Who is this nut?
- kired
- "You need to believe in things that aren't true. How else can they become?" T. Pratchett
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File Under: Lessons in Mortality
When a parent allows a child a first pet, we all know that we are on a path to a lesson in mortality. Along the way we impart the values of nurturing and responsibility. We impress upon their young minds what it truly means to care for another living creature, all the while, dreading the inevitable tears and heartache
My nine year old son was gut punched by that inevitability today. It appears that while we were gone for the weekend, his hamster, Phoebe, passed in her sleep. My wife (thank goodness), found her in her little house, curled up, with her eyes closed, surrounded by her "stash." A peaceful end, that so many of us may never get.
Telling my son was so very hard. I could see it rip right through him. No hesitation in fully grasping what it all meant. The last time we had to explain death, he was five, and he really couldn't grasp it; not so now.
I have to wonder if he feels some guilt for the times he complained about caring for her. We'll have to make him understand that she had a good little hamster life. She never wanted for food or water and she had a warm little house of her very own.
The thing I'm really not sure of, is who's heart is breaking more. His, for the loss of his pet, or ours for his pain.
My nine year old son was gut punched by that inevitability today. It appears that while we were gone for the weekend, his hamster, Phoebe, passed in her sleep. My wife (thank goodness), found her in her little house, curled up, with her eyes closed, surrounded by her "stash." A peaceful end, that so many of us may never get.
Telling my son was so very hard. I could see it rip right through him. No hesitation in fully grasping what it all meant. The last time we had to explain death, he was five, and he really couldn't grasp it; not so now.
I have to wonder if he feels some guilt for the times he complained about caring for her. We'll have to make him understand that she had a good little hamster life. She never wanted for food or water and she had a warm little house of her very own.
The thing I'm really not sure of, is who's heart is breaking more. His, for the loss of his pet, or ours for his pain.
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4.2.11
File Under: And it's Beautiful
Back in December my wife and I were fortunate enough to see one of my favorite bands, Crash Test Dummies, during their two nights at Tupelo Music Hall in New Hampshire. What we enjoyed that night was showmanship at it's best. Not only were Brad and Ellen vocally superb, they were funny and personable. Whether he was pontificating on masturbation, weed or the intellectual value of certain rowdy audience members, I was highly entertained.
They performed many songs from their new album "Oooh-La-La," (now streaming on their website, linked above) as well as some of their hits. Not one of the "payday" songs was performed without some back story and self-deprecating humor. Their music has always had a certain joyful darkness to it, inlaid with aspects of Brad's personality, but being in that intimate setting with them really brought it to bare. Maybe I've been warped by too many years of CBC programming while growing up, but his sense of humor is definitely mine. I must buy this man a beer.
If you ever get a chance to see these folks in action, I highly recommend you go. I also recommend you leave the kids or people who are easily offended at home. Mr. Roberts has a glorious potty mouth.
Here is a great video about the process for the new album:
From the new album: And It's Beautiful:
One of my faves, they did that night. "Swimming in Your Ocean"
They performed many songs from their new album "Oooh-La-La," (now streaming on their website, linked above) as well as some of their hits. Not one of the "payday" songs was performed without some back story and self-deprecating humor. Their music has always had a certain joyful darkness to it, inlaid with aspects of Brad's personality, but being in that intimate setting with them really brought it to bare. Maybe I've been warped by too many years of CBC programming while growing up, but his sense of humor is definitely mine. I must buy this man a beer.
If you ever get a chance to see these folks in action, I highly recommend you go. I also recommend you leave the kids or people who are easily offended at home. Mr. Roberts has a glorious potty mouth.
Here is a great video about the process for the new album:
From the new album: And It's Beautiful:
One of my faves, they did that night. "Swimming in Your Ocean"
1.2.11
File Under: Help Eradicate Polio
Bill Gates was on with Jon Stewart last night, they talked about something that is close to many Rotarian hearts, the push to eradicate polio. Rotary International, through the Rotary Foundation has been partnered with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to make it happen. Donate if you can.
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