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Dog dayzzzzzzz
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So the above is a composite of what my summer has consisted of thus far. A whole lot of sitting in parks with dogs, doing a whole lot of nothing. And it’s not that I don’t have anything to do. I have shitloads of work that needs doing. But I just don’t have it in me at the moment. It will all get done but for now, I just want to be bored. (Photo by Abby Campbell, the dog on the left’s mama.)
A few things of note. Remember my husband from this video? Well, he has a show on CBC Radio this summer called This is That, and it’s very funny. Margaret Atwood is a fan (she tweeted about it) as well as the National Post. Kind of like As It Happens meets Punk’d.
Rain City Chronicles had a great meeting this morning. Things are coming together quite nicely. In case you didn’t know, our next event will be at the Anza Club on Friday, Sept. 24th as part of Olio. The theme is…drum roll…SURPRISES! That’s the theme. Surprises. Kind of like Punk’d.
My dearest Louise Burns has posted new music that you should listen to right now.
Remember I told you about my friend Murray’s film Carts of Darkness, which you can watch online for free? Well, it’s been voted as best NFB film online. Holy crap. eh? It even beat the Log Driver’s Waltz! Wha?! I’m massively impressed. You should watch it. It’s profound and inspiring.
I’m doing a bunch of travelling in the next little while. Might be heading to a sweet destination within BC in the next few weeks, then LA, then Montreal, then North Hatley, then Toronto. So mentally preparing for that.
Things that have made me happy as of late…
Light summer lunches.
Two pound Pomeranians, that squeak.
Dutchie being taken for a walk by Olive, the half Boston half Wiener.
This part of my job.
Rukiya Bernard and Malikah!
The park is calling me. I’m out.
Tags: Ali Liebert, carts of darkness, CBC, Louise Burns, NFB, Pat Kelly, Rain City Chronicles, Rukiya Bernard, This is That
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July 1, 2010
The Weekly Happy Intake
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Lots of valleys as of late. So let’s focus on the things that make me peak.
This…
Because it makes me feel like summer, even though that feeling is fleeting these days.
Old people holding hands…
Never gets old.
Louise Burns!
She’s my Buddha babe.
This movie, which says a lot ’cause I have little patience for movies.
This song. It’s currently number one on my Top 25 most played on iTunes. That link is of a sexy, coked up version of the original.
Oh. And this person…
That right there is my Jesus. I worship him. It’s his birthday today, so I took the day off to celebrate. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS JACOT! I’ll call you for the ninth time later!
Tags: carts of darkness, Chris Jacot, Elianna Lev, happiness, Louise Burns
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June 20, 2010
Scientifically happy
Yesterday, according to one guy, was the happiest day of the year. He wasn’t too far off the mark for me at least. Here’s why…
Woke up smiling after having an intriguing and delightful encounter the night before. More to come on that one, hopefully one day soon.
Caught up on errands, which felt good. Ate a Vietnamese sub downtown.
Came home and fell asleep next to Dutchie, on the couch. This is Dutchie. Jealous?
Then took her to the park for an awesome park session, where we ran into some new friends.
Then Louise came over and we ate magical food at Chutney Villa. They pour the coffee in such an entertaining way. It’s worth the whole visit.
Then we watched the sky for a bit.
Then we went to this show , Free Life Center, on the rooftop of Lifetime and it was magic. They built a cabin and filled it with their art and played magical music by candlelight. Ben Frey and Jenna Rogers were also there and we all laughed a bunch.
I bought a piece from Mark Warren Jacques that I titled summer snowflake. It’s so beautiful. He wrote me a personal message on the back that made me smile.
Being with Louise is always magic.
Me squinting my eyes ’cause they’re all red and puffy from makeup. Anyone recommend really good eye makeup/makeup remover for the hyper sensitive?
I came home and watched Mad Men. Today my eyes are bothering me but I got my dog a carrying case for public transport so things are pretty balanced out. Going to meet Ayma at Sushiyama, which automatically makes everything better.
Tags: chutney villa, Free Life Center, happy days, Lifetime Collective, Louise Burns, Mark Warren Jacques
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April 8, 2010
Episode 23 – Rain City Chronicles Experience II (Part 2)
Click here to listen to Episode 23…the People’s Program Project presents the Rain City Chronicles Experience II (Part 2)
This episode featres the second half of a lovely evening called Rain City Chronicles that took place on March 29th at Vancouver’s Western Front. (Phew, long sentence.) The event is a storytelling series that focuses on a theme. The theme this time was luck.
So on this episode/recorded live event, we hear music by (former P3 guest) Louise Burns:
A story by Erin Millar about the time her smooth jazz ex-boyfriend’s luck ran out. (He wasn’t so smooth…)
Colin Horgan reveals why being a Pearl Jam nerd has its perks…
Lana Gay tells us about how she really paid her dues to get where she is today…
And a story by Pamela Hart about how luck is about perspective.
Pamela chose not to use the mic so I couldn’t use her audio on the podcast. But let that be a lesson to ATTEND THE NEXT EVENT! I’ll be keeping you posted as to when that will be…
At the end of this episode, Karen talks about a bat signal and held up a sign that said #raincity. Basically, we created a hashtag for Twitter so that any time something story-worthy happens to you, you can hashtag it with #raincity. That way, we’re keeping the stories going until the next event. You can find us on Twitter here. We will soon be creating more of an online presence but for now, we greatly appreciate your support and enthusiasm.
Thanks again for everyone who attended, helped out and took part. It was a really special night. This city is full of fascinating people with incredible stories and we plan to hear as many of them as possible. It’s so encouraging to know there’s an interest. Yah for community and storytelling! Hip hip horay!
Tags: Colin Horgan, Erin Millar, Lana Gay, Louise Burns, Luck, Pamela Hart, People's Program Project, Rain City Chronicles, Western Front
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March 19, 2010
Rain City Line Up Announced!
The line up for the second installment of Rain City Chronicles has been announced! (Coming from a journalism background, that’s not a good leading sentence ’cause it’s past tense. But it’s the sentiment that I’m stressing so forgive me and read on.)
RCC is an on-going storytelling night that was co-founded by Karen Pinchin and Lizzy Karp and me (all pictured above.) Storytellers are given up to seven minutes to tell a story about the evening’s theme. This time around, the theme is luck. It takes place on Monday, March 29th at the Western Front, 7 p.m.
So here’s who’s going to be on the bill:
Actor Nadiya Chettiar
Comedian, activist and author Charlie Demers
CBC Radio 3 host Lana Gay
Communications whiz Pamela Hart
Guardian blogger Colin Horgan
Vancouver Is Awesome founder Bob Kronbauer
Globe and Mail reporter Marsha Lederman
Journalist Erin Millar
Librarian Rebecca Slaven, accompanied by Andre of The Obvious Peaks and Valleys
With musical guest and former P3 interviewee Louise Burns aka Moonshiner!
CANNOT WAIT! ALL CAPS EXCITED!
Tags: Bob Kronbauer, Charlie Demers, Colin Horgan, Erin Millar, Karen Pinchin, Lana Gay, Lizzy Karp, Louise Burns, Marsha Lederman, Nadiya Chettiar, Pamela Hart, Rain City Chronicles
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