Literary Events.

Wednesday, March 30th, 7:30 PM:

Java Cafe, Moose Jaw, SK: Reading (evening includes readings by Vanier Collegiate students, and music)

Thursday, March 31st, 9:50 AM:

Riding Planet Earth Presentation at Riverview School, Moose Jaw, SK

11:45 AM:

Lunch at Vanier Collegiate with Creative Writing Students, Followed by a Reading

1:45 PM:

Creative Writing Workshop at Vanier Collegiate

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then back to Edmonton ....

Y o u A r e I n v i t e d
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Edmonton Voices Reading Series
Quartet of Readings

featuring
Shelley A. Leedahl (mentor)
&
Adam Wilson (apprentice)
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Don Trembath (mentor)
&
Ilan Clemens (apprentice)


Wednesday, April 6th, 7 – 9 PM
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Audrey’s Book Store
107th Street & Jasper Ave.

Distance.

It doesn't make sense. Frankly, it never has.

I remember a day in Saskatoon when my son was perhaps 15, cycling along beside me as I ripped around the Meewasin Trail (running), and he said: "Mom, for the amount of exercise you get, there should be nothing to you."

It's true. These days I swim 2000-4000 metres a week, and run approximately 40-50K. How can I still be so much heavier than I want to be? Truly, I am a freak of nature.

I'm going to try to stay on track with Greg during his marathon training, which means we do one long run a week, and several shorter ones. Yesterday I broke my own personal record for distance, and ran 24K. You know, it wasn't that bad. We build up to 32K.

I don't particularly have aspirations to run a marathon. The half last year was good fun, true, but I run because it's part of my lifestyle. I committed to this New Years Eve, 1995, when I smoked my last cigarette.

So the running comes along, the weight loss doesn't. It's frustrating.

But I rant. For it's early in the morning, before the birds are singing, and I've been awake for too long.

Why We Love The Norwood Legion.

On occasion we find ourselves at the neighbourhood Legion, Norwood Branch. We went once, got hooked on the English-local feel of the place ... the characters, the pub fare, the pints, the meat draws.

The first night we ever went, Greg won the 50\50. We were hooked.

This weekend we have company: my mother came out on the train from Watrous, SK; and my brother Kirby and sister-in-law Laurel are visiting from High River.

We took them to the Legion. There were 12 meat draws (you buy $10 worth of tickets for 12 draws) and our little group of 5 won 8 out of the 12 meat draws, PLUS, Kirby won the 50\50!

It actually became embarassing to be so lucky. We gathered our meat products at the end of the night, came home and posed with it.

Kirby and our winning meat, plus the $40 he won on the 50\50.
Mom and Kirby with meat.

Our lucky table at the Norwood Legion.

Kirby is congratulated for winning the 50\50 at the Norwood Legion.

Greg and Laurel at the Norwood Legion.

New Boots.

These are my new boots. I have been waiting for them my whole life.

Banff.

Greetings from the Banff Centre, where I am reading a 9-day Writer-in-Residency Retreat for the Writers Guild of Alberta.

There are 19 writers participating. I consult with the writers individually, deliver readings and two lectures, host Canadian film nights, organize music nights, provide optional writing exercises, etc.

In the photo below, Calgary writer Barbara Scott and I tune up for another night of music. I'm such a hack on guitar compared to her. Her version of Joni Mitchell's "Carey," is record-worthy.

In the five days here, I've managed to get out for a single walk to town. Banff's pretty in its winter wear.

The retreatants are a merry bunch; I feel most fortunate.

Thank you:

Ann

Elroy

Jennie

Aspen

Dorothy

Donna

Kath

Andrew

Katherine

Betty

Mary

Lyle

Diana

Dana

Rose Marie

Paris

Barbara

Brenda

Diane.

These multi-genre writers hale from Edmonton, Calgary, Fort Saskatchewan, Grand Prairie, Rocky Mountain House, and Duncan, BC.

Suite.

We have a sweet suite. This has been my art project for the last several months, and whoofta, we're glad it's completed. Our first short-term tenant has settled in, and now we begin the search for our second.

The fully-furnished suite's available March 1st for a quiet, mature, responsible individual, and amenities include stainless steel appliances (including dishwasher), spa-like bathroom with soaker tub, digital cable and 42" TV + DVD, wireless internet, one bedroom + den (or 2 bedrooms: queen bed and single), contemporary design (with "modern art" by yours truly) and furnishings, 9' ceilings, etc. The lights pours into this large, tranquil, and smartly-appointed space. (Please see evidence below.)

One tenant preferred, but we would consider two. Our home is not well-suited for children, pets, crack addicts, loud talkers, or sex workers. If you are (or know of) any nuns, medical staff (we're a quick walk to both the Royal Alex Hospital and Glenrose Rehabiliation Centre), post-grad students, international students, professionals, well-employed, or generally exceptional candidates for tenancy, please contact them, and us.

We are also renting the main floor of our home June 30th - August 10th. Five weeks, for one person, a couple, or couple with a child of a non-destructive age (ie: newborns) are welcome.

Best feature of the house in the summer: gargantuan deck overlooking private garden.

Oh, and always a treasured feature: our proximity to parks, the riverbank, festivals, ethnic restaurants, coffee shops, galleries, and downtown.

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Rawlco Radio Creative, Edmonton.

 

Small department.

Big ideas.

Plenty of fun.

And puns.