovery report
Not doing too badly, one week out from surgery. Still primarily made of sleeps, but able to get work done on the computer. Zzzzz.
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End of an era
Sean McCann is apparently done with Great Big Sea. A sad day for us all in the fandom.
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And now, the hospital report
Surgery’s done, and I’m home and resting, yay! Many thanks to a bunch of awesome people. And especially for tasty chocolate-covered gifts.
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Final round of surgery prep
A few more errands and things to take care of before surgery. Also, photo evidence of a new haircut!
