"What a shame, she hasn't got a name."

Go see Vacancy. The performances are stellar and the space will suck you into the story. Get your ass in gear; Saturday night (11pm) will be your last chance to participate.

10$ for students, 20$ otherwise.
372 Dufferin

Gary Savolainen

SAVOLAINEN, Gary Robert
Peacefully, at the Scarborough General Hospital, on April 16, 2005, with his family by his side, in his 59th year. Gary, beloved husband and best friend to Anna. Cherished dad of Kyra and the late Dana (2001). Gary will be lovingly remembered by his many friends and relatives. Friends will be received at the SHERRIN FUNERAL HOME, 873 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park Avenue), Toronto (416-698-2861), on Tuesday, April 19, 2005 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A service celebrating Gary's life will be held at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Road, on Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at 1 o'clock. Parking available at Sherrin's. Reception to follow. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated, if desired.

Audio

Sleater-Kinney has a new album coming out. The disc is called The Woods and is going to be worth listening for the song "Modern Girl" alone. The tune is hardly what you'd expect from the rawk trio, but it'll make you sing.

Plugging back in

I've just plugged my headphones back into my computer.

My last post, i've decided, comes from my reasonable anger and fear, but it also comes from a quick-stab pessimism. There remains so much life and living for Dad; I wouldn't say again that all that's left is goodbye. There's a lot more left and I want us all to make the most of it.

This Frou Frou album is a good, gentle soundset to take a breath to.

EDIT (May 13, 2005):
My dad didn't get the time we thought he would; his health deteriorated quickly and he died a little more than a month later, on April 16th. Constance drove be back to Toronto from London in time to say a last goodbye at 11am.