Jesse’s new song…

             

 

Jesse’s first real "recording" — he wrote this song ("On My Mind") last week, lyrics, guitar, etc and he learned to use Cubase and recorded all the tracks… his first "real" attempt at recording.  He says there’s still lots of things he needs to fix… his voice goes a bit flat in a couple of places, for example… but for a first attempt, I was amazed at what he did, especially considering he’s only 14! It’s great having kids who are soooo into music! I’m so lucky… 

 

 

Click here to listen to "In my mind"

written and recorded by Jesse

 

peace,

Indigo  

Yikes… a coup!!! (and kitten pics)

 

…6 months ago, we were there! 

 Bangkok seized in military coup, PM ousted

19/09/2006 3:13:59 PM 

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Thailand’s military commander ousted the country’s prime minister in a bloodless military coup that swept the capital Tuesday night.    (Read the full story here)

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  Kitten update!  Four weeks old today… and sooooo cute! 

    

  

  

 

peace,

Indigo  

I am in shock… and soooo sad… :(((

 

I haven’t been around much over the past few weeks while wading through an ocean of work… but tonight I decided to visit some of my cyber-friends’ spaces and see what they’ve been up to lately.  At the top of my list was K.T. aka "King Tom", a wonderful man whose blog is always a great read… funny, informative, interesting, and always entertaining.  I felt honoured that K.T. took the time to read my blog and to leave his often humourous and thoughtful comments.  At 2:03 a.m. on September 12th, Tom left me his last comment… I just learned that he passed away in his sleep unexpectedly later that night. I’m at a loss for words as I type this through my tears. You will be missed by many, Tom. My heart goes out to Rose, and your family and friends.

 

peace,

Indigo  

Who me? Stressed?!?!

 

Anyone wanna come write a dozen 15-page psych reports for me; prepare lectures, course materials and exams for three university courses; take care of my completely overgrown one-acre disaster-area yard; and lend me $30,000?!?!!   

 

Hmmm… wonder if I should go pick up one of those take-a-number machines to be prepared for the huge line-up…?! 

 

Ooookay…  back to work… sigh…!

 

peace,

Indigo  

 

Look what joined our family last night…!

 

                        

 

This is what happens when you put off getting the female kitten spayed
and she carves a hole in the window screen…
(and I’m a vet’s daughter… for shame!   )

 

The top one looks more like a puppy (or maybe some other kind of animal  )
but I’m pretty sure they’re all kittens!

 

I love their colours!  Two look just like Jazz, one’s a bit darker,
and given the colour of the fourth one, I now know who the father is  .
And he’s beautiful! (Thank goodness it wasn’t "Tigger",
the neighbourhood bully… not an attractive cat at all!)

Jazz – she’s such a good mama

They look kind of like little rats right now   …but I know they’re gonna be the cutest things in a few weeks! 

Anyone want a kitten in a couple of months?!?! 

 

And while we’re on the topic of cats, if you want a laugh, check out these links:

Toilet Obsession (video)

Toilet-training the Cat — hilarious!  (Stuart McLean – Vinyl Cafe)

 

peace,

Indigo  

A perfect day

                                          

 

There’s a sand-castle/sculpture competition every year at Clam Harbour beach in NS… and yesterday I finally made it out there… but not until it had started pouring rain!  But we went anyway… the beach was deserted… and it was nothing short of magical… warm and misty, big breakers… full of spirit and energy…

 

 sand sculptures all around…

 

 

    

 

 

We headed back to the city when it got dark, played guitar for a few hours then found a pub with a live band.  It was just one of those truly perfect days…  

 

But I miss my boyz…    They’re staying in Thunder Bay with their grandparents and flying home on Sept 9th.  I talked to them on the phone today and was glad to hear that they’re having a good time.  Liam is so funny… he added a few more "Liamisms" to the collection.  Here’s a few:

 

"Guess what we had for breakfast… Grandma made eggs bandaid with holiday sauce!" (eggs benedict with hollondaise sauce)

 

Having learned the first few bars of "Sweet Home Alabama" on the guitar… "Look what I can play now!  Sweet Home Dollarama!"

 

While watching TV… "But Jesse, you HAVE to watch Family Guy with me so I’ll know when to laugh!"

 

Okay… time to go tackle the mountain of reports on my desk that aren’t going to write themselves!

 

 

peace,

 

Indigo  

 

 

 

The end of a chapter…

 

The end of three years of the most intense relationship ever… such a deep soulful connection, such love… and such pain… incredible highs and horrible lows… always praying for a miracle.  Things really fell apart back in March, but there was no closure, no finality, and somehow there was still some hope… but now after seeing her in Montreal and talking about it all, it’s clear that it must end… no more roller-coaster… and it hurts all over again.

 

One foot in front of the other… reconstructing my life without her… here I go… a new chapter begins…!

 

peace,

 

Indigo