Jamie Klinger

Harper claims that we don’t have the technology to reduce green house gas emissions. Effectively, that we as Canadians, can’t do anything. Are you calling us morons? You’ve insulted every single person that hears you open your mouth. You’re a liar. You are a liar.

I vote for a system of proportional representation.

We need to bring down emissions or we are going to ruin the world. I genuinely believe that our potential doom is being held in our hands if we don’t recreate our system to make our coexistence with mother earth more sustainable. Personally, I want my children to live in a better world. It’s a shame that Harper doesn’t value the future as much as the present.

Reaching Deep for Haiti, Dan Handelman offered out his home and support by throwing a pajama party benefit concert which raised a total of $580 which was then pledged to be doubled by Allan Coopersmith.  So all in all, over $2300 will be sent to Haiti (since Canada will be doubling the original amount) because some friends got together and played beautiful music.  And let me tell you, it was certainly beautiful music.  Jesse Braverman and Mr. Handelman serenaded the room of friends in caring and romantic atmosphere.  I’ve seen more concerts than I can count, but this one stands apart.  It was intimate, touching, and at the end of the night, it felt special; like it marked its point in time.  If you weren’t there, you can still donate to Haiti, but next time these boys are playing soft tunes, make the trip and prepare to be charmed.

A special thank you to all the organizers and those who helped out who have not yet been mentioned including David Olivenstein, Harris Elison, Sascha Smith, Andrew Cohen, Sarah Lazar and Ryan Prizant.

Such a thespian, always an artist. Amanda’s music is lush and full with piano and orchestral strings. I rediscovered this track in my car and immediately thought of Sheena. I wanted to put her album on a disk and leave it for her anonymously, but I never did.  Only later did I realize that Amanda Palmer was actually a part of the Dresden Dolls, a band I’d actually seen with Sheena.  Hah, subconscious memories. Here’s her band, Darling Ghost; claiming the style of theatrical anti-punk. (Hey! Look! A semi-colon!)

Alright, that last post was pretty heavy, so have some sex. I really don’t want to give anything away in any of them, so consider the descriptions brief and enjoy!

Finding out who the sexual offenders in your neighbourhood should be entertaining too!

This second posting is actually an advertisement for Handjobs. Their marketing is exactly what appeals to the internet generation…And while they offer a legitimate product, attempt to sell themselves as a gag gift (and successfully so!).

This song is pretty damn popular, so you may already know it, but it’s certainly grown on me…And he’s a Montrealer.

Some music to start this piece with. This is Broken Lungs – A Heart That Worries and seems to fall under folk/acoustic categories. If you’re wondering, I’m Unknownlistener on thesixtyone. And again, if you are wondering, thesixtyone is a democratic music site where the most popular songs are pushed to the top by ‘hearting’. It’s a great way to get your band heard…assuming you have appeal. They will also sell your music for you (or let you give it away). Now, on to the post!

While I’ll surely add my own input about life, I must also include the good advice that I come across. Here is yet another gem that is worth the internet ink it is written on. Thank you Kerrz.

Added Paragraph:  Alright, so it seems that not everybody agrees with the advice, and that’s okay.  So take some advice and stop taking advice from the internet.  In any case, I didn’t write this.  Not any of it.  However, I will certainly now be adding my personal input to each and every one.  Marked in blue.  And have another precursor to this entire post.  If you are happy with your life and genuinely believe that your happiness will continue throughout your life, then keep doing what you’re doing because it’s the right thing to be doing (assuming nobody is getting hurt).

Never made it, can’t vouch for it.

Ok, I can’t exactly agree with this, because sitting in a dark room using a keyboard to talk to people thousands of miles away is what I do…And I love it.  However, I also love doing it in three dimensions with people I can actually poke.  The advice here is to people who don’t know what the outside world looks like because they keep themselves sheltered.  If that’s not you, if you have friends and aren’t afraid to make new ones, then keep doing what you’re doing.  And now, on to the show!

Sounds about right.