Sunday, February 27, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
The family bell
I bought a desk bell a few years ago and it always gets placed on the dining room table at my parent's home when we have family visits. The rule is that someone can ring the bell when they get extremely bored or uncomfortable with the conversation. It most circumstances, everyone agrees with the ringer and we move on to another topic. Saved by the bell.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Wall of Death
I was talking about the stunt show called Wall of Death during a family visit to Windsor last weekend.
I picked up Q magazine today with [ex-Oasis front man] Liam Gallagher's mug on the front cover. He's formed a new band called Beady Eye and the first release is called Roller. The video includes the Wall of Death.
I picked up Q magazine today with [ex-Oasis front man] Liam Gallagher's mug on the front cover. He's formed a new band called Beady Eye and the first release is called Roller. The video includes the Wall of Death.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
The King's Speech
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
The family bell
I bought a desk bell a few years ago and it always gets placed on the dining room table at my parent's home when we have family visits. The rule is that someone can ring the bell when they get extremely bored or uncomfortable with the conversation. It most circumstances, everyone agrees with the ringer and we move on to another topic. Saved by the bell.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Intersecting with The Grammies
I'm not a huge fan of The Grammies for a number of reasons: too American-centric; too pop focused; and all the thanks to God. That being said, there are usually a couple of good performances and a few of my favourites artists to cheer for.
So of the Grammy nominees this year, the following are artists I have been listening to over the last 18 months:
And lastly, good luck to my old mates from ultimate, Sam Dunn & Scot McFadyen for their Rush movie.
So of the Grammy nominees this year, the following are artists I have been listening to over the last 18 months:
- Cee Low Green
- Jay-Z & Alicia Keys
- Eminem
- Arcade fire
- Ray Lamontagne
- Florence & the Machine
- Mumford & Sons
- Norah Jones
- John Mayer
- Sade
- Groove Armada
- Chemical Brothers
- Robert Plant
- The Black Keys
- Them Crooked Vultures
- Kings of Leon
- Katy Perry
- Broken Bells
- John Legend & The Roots
- Janelle Monáe
- Gorillaz
And lastly, good luck to my old mates from ultimate, Sam Dunn & Scot McFadyen for their Rush movie.
Intersecting with The Grammies
I'm not a huge fan of The Grammies for a number of reasons: too American-centric; too pop focused; and all the thanks to God. That being said, there are usually a couple of good performances and a few of my favourites artists to cheer for.
So of the Grammy nominees this year, the following are artists I have been listening to over the last 18 months:
And lastly, good luck to my old mates from ultimate, Sam Dunn & Scot McFadyen for their Rush movie.
So of the Grammy nominees this year, the following are artists I have been listening to over the last 18 months:
- Cee Low Green
- Jay-Z & Alicia Keys
- Eminem
- Arcade fire
- Ray Lamontagne
- Florence & the Machine
- Mumford & Sons
- Norah Jones
- John Mayer
- Sade
- Groove Armada
- Chemical Brothers
- Robert Plant
- The Black Keys
- Them Crooked Vultures
- Kings of Leon
- Katy Perry
- Broken Bells
- John Legend & The Roots
- Janelle Monáe
- Gorillaz
And lastly, good luck to my old mates from ultimate, Sam Dunn & Scot McFadyen for their Rush movie.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Eglinton Park cross country skiing
After this shot, I met the skier, Chris and his wife, Sheila who I photographed for my stranger project.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Vegan. Lover. PETA supporter.
Vegan. Lover. PETA supporter - #41/365, originally uploaded by PJMixer.
Braving very, very cold weather in support of PETA.
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Monday, February 07, 2011
2011 Albums
Here is a list of albums being released early in 2011 that I'm looking forward to (many have singles already available). Some of the dates may be UK dates so it may be a little later here.
Any others that I have missed or that you are looking forward to?
- Cage The Elephant released in January.
- Boxer Rebellion just released last week.
- Armistice (a collaboration of Coeur De Pirate and Jay Malinowski) Feb. 15
- Adele Feb. 22
- Beady Eye March 1 (Oasis minus Noel)
- Alex Turner solo album (Arctic Monkeys) March 14th
- The Vaccines March 21st
- Pigeon Detectives April 4th
- Glasvegas April 4th
- The Wombats April 11th
Any others that I have missed or that you are looking forward to?
