Tag: music

09 Sep

The Big Banana

The Big Banana

Tonight, on the waterfront, the Wellington Ukulele Orchestra were in fine form. For sheer musical meaty goodness it’s very, very hard to beat them. I …

 
By Lynsey
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05 Jan

Blank canvas

Blank canvas

You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do …

 
By Lynsey
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22 Aug

356 – Orpheus strikes Bach

356 – Orpheus strikes Bach

Concert tonight – Bach’s B-Minor Mass, delivered with some conviction by the Orpheus Choir. I find it kind of odd to attend concerts live when …

 
By Lynsey
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22 Jul

325 – Go North!

325 – Go North!

I was about to fly north in an effort to go south. Business trips give me the chance to make some photos of things I …

 
By Lynsey
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20 Jul

323 – Dinner

323 – Dinner

Dinner. That sublime time of the day. We’re usually pretty shattered when we arrive home from work and then there’s food to make. I don’t …

 
By Lynsey
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15 Jul

318 – Music for a found harmonium

318 – Music for a found harmonium

I am the proprietor of the Penguin Cafe, I will tell you things at random… — Simon Jeffes I love that song! I love that Cafe! …

 
By Lynsey
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22 Jun

295 – Home work

295 – Home work

Working from home today – escaping the relentless phone and general hubbub of the office. One of the outstanding failures when it comes to design …

 
By Lynsey
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07 May

249 – Do not stand in the middle, go to the right or to the left.

249 – Do not stand in the middle, go to the right or to the left.

Undermine their pompous authority, reject their moral standards, make anarchy and disorder your trademarks. Cause as much chaos and disruption as possible but don’t let …

 
By Lynsey
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04 May

246 – Could we be richer?

246 – Could we be richer?

This morning was just crisp and clear and still and beautiful. I wanted to drink in the air the way I can remember drinking the …

 
By Lynsey
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26 Oct

056 – Let’s boogie

056 – Let’s boogie

We dance for laughter, we dance for tears, we dance for madness, we dance for fears, we dance for hopes, we dance for screams, we …

 
By Marica
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