wild mountain thyme

when i got the bad news last friday that Granddad had died i was out at greg's farm. we had spent a wonderful thursday night just hanging out, and talking and having a beautiful dinner and far too much port. we were sitting there on friday morning having coffee and looking out over the fields and enjoying what was truly a perfect september day.

greg turned off the music that had been playing, and took up his guitar, and sang me the most beautiful song - "wild mountain thyme" - while tears streamed down my face.

that song will forever remind me of that day, and will always be comforting. his voice, combined with those beautiful words, filled me with love.

just this love

it seems like greg is capturing my emotions perfectly lately. such sad news, my beloved granddad passed away on friday morning. he was a wonderful, wonderful man, and i'll miss him so much. i wish i could give him one more hug.

and i just want to hold onto you

one of my favourite lines, by one of my favourite people.

i love the feel of the wind on my face and my arms in this gorgeous fall weather.

playing hooky

well, it turns out that when faced with glorious weather and an inability to focus on work that my solution is to simply spend the entire day shopping in kensington market and drinking beer on the patio at sneaky dee's with friends.

to cry about

mary margaret o'hara is singing to me on this gorgeous day as i sip my coffee (decaf) and try to get a handle on what i need to accomplish.

and i still fall for you after you go...

how can one type with such glorious moments of music and such a blue blue sky beckoning me through the window?

hello dolly

well. let me tell you. this was one of the most memorable moments of my life.

dolly brought a tear to my eye. that voice. she was also completely gracious and friendly. truly a highlight. it's always scary when you actually get to meet one of your idols, as they are really not always as lovely as you think they're going to be. she was as wonderful as i've always imagined.