Sunday, February 06, 2011
Saturday, February 05, 2011
Blip updates
Caught up on sharing some music via Blip, incl. electronica and dance tracks from Katy B, Groove Armada; smooth vocals from Ray Lamontagne, Belle and Sebastian, Broken Bells and Paloma Faith; and lots more.
Blip updates
Caught up on sharing some music via Blip, incl. electronica and dance tracks from Katy B, Groove Armada; smooth vocals from Ray Lamontagne, Belle and Sebastian, Broken Bells and Paloma Faith; and lots more.
Where I find new music: inflight entertainment
Originally posted as part 7 in the series on our music blog: intunein.
In the old days of long distance commercial air flight, you often had the option of listening to various music selections across a wide variety of genres using the armrest dials and an awful pair of airline headphones. With the help of the playlists being published in the inflight magazine, I'd often find some interesting new tracks.
With the new touchscreen personal entertainment centres and the option to use our own headphones we now have, the ease of browsing and enjoying lots of new music is wonderful. I'm currently listening to Belle and Sebastian's latest album - Write about love. Plus, it's worth noting that the decent choice of movies also brings up the opportunity of finding some new music on the soundtrack.
In the old days of long distance commercial air flight, you often had the option of listening to various music selections across a wide variety of genres using the armrest dials and an awful pair of airline headphones. With the help of the playlists being published in the inflight magazine, I'd often find some interesting new tracks.
With the new touchscreen personal entertainment centres and the option to use our own headphones we now have, the ease of browsing and enjoying lots of new music is wonderful. I'm currently listening to Belle and Sebastian's latest album - Write about love. Plus, it's worth noting that the decent choice of movies also brings up the opportunity of finding some new music on the soundtrack.
Lots of coincidences
Flying home from my business trip to California yesterday and I noted 3 coincidences, incl. Santa Monica Blvd, neighbourhood limo riders and girls on motorcycles. See my Only Coincidence ? blog for the details from the books, movies and life in the city.
Santa Monica Blvd.
I was in Santa Monica for our sales conference this week. Mostly business, but I managed to see a some of the city with a little walkabout with work colleagues Thursday night, incl. Santa Monica Blvd. On the flight home I was reading a novel called The Lock Artist and the main character was on Santa Monica Blvd.
Friday, February 04, 2011
Neighbourhood limo riders
I arrived home this evening from a business trip to California. Lots of lineups, including a chilly 10 mins waiting for a limo ride home. When it was close to my turn, I made eye contact with the gentleman behind me in line and we exchanged a few words. Turns out he lives about 2 blocks from my house.
Girls on motorcycles
I just flew back home from Los Angeles and on the flight I read a few chapters of a book and caught a movie. I'm currently reading a novel called The Lock Artist and in the chapter I was reading today, the main character whisks away his 17 year old girlfriend on the back of his motorcycle. I also watched The Kids Are All Right and there's a scene where Ruffalo's character takes his 18 year old daughter for a ride on the back of his motorcycle.
Where I find new music: Part 7 - inflight entertainment
In the old days of long distance commercial air flight, you often had the option of listening to various music selections across a wide variety of genres using the armrest dials and an awful pair of airline headphones. With the help of the playlists being published in the inflight magazine, I'd often find some interesting new tracks.
With the new touchscreen personal entertainment centres and the option to use our own headphones we now have, the ease of browsing and enjoying lots of new music is wonderful. I'm currently listening to Belle and Sebastian's latest album - Write about love. Plus, it's worth noting that the decent choice of movies also brings up the opportunity of finding some new music on the soundtrack.
With the new touchscreen personal entertainment centres and the option to use our own headphones we now have, the ease of browsing and enjoying lots of new music is wonderful. I'm currently listening to Belle and Sebastian's latest album - Write about love. Plus, it's worth noting that the decent choice of movies also brings up the opportunity of finding some new music on the soundtrack.
Thursday, February 03, 2011
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
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