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After I got divorced I would dream about living in tall shaky buildings. I would wind up the staircases until I could see the earth and its curve far away on the horizon. Then the wind would blow and the building would squeak and creak and protest. It's funny that I live in Sandy Hill. In a crooked house. Sometimes the wind blows through the place. And the ghosts waltz and twirl and say "hush".

Watching Spring Do its Thing

Although we officially have 4 seasons we often skip Spring in this part of the world. From snow fall warnings to sun tan lotion comes within a matter of weeks. Yesterday was our first summery day of 2009 with t-shirt and shorts temperatures. from the balcony I literally saw the green buds turn into baby leaves in the matter of a few hours. it was an old-fashioned kind of slow day, reading the newspaper actually printed on paper, drinking beer and enjoying the molasses slow warmth of the sun.

Later in the day a storm warning glow reflected off of the steely clouds massed along the north and swiftly turned into our first summer tempest. It was appropriate as we were watching 'Operazione Paura', an Italian Giallo by Mario Brava. The wind blasted my brushes and canvas along with a lamp off of the table in the front window. It had the strength to also toss two large recycling carts into the street. And so another season of another year begins.

The Story of Yonlu

This never would be with out computers. I wonder what did never happen?

I Got Google Mapped

A few weeks ago there was a mention in the news about the street view, Google mapping of Ottawa and the issue of Canada's privacy laws. As it were I was walking down my street, just a block west of my residence, when the Google camera car drove right past me. I gawked straight at the camera trying to see what the set-up was. I had my sunglasses on but those who know me will know me (if they use the 'footage'. It's not up yet). I wish I had, had my phone on me. I would have called Leslie. She could have gone out on the balcony as they passed by.

Still Alive

Paul Williams Update

Anonymous volunteered the following definitive link on Paul Williams present day Web presence.

Tamil Tigers on the Streets of Ottawa

The Tamils are protesting all along Wellington for the past week and the numbers keep growing. It's not clear what they want from the protest signs. I know there is a civil war in Sri Lanka but that's about it. From the signs I've picked up that they want Canada (the government) to do or not do something.

I don't think I really ever appreciated how terrifying this woman was at the time. i was too young to see the maniacal tension in her body.

Late Night Thoughts

The other night Leslie and I were sitting on the couch watching the cats meander through the living room. Leslie said, "It's funny to think that they are made of cat food." It's true. The aisles are filled with all the raw ingredients that make life. Cats, dogs, me, you.

Paul Williams Special

For Bob

Paul Meets the Bradys



Paul Meets the Hardy Boys



and finally Paul Williams meets the Muppets:

And where is Paul now?

According to whet.net

"Problems with alcohol and drugs drove his proile much lower over the 80's, finally getting clean and sober in 1989, Williams became a licensed drug rehabilitation counselor and got involved with Musician's Assistance Programme, a non-profit organization by and for musicians helping them with their substance abuse issues.

He also starred as Truman Capote in the one-man show on Broadway Tru and released Back to Love Again his studio return in 1997.

He also secured a recurring role on daytime television's The Bold and the Beautiful in 1998 and returned to songwriting. "

So it's ten to twenty year old information. I guess they didn't have spell check back then. You could always check wikipedia if you wanted to bother.