Monthly Archives: November 2007
Does this “amusia”?
This evening, a friend and I went to “An Evening with Oliver Sacks,” at McGill University. Dr. Sacks is a neurologist and author of many books, including Awakenings (turned into a movie with Robin Williams and Robert De Niro) and … Continue reading
Posted in Montreal, Music
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More Googley goodness
Google Maps keep getting better. Now they’ve released yet another new feature: topo views. Of course, it’s better in the ol’ U.S. of A. Not as high resolution in Canada, Europe, or South America…or anywhere else. But check out the … Continue reading
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The Amazing Race (not the one you think)
I’m not talking about the TV show. Instead, I’m talking about the first edition of the Barcelona World Race. Nine teams, of two professional sailors each, are in a non-stop race around the world in 60-foot yachts. The race started … Continue reading
Posted in Spain, Travel
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Random birthday notes: music, miracles, silence
Once again, the “birthday” of this blog passed without fanfare, without me even noticing until it had passed. Anyhow, two years and still going, though hardly “strong”: my frequency of posting seems to have tapered off in the last few … Continue reading
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Dwindling light, and tunnels
“Fall back.” Or “fall in line?” That’s what we did last night; later than usual this year, because we have to copy whatever the Americans do. Actually, why does the magic have to end? I wish we were on Daylight … Continue reading
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