Tag Archives: radio

A Little Warmth

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Anthony

As October draws to a close, the weather, predictably, has started to cool down. While I haven’t broken out a jacket, I have done some things to adjust to the changing temperatures. The best of these, and incidentally Today’s Perfect … Continue reading →

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Brown-Eyed Girl

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Anthony

Like all of my posts, I start writing them in my head first. I sometimes fixate on a phrase. Sometimes it is a single word. I’ve rewritten whole paragraphs because I wanted to include a particular word and I was … Continue reading →

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Play-by-Play

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Anthony

In my last year at University I became a born again Toronto Maple Leafs fan.  That year, I watched or listened to every game.  This was no mean feat as I didn’t have cable TV and there wasn’t widespread adoption … Continue reading →

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Driving At Night

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Anthony

Driving at night is not always good.  Sometimes the lights of other cars is blinding.  Sometimes the traffic jams and the sea of red brake lights can give you a headache.  Having nothing on the radio can only make this … Continue reading →

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My Internal Playlist

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Anthony

For Today’s Perfect Moment,  I have selected a scene from yesterday with which we can all resonate. I was out in my car, purposefully avoiding news channels and listening to music.  A song came on the radio that I hadn’t … Continue reading →

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Radio Days

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Anthony

I usually listen to the radio in the morning before I go to work.  I chose my morning DJs or morning show crew not because I like the music they play.  In most cases, I like about one in five … Continue reading →

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One Perfect Sound

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Anthony

When I think of Perfect sounds, naturally (a slightly unintended wordplay), I think of rain and wind. Those are sounds that are beautiful and powerful.  Out in a tent or cabin, maybe because they are both immediate and possibly disastrous, … Continue reading →

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A Tribute of Sorts

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Anthony

Saturday night, despite camping, was devoted to The final concert of The Tragically Hip.  I have seen them live a couple of times.  I took their music when I went to Japan to give it as much international exposure as I … Continue reading →

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