Heroes | Lori Knutson

Old 97’s

Posted on April 20, 2024 1 Comment

They’re runnin’ a marathon of “Kids in the Hall”Ghost light dancin’ cross the posters on the wall Just discovered the Old 97’s song “Turn Off the TV”. Being of a certain demographic, I grew up on Kids in the Hall and lived sleeping on the floor during my university days, so I love these references. I’ve been […]

Never Meant For Glitter Rock and Roll

Posted on September 2, 2023 4 Comments

Ugh. I am so sad. 😦 Jimmy Buffett died today. He was 76 years old – 20 years older than I am. I grew up with his music, and his lyrics sang me through some pretty tough times both when I was a kid and as an adult. I am grateful to have known the […]

George’s Visit

Posted on July 27, 2023 5 Comments

When we returned home from being with my brother following his open-heart surgery, it was a joy to be greeted by the neighbour’s cat George! I know that photos of George cheer everyone up, so I’ll share three here from his visit this morning to our backyard. Take care and enjoy the rest of your […]

Old Corrals & Sagebrush: Goodbye, Ian Tyson

Posted on December 30, 2022 3 Comments

Old cowboys never die, they just ride off into the sunset. Ian Tyson rode off this morning, Thursday, December 29th. I read that he had the good fortune to spend his last moments on his ranch near Longview, Alberta, in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. We all come to our end somewhere and I […]

Canada Waits For Christmas – December 19th

Posted on December 20, 2022 1 Comment

Hello again! December 19th already. Today, I found hidden behind the cardboard door of the Canadian art and culture Advent calendar some very nice art pieces by Karin Richter who works with pastels, oils, acrylics, and watercolours to create colourful Canadian scenes. Early on, this artist-to-be completed her professional training in foreign languages and worked […]

Canada Waits For Christmas – December 15th

Posted on December 15, 2022 2 Comments

Welcome to the 15th day of this virtual Advent calendar of Canadian art and culture. I hope you’re doing well. Today I have something to tell you that I found out about not too long ago. So, I really like this band, originally formed in Edmonton, called The Pursuit of Happiness. To my delight, I […]

Canada Waits For Christmas – December 14th

Posted on December 14, 2022 Leave a Comment

Today I spent the morning reading with young students. If only every activity were as rewarding as that! I really like these 1905 and 1956 Christmas catalogue cover images from T. Eaton Co. “Lies” is Stan Rogers‘ (1949-1983) compassionate and heartrending song about a prairie wife’s life – not the life for me. I knew […]

Canada Waits For Christmas – December 13th

Posted on December 13, 2022 Leave a Comment

Welcome to this virtual Avent calendar showcasing Canadian art and culture. Impossibly stuck behind the next tiny cardboard door is a life-size Ian Tyson singing the classic Four Strong Winds which he wrote in 1962, and performed with his former-wife Sylvia Tyson. Wow, upon listening to this again, I can see why it became a […]

Canada Waits For Christmas – December 12th

Posted on December 12, 2022 Leave a Comment

WordPress gives me daily writing prompts that I don’t want. Today’s is “Who do you envy?” That’s easy. I envy anyone not receiving these daily writing prompts unprompted. Yes, I have asked for them to be hidden. Alas, they are not. But enough about me. Let’s see what’s behind the next cardboard door of this […]

Canada Waits For Christmas – December 5th

Posted on December 5, 2022 Leave a Comment

I can’t believe it’s snowing again today. In the backyard, there are already snow heaps that are three feet tall. Where are we going to put all this snow that keeps falling? On the upside, the temperature is up to -20 degrees Celsius. Behind today’s Canadian-culture Advent calendar door is a tremendous rendition of Neil […]