Fall blues. I hate October. It’s my least favourite month and that’s saying something considering I live on the west/wet coast of British Columbia. We’ve been known to have Novembers with zero days of sunshine. It’s not a good time. [i] October kills my mood. It’s a pisser, and so far, somewhat unavoidable – it’s the loss of light. My mood tanks when light levels … Continue reading Once more, with feelings – depression and memories.
I’m not great with quotes. The problem is one of memory: perhaps I’ll go Memento on the problem and tattoo them onto my legs – elsewhere is occupied and I can’t read my back. I don’t remember quotes but give me a commercial, and I’m golden. The addition of music fixes much. I’m going to go a little “walk to school uphill both ways in … Continue reading I love a good list.
Every manufacturer hopes to produce the next big thing. They all want the product that takes off while keeping consumers committed only to the original, leaving them to eschew knockoffs as unworthy. We’ve more chances at brand loyalty these days because branding is now a way of life for nearly everyone. We curate ourselves every bit as carefully as Laboutin. Our social media and public … Continue reading Brand loyalty – an off-the-cuff joint.
I love music. I’ve been around it my whole life. It wasn’t a family thing, it was a “me” thing. It started with the piano. We had one, though no one played before I started. My mom wanted to but didn’t. She’d tried as a child, but her mother criticized the desire out of her. My grandmother could be harsh. I started piano lessons at … Continue reading When your favourite album’s the artist.
From Famine to Feast 