My horoscopes this week are both full of great advice and assurance:
- Put the emphasis on the quality of your adventures more than on what you produce
- Regard your life as your most important work of art
- The sword above your head is not going to fall.
Sounds good! So I'm getting on with it.
creatively speaking
Created by Sheila Heti and hosted by Misha Glouberman,The Trampoline Hall Lecture Series was a welcome addition to Montreal this past month. An evening of three lectures by "amateurs on random topics" was well-executed and thoroughly entertaining. It was set up as part of the book launch for Misha Glouberman's new book (intro and collaboration with Heti) "The Chairs are where the People Go: How to live, work and play in the city". THL is on regularly in Toronto and will hopefully be an ongoing event in Montreal.
inspired by
While I figure out how to make the most of travel and work over the next few months it helps to read that mobile work is increasingly on the rise and of personal experiences related to passion in play and work. Found OttsWorld a blog by "Sherry, a corporate cube dweller turned nomadic traveller".
pages
The Ground Beneath Her Feet - Salman Rushdie . Requires enough time to absorb the often dense, detailed stories embedded in this novel, but does not disappoint. The imagery, humour and socio-commentary make it like all others well worth it. His talent in combining pop culture and myth reminds me why I love fiction.
yum!
Ellefsen - if you're in the mood for blinis or smorebrod, check it out. New to the area, simple decor, looking forward to trying some of their mains. I can't imagine a cod poutine, but if you try it (and vouch for it) maybe I will.
Finally tried teas at Camellia Sinensis, all excellent - lovely tea room next door also.
happening
www.ecocity2011.com - in Montreal this year get your activism on.
NDG Arts Week
Ca m'interesse
Opera Piccola - inaugeral concert at Theatre Outremont this weekend.
Travel
Oct - Dec : Central [most of] and South America [Peru]. Planning is a full-time job - send any suggestions, right now it's all open.
