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Comment on Olympic Spirit, Canadian Style by faltarego

faltarego — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:57:10 +0000

Update: Joannie Rochette will be carrying Canada's flag into the stadium for the closing ceremonies. I couldn't be happier. She's an inspiration.

Comment on Olympic Spirit, Canadian Style by faltarego

faltarego — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:56:48 +0000

Annie (or Ana, as I've become accustomed to): Thanks for the comment. Yeah, I had a real turnaround in the attitude department. And I think it's kinda cool that the first person to comment on this post is American! You guys have lotsa medals. You don't need another one, right? Hehe…

Comment on Olympic Spirit, Canadian Style by Annie

Annie — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:51:21 +0000

I was all gung-ho about the Olympics from day 1, I won't lie. I'm a nut for these things. But I can see why you may have been jaded at the beginning. So glad you have been enjoying them despite your earlier misgivings! And good luck in today's hockey game. *wink*

Comment on Leave the Present Moment Alone by Kimberly

Kimberly — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:36:44 +0000

Thanks for the mention! It really is kind of funny how nostalgia strikes as we age. I suppose though, in our youth we don't have as many moments to reflect back upon. At the same time, I do have moments of being nostalgic about things that aren't even all that far back in the past either. @laurenoostveen who runs the @NS_Archives account on Twitter can probably dig up some other pictures of the Green Lantern building (the name always makes me think it was once the hideout of the superhero).

Comment on 2010: A New Odyssey by Sara

Sara — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:04:48 +0000

Thanks for posting on this very important topic Eric. I agree with what you have said.
On your goals, they are realistic and attainable and I look forward to reading more. I enjoy your perspective.

Comment on Still With the Beatles by faltarego

faltarego — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:58:28 +0000

Jon... Thanks for your comment. I hadn't intended to sound unnecessarily harsh about Ringo. I certainly don't feel that the song "Honey Don't" ruins the album, and I actually didn't even say that in my post. I just think it's not a very good track.

I like Ringo. As a matter of fact, I find his vocals on "Yellow Submarine", "Octopus's Garden", "With a Little Help From My Friends", and "Good Night" all rather endearing. He's a distinct and unique personality, and he added quite a bit of charm to the group. But, let's face it; he's really not a very good vocalist. If he'd sung more than one track per album, it would have been too much.

I appreciate your taking the time to comment on my post.

Comment on Still With the Beatles by Jon

Jon — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:20:32 +0000

While I agree with you about the Beatles and how great they were and how the music holds up and sounds as if it could have been recorded last week, your gratuitous shots at Ringo were unnecessary. His "Honey Don't" doesn't in any way ruin "Beatles For Sale." While he doesn't have the best voice in music, he doesn't sing horribly either. "Rubber Soul" doesn't suffer in any way from having a song done by Ringo. Neither does "Revolver," "Sgt. Pepper's," "The White Album" nor "Abbey Road." These five are considered–not only the Beatles' best–but rank at or near the top of the greatest albums of all time. At least four of them are usually in the top ten. (Check out the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time at Rolling Stone.com.) The Beatles were John, Paul, George AND Ringo. Their unique chemistry made them who they were. It would not have been the same were it just John and Paul even if they wrote most everything for the group. It took those four people to make that group, and Ringo doesn't ruin anything. Not anyting.

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Comment on 2010: A New Odyssey by Rose

Rose — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:33:31 +0000

Thanks for sharing your personal thoughts and feelings Eric! And don't worry about the negativity part – everyone's allowed a moan every so often! lol. 2009 had some very rubbish parts for me too.

My best friend recently suffered from depression and I didn't even realise until she started getting treatment for it. And I can see why people wouldn't want to tell anyone as it's quite personal and, me being one of the culprits who used to have this view, it can be seen as just a mind thing – that it's just a matter of attitude and that it's not really a proper condition. But I've come to realise more and more that it is in fact a medical condition and people really need help with it and all the support they can get.

So I wish you the best of luck with your endeavours to achieve better mental health. I'm glad things are looking up from how they used to be and that you've found the right treatment!

Also, that's so exciting that you want to become a published author!! I respect you for that and I'm sure you'll be able to accomplish it with enough determination and perseverance! If you want me to read over anything to get a second opinion I'll be more than happy to oblige you! Cos I love your stuff anyway. hehe.

I haven't really made any resolutions for the new year because I know I probably won't attain them. lol. I always have the vague aim to start my work earlier and be more motivated but it never seems to materialize. Even now, I'm meant to be writing an essay that is due in on Monday. lol. Oh well, such is life.

Not wanting to end on a negative note, (but as a completely random aside) it's snowing like crazy here!!! lol, And despite all the chaos it's caused, everything looks so pretty and white…what a beautiful way to start the new year!