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Teammates Wanted

Submitted by Sean Carney on Fri, 02/01/2013 - 07:42

Recently I was discussing my 2013 resolutions and goals with someone who had ran the Dirty Donkey previously and they strongly recommended competing as part of a team. Their advice had something to do with the fact that wearing costumes, getting dirty, and making a fool of yourself is generally more enjoyable when you have company. I can't really argue with this, so I figure it's time to look for some teammates.

Cold Films on a Cold Night

Submitted by Sean Carney on Sun, 01/20/2013 - 14:14

Last night after attending a rather disappointing hockey game my father and I attended the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour at the Walker Theatre. While I had never attended this event previously I immediately learned that it certainly has a loyal following. On the way to the theatre, almost a full hour before show-time, we were greeted by a line-up stretching around the block just to get in the doors.

2013 Resolutions and Goals

Submitted by Sean Carney on Mon, 12/31/2012 - 12:00

At this time each year various self-proclaimed experts take to the media to either support or criticize the practice of setting new years resolutions. Despite the 'controversy', the ending statement of any article on the topic is 'do whatever you want', so I'm going to do what works best for me and set a few resolutions and goals for 2013.

'Allelujah! Don't Bend! Ascend!

Submitted by Sean Carney on Thu, 12/20/2012 - 18:20

I think my love of Godspeed You! Black Emperor (GY!BE) is pretty well known. Sadly I only started listening to their music shortly after they went on hiatus back in 2003. Their albums were great, but I was left wondering if they would ever get back together again and record some new material. Needless to say I was quite pleased when I heard that they recently released a new album titled 'Allelujah! Don't Bend! Ascend!. I might have even said 'Allelujah!

Let's Try This Again!

Submitted by Sean Carney on Fri, 12/14/2012 - 20:38

Consider this my triumphant return to the blogosphere. I have battled the forces of inertia (or lack thereof) and came out better for it. Mediocrity will be vanquished, calling it in is no longer an option. Going forward I want this blog to be awesome. Nothing else, just awesome.

You have been forewarned.

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