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Song Blog for June 23-29: "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" by Bill Medley & Jennifer WarnesRIP George Carlin (1937-2008)I am a published writer and editor who is an active member of the independent living community. I am very interested in the media, and disability issues (this includes the Independent Living movement). From 2001 to 2005, I served as Information & Referral Coordinator for the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT), an information centre that provides resources and workshops for youth and adults with disabilities living independently in the community. One of my long-term goals is to continue writing and getting published in a journalism or public relations environment. I have also been thinking recently about advancing my computer and Internet skills, particularly in online publishing and HTML.

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My Interests

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glitter-graphics.comJournalism, web design, music, classic movies, floor hockey, stamp collecting, disability issues and related advocacy.

I'd like to meet:

I've met several famous people over the last 25 years, and some of their photos appear on this site. Some of the celebrities I've met include: Carol Burnett, Tony Bennett, Peggy Lee, Muhammad Ali, Telly Savalas, Hulk Hogan, Big John Studd, Jimmy Hart, Anthony Daniels, Bill Tarmey, Joe Carter, Bob Gibson, Wade Boggs, Dana, Fr. Stan Fortuna, Fr. Roderick Vonhogen, Maureen Forrester, Bruno Gerussi, Al Waxman, Lloyd Bochner, Burton Cummings, Monty Hall, Mr. Dressup, Brian Stewart, Michael Burgess, Bobby Curtola, Amanda Marshall, Nelly Furtado, Rick Hansen, Jeff Adams, Ron Sexsmith, Ben Mulroney, Jeanne Beker, Eva Avila, NDP leader Jack Layton, current Toronto mayor David Miller, former mayors Art Eggleton, Barbara Hall and Mel Lastman, former Ont. Premier Mike Harris, Ont. Lieutenant Governors John Black Aird, Hal Jackman and David Onley, and former Governor General Romeo LeBlanc. The only past Prime Minister I've met, so far, is Kim Campbell.

Music:

.. The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Chicago, Tony Bennett, The Guess Who, Peggy Lee, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, The Temptations, The Supremes, Sir Cliff Richard, Johnny Cash, The Dave Clark 5, Nelly Furtado, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Anne Murray, The Carpenters, James Brown and dozens more. I also enjoy listening to Contemporary Christian Music and Classical (esp. Baroque). Radio stations: 104.5 CHUM FM, 1050 CHUM, Q107, 97.3 EZ Rock, BBC Radio 2, Capital FM and Capital Gold (UK).

Movies:

.. Casablanca, Superman I & II, the Star Wars films, Raiders of the Lost Ark, the Godfather films, The Muppet Movie, Crocodile Dundee, Batman Begins, Spider-Man, The Passion of the Christ, and Disney's Pinocchio, Fantasia and Aladdin.

Television:

.. Seinfeld, All in the Family, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Office (both US and UK versions), Day of Discovery, Saturday Night Live, SCTV, American Idol, Canadian Idol, 30 Rock, Corner Gas, Top of the Pops (orig. UK edition), Royal Canadian Air Farce, The Muppet Show and Fraggle Rock.

Heroes:

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My Blog

Song Blog for June 23-29: "(I've Had) The Time of My Life"

It was 20 years ago this week that I began making the transition from public school to high school. My graduation from Sunny View Public School in Toronto brings back fond memories. I emcee...
Posted by Don on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:24:00 PST

Song Blog for June 16-22: "With a Little Help From My Friends"

This is the first time I've ever blogged about a Beatles song. I make no secret that The Beatles are one of my all-time favourite acts, and picking one of their tunes is a challenge. After g...
Posted by Don on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:36:00 PST

Song Blog for June 9-15: "Bo Diddley"

Somebody once remarked that "If you don't know Diddley, you don't know rock 'n' roll." Last Monday (June 2), rock 'n' roll said farewell to one of its pioneering stars, Ellas Bates McDaniel,...
Posted by Don on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:01:00 PST

Chicagos lost album finds itself a release date!

This morning I watched one of my favourite rock acts Chicago guest on the A&E series Private Sessions. During the interview I rejoiced upon learning that the band is finally going to release its l...
Posted by Don on Sun, 08 Jun 2008 02:18:00 PST

Song Blog for June 2-8: "Volare (Nel blu dipinto di blu)"

I'm not familiar with many Italian songs apart from those made famous in operas. I know of pop songs in English that are derived from Italian melodies, like the Elvis Presley hits "It's Now ...
Posted by Don on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:20:00 PST

Song Blog for May 26-June 1: "A Moment Like This"

Another season of American Idol came to an end last Wednesday (May 21) with David Cook being the seventh idol winner to be crowned. The song chosen for Cook to close with was aptly named "Th...
Posted by Don on Tue, 27 May 2008 07:14:00 PST

Song Blog for May 19-25: "Sweet Caroline"

I'm sure everybody reading this blog has heard "Sweet Caroline" played somewhere. People who have followed Neil Diamond's career the past four decades have wondered who this elusive Caro...
Posted by Don on Mon, 19 May 2008 03:59:00 PST

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Posted by Don on Sat, 17 May 2008 07:42:00 PST

"Sinatra Remembered" in my iPod

Today marks the 10th anniversary of Frank Sinatra's death. Here's a playlist I created in my iPod crafted as a memorial special featuring highlights from The Voice. It was impossible to capture all of...
Posted by Don on Wed, 14 May 2008 11:26:00 PST

Song Blog for May 12-18: "All the Way"

This Wednesday, May 14, marks 10 years since the Chairman of the Board checked out from here to eternity. I remember where I was when I learned that Frank Sinatra had died. I had just arrive...
Posted by Don on Mon, 12 May 2008 05:26:00 PST