Monthly Archives: March 2012

24 March 2002 – Anti-government Rally (red apples): Bach BWV 4; TS Eliot

Sunday, March 24, 2002, 3:28 pm, Vancouver, BC Tennis yesterday morning; walk downtown in the afternoon: came upon anti-government rally at the Vancouver Art Gallery grounds. Loudspeakers, buttons, propaganda booths, free red apples. The speakers were entirely incoherent. I found … Continue reading

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20 March 2007 – Rain of Bricks and Water & Bach for and Berries from St. George

Tuesday, 20 March 2007, 8:21 am, St. Stephen, NB Long day; twelve hours straight. Protective canopy in place over the sidewalk, as pieces of brick persist in raining down from the façade of the 19th century building that now houses … Continue reading

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17 March 2007 – Goldberg & Gould

Saturday, 17 March 2007, 8:53 am, St. Stephen, NB Laid low by sore throat and chest congestion. Spent the day, sometimes slowly, working through more NACLAA. Also several hours on Caravaggio’s Dagger in the afternoon. Goldberg Variations during dinner. Afterwards, … Continue reading

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16 March 2007 – Brickbats & Bricks

Friday, 16 March 2007, 10:39 am, St. Stephen, NB Wednesday very long and full of meetings, culminating in an evening committee with presentations by the commnity services director of Calais, who prattled much too long, on a future sports stadium, … Continue reading

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14 March 2007 – Fredericton: Friendship Convenience Store & The Victory Meat Market

Wednesday, 14 March 2007, 8:23 am, St. Stephen, NB At 10:15 a.m., into Fredericton, with G., who spent the day downtown. Completed the NACLAA public administration professional module readings earlier in the morning. To Boston Pizza at Fredericton Mall for lunch with my … Continue reading

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13 March 2007 – Facts & Films

Tuesday, 13 March 2007, 8:01 am, St. Stephen, NB Charlotte Court, the retirement home project, likely to fail; spoke twice with the proponent. This doubly demoralizing after the destruction of the land-lease project. Management meeting with the treasurer and director of … Continue reading

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17 March 1997 – What the Artists Say

Monday, 17 March 1997, 5:20 pm, Vancouver, BC Céline Dion, at the Grammys, was the best performer because she connected with the audience. “This is a dream come true…. Talent is not enough…. Surround yourself with the right people.” *** … Continue reading

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