What Do I Get for $150? Publicity video for MCHS 2015 Reunion on October 17, 2015

“My famous friends” – Another great memory shared by Graeme Decarie

I am pleased to share with you this recent message from Graeme Decarie: My famous friends … Just to let you know that the Duke and Duchess of Windsor were not the only aristocracy of my social circle, here is the tale of my meeting with Field Marshal Earl Alexander of Tunis, commander of Imperial […]

Old Time Rock ‘n’ Roll – Legends In Concert – YouTube link from Ken MacLeod

Message from Ken MacLeod on Facebook: Jaan – Check the set-list for a few musical ideas for the party – K Old Time Rock ‘n’ Roll – Legends In Concert Some of the biggest Rock and Roll stars are united on this mesmerizing compilation. Recorded at the Rock and Roll Palace, artists who performed include […]

MCHS 2015 organizing committee met in Kitchener on June 17, 2015

The MCHS 2015 organizing committee met at the Boston Pizza restaurant at 190 Gateway Park Drive in Kitchener, Ontario on June 17, 2015. The next meeting is in St. Williams, Ontario at 11:30 am on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. The purpose of the current post is to share some highlights from the meeting. The following notes are […]

Glen Gatenby argues that William Faulkner’s 1918 flying lessons in Toronto launched the writer’s literary career

Arsenic & Old Lace, Malcolm Campbell High School, 1965-66

Left to right: H . Zingboim, M . Kezber, J . Goudsouzian, N . Tellian, A . Segal, E. Silverman, E . Jeszenszky, N . Maker, D. Mazoff, H. Zingboim, U. Amarica, L. Johnson, J . Simon, M . Meitin. Director: Miss E . Evans Producer: Miss M . Carr  

Essentialism can lead us in many directions

Ever since high school, or maybe it goes back to elementary school, I have enjoyed writing essays. This is an essay that occurred to me this morning of June 14, 2015, in the early morning hours, when the compartment of my mind that enjoys essays is active. I recorded the essay with an Zoom H5 […]

Girls’ Soccer, 1965-66 at Malcolm Campbell High School

Girls’ Soccer, 1965-66 Back row: M. Rossy, I. Lytinsky,  S. Taylor , W. Tranter, M. Bertrand,  M. Bastien, N. Arsenault, L. McLagan, A. Liberty, J.  Matucha. Front row: G. Joseph, E. Lindhorst, N. Tran­ter , B. Vincent, D. LeMoine, M. Mill, P. MacDonald, C. Turner, G. Bradley.  

Checklists are a great way to keep track of recording equipment, and processes

Some time ago, I learned about research which pointed out that using checklists is a great way to cut down on medical errors that occur in hospitals, including during medical operations. As a result, I’ve become a keen fan of using checklists whenever I attend an event where I will be doing some recording. Because […]

Malcolm Campbell High School Cheerleaders, 1965-66

MCHS Cheerleaders, 1965-66 Back Row: P. Starritt, D. Pinsky, M. Corbett. Front Row: B. Hope, E. Rosner , N. Papazian, S . Hewlings, B . Vincent.