Sorry it's been so hectic and I've once again fallen behind on posting... But tis' the season so they say.

( A little Calvin and Hobbes for you... )

 I had my first Thanksgiving in five years last weekend, going back down to the United States to celebrate with Nikki's family. It was delightful, homey, and regular. It felt good to be a part of something regularly occuring. Canadian Thanksgiving is in October, and I've missed it the last five years being in Germany, America, Asia and elsewhere. ( Read more... )

 Some people find sanctuary in church, others find it at temple, some find it looking over a moonlit lake late on a summer night. They are safe places, locations where thoughts and emotions can be deduced and experienced with exacting clarity. In the hustle, bustle and unpredictability of the life I lead I find myself with three unconventional ( Read more... )

 We all have our weaknesses. Our vices. The little things that we decadently indulge ourselves in and relish every second of the touch, taste or feel. This may seem a little trivial, but I have to make a confession ( Read more... )

Time flies when you're flitting about the continent ( Read more... )

I have gotten a few emails asking what Roue Cyr is after I'd mentioned it in a post prior. I filmed this yesterday as an answer. And yes, that is me although cleverly disguised of course! Enjoy!

Roue Cyr!

In 2008 I had the opportunity to go to a city on the far east coast of Canada to perform at another street performing festival. The city and crowds were wonderful, welcoming and I was with good company. I had incredibly fun and fulfilling shows and an absolutely gorgeous time- not only doing shows but also eating the local delicacy: Deep fried cod ( Read more... )

Before my next post, I'd like to let everyone know that I'm finally on Facebook (yes it took that long!)- I think I'll end up using it to post loads of pictures and some unrelated-to-performing goodies. Please join up at the link below, and tell your friends about the blog. For the record, I'm not trying to hawk advertising or any of that stuff, I  ( Read more... )

I just updated the FAQ to be a little more current and also because it seems there are a few new faces around here!

[ EDIT: Sorry, broken link! FAQ is here -  street-show.livejournal.com/58735.html ] 

Two weekends this July I had the opportunity to attend a street performing festival in Southwestern Ontario. It proved to be the worst gig I've ever taken, and I've chronicled this story a few times already but it would be unfair to not share it with you all, so.. Here we go ( Read more... )