The Sister from Hell |
From my earliest recollection, my sister has treated me like a hated and decidedly unwelcome house guest. Actually, more like an interloper. Someone who had the bloody nerve to intrude on her sac...
Posted by Duris on Sat, 15 Mar 2008 07:20:00 PST |
On Being "cheap" |
My maternal grandfather was a pretty bright guy. Sadly, like most of us, I was much too young to understand his wisdom at the time. I sure do now though.
One of his insights was about people who are ...
Posted by Duris on Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:18:00 PST |
A Note From Burton Cummings |
Sometimes we're lucky enough to receive a gift that we know we'll treasure forever. With Burton's kind permission -- actually, with his blessings -- I share the following with my friends:
HEY DURIS......
Posted by Duris on Sat, 30 Jun 2007 11:13:00 PST |
Duris on Drums |
Some of my new global MySpace pals have been wondering what the heck I sound like on drums. Well now you can click onto 'Guy Chaput and Sci-fi' -- it's at the second row of my friends space. Ther...
Posted by Duris on Tue, 05 Jun 2007 07:11:00 PST |
A Kiss for Frances Farmer |
In 1982, the movie 'Frances' was released. Jessica Lange's portrayal of Frances Farmer -- a woman who seemed to be a magnet for the most obscene cruelty -- is gut-wrenching.
Frances Farmer...
Posted by Duris on Thu, 22 Mar 2007 07:08:00 PST |
Honouring Pipes and Drums |
Some of my friends have noticed that Pipes and Drums are showing up in my 'Friends' space. This is due, in part, to the fact that I have loved these units from the time I was a little boy when my...
Posted by Duris on Sun, 13 May 2007 10:57:00 PST |
Megan Lane |
This year's GuitarMania VIII was a blast. Seven wonderful artists -- who just happen to play guitar. I had the privilege of being selected to play drums as part of the backline with my bro Curtis Crip...
Posted by Duris on Tue, 08 May 2007 09:38:00 PST |
Our Love and Prayers To Virginia Tech |
Our deepest condolences go out to all the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims of this horror. We offer our love and prayers to the entire Virginia Tech community as well.
The spirit ...
Posted by Duris on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 04:17:00 PST |
Reflections on Billy Cowsill |
For reasons I can't imagine, I never met Billy Cowsill until the summer of 2005. We were both in Vancouver for quite a while too, but somehow we just never connected. Not until he showed up one aftern...
Posted by Duris on Sat, 17 Mar 2007 11:14:00 PST |
Just When You're Gettin' Ready To Sell 'Em On EBay... |
Subject reference please! Kids.
My friend Robert's eight year old daughter gave me a Dream-Catcher she'd made. It was a kind of goodbye gift, as she was about to hop a plane back to Ontario. It's mad...
Posted by Duris on Sat, 17 Mar 2007 07:57:00 PST |
