March 31, 2005
Sinclair, Lorraine Shirley (Deits) September 2, 1953 - March 28, 2005
In death as in life, with dignity and courage, strength and love, Lorraine Sinclair's circle of life is complete. Deits was, and will continue to be, the spiritual center of many peoples lives. Her contributions were many and far reaching. Her commitment to her immediate family and to her mother earth family will reverberate for many years to come.
Deits is survived by her mother Edna (Pierce) Sinclair, father Sam Sinclair, children Sheldon (Stacey), Caleb (Sherisse) and Kristin (Pat), siblings: Gordon (Val), Linda (Fred), Jeannette, Rod (Florence) and Rocky (Jane). She is also survived by her grandchildren Daniel, Lucas, Shayna, Sage, Jake, Kianna, Cassidy and Hailey Grace; as well as numerous relatives and friends. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to Dr. Christine Sharek, and all staff at the Cross Cancer Institute and the Edmonton Continuing Care Centre - Unit 9Y whose kindness and support was greatly appreciated.
A wake will be held on Friday, April 1st 7:00 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Church, 10821-96 St., Edmonton.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Sacred Heart Church to honour and celebrate Lorraine's life. The service will commence at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday April 2nd, 2005. Update: There will be a potluck reception after the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2.
Posted by songdawg at 06:53 AM | My Life
March 19, 2005
Cable Tub Bass
I would love to try one of these out (http://www.cabletubbass.com).
Posted by songdawg at 09:16 AM | Music
Uptown Folk Club Open Stage
March 25, 2005
Woodcroft Community Hall
13915 - 115 Ave., Edmonton
Open Stages @ 7:30 p.m. (Sign-up starts @ 7:00 p.m.)
Posted by songdawg at 09:11 AM | Music
March 17, 2005
RIP Moimoi
Moimoi is gone - she passed away this weekend. We have had her for 6-7 years and don't know how old she was when we found her. She was a fiesty and fierce bird with a big attitude. We will miss her.
Here's a blurb that Marshall wrote about finding her:
Well you're not going to believe this tale but it's true. Toby and I went out for a nice relaxing time at a favourite Chinese Restaurant. Well, when we arrived the place was deserted except of course for the staff. The cook, as it so happens, was intently focussed on a corner table, and all in all there was a strange feel in the air. We wrote the whole thing off as an experience in another dimension. Sort of like we slid into an alternate universe.
Well, would you believe, a budgie had flown in the back door of the restaurant and the staff was trying desperately to catch this refugee bird for about an hour. So here we go joining in the merry chase. Running around the restaurant, jumping up and down, trying to catch the little scamp. Well friends our efforts were rewarded. We caught the little dickens and now it lives with us. This puts an entirely different meaning to the meal "birds nest soup".
Anyway, we named it "MoiMoi", which means "little sister" in Cantonese. And that's the end of my tale. Believe it or not. It could only happen to Toby and me.
Posted by songdawg at 06:46 AM | My Life
March 10, 2005
David Parmley & Continental Divide
The final concert of the Northern Bluegrass Circle Music Society's season will take place this Friday, March 11th at the Provincial Museum Theatre. It should be a great concert as they are bringing in David Parmley & Continental Divide from the States. Also the Northern Bluegrass Band (NBCMS's House Band) will perform a short opening set. Doors will open at 7:30 and the concert begins at 8:00 PM.