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Much deliberation on the future of Super Robertson lately. All of it with a clear mind and a happy heart. Am i overwhelmed or just uninspired? or perhaps a little bit of both. perhaps it is time to fold and accept defeat. A defeat that feels more like a proper retirement without the bitterness of defeat. Apparently the Rheostatics are about to play their final show tonight, or is it tomorrow, which is odd as 21 tandem Repeats were in line to help fill the void... and now this talk of folding again. it just seems like there are too many times when I'm on stage and just not cutting it... Probably true that I have too much on my plate and do not have enough time to concentrate on being that "ARTIST". perhaps it doesn't matter... perhaps a mumbling Super Robertson trying to wing it on a wednesday night is better than american idol to some folks... and in that way it is important, but in another more selfish way, it isn't.

We have the next 21TR CD in the can and i still have some stuff than needs completion... for the obvious personal reasons, and 21tr's latest CD keeps getting played on the CBC, which is something that ROADBED could never manage, for some reason, that at it's base is the same reason for everything i am eluding to, and why i feel comfortable using the word failure without shame.

There is also the Secret collaboration of 2 main street men... where 1 track is down.

Then there is the fact the we are having twins in a few months, trying to sell our Loft, and move to a house, and i really should get on my great movie idea... and the book. perhaps i should write art's funding grants... i see rage in my future.

I am happy with life and what i have done musically... a little disappointed in my ability to present that music, with respect to marketing, but happy that it is made and is out there for people to hear and enjoy.

untame

So i had the pleasure of somebody telling me that, and i quote, "Vancouver is a city immune to stupidity, not like other places". we were talking about real estate... i couldn't resist saying "not even GOD could crash the market here"... there was a pause and then a stern look and he shot back "I think you are right on that one".

Let the good times roll I say. Art Perry had a good one as well... he gave me a copy of his lecture on postmodernism. It started "it is not difficult to understand postmodernism, but at times it is hard to swallow. Ba Boom! I'd pay money to get in on that lecture... One art degree coming up! i can add it to my collection of useless degrees and accomplishments.

I remember meeting one big idiot a long time ago... you couldn't run into that said person without them spending a half hour telling you how they were a member of the Duke of Edinburgh Club, as if that was some great honor. I dated a girl later that knew the idiot from high school and she was also a member of the Duke of Edinburgh Club, and the basically did nothing except go for a hike one time and the big idiot missed it because of a "deep tissue injury in the leg".

some days i wonder what the future holds for me. As humans we tend to resist change even though it may be just what we need... was it in King Lear "fortune turn thy wheel"

I also noticed how all the "hockey fans" at work are coming over to my case in the morning to gloat about how their team is unbeatable and my team is struggling to make the playoffs. even though there team is my other team that shall remain nameless as to not curse the god's... wo that's 2 God words in one blogaroo... good thing i didn't get into the catholic school vs french immersion option, as i am one who believes that religion, he pauses and thinks about how to articulate.... should he... i realize that religion gives many good people a place in a community but ultimately i think it is bull shit in that it seems to be an all or nothing game that often leads devout followers to hate others because... because why?

sleep

Loft for Sale

Well, apparently, according to the "how to sell your home " handbook, one of the things you need to do in order to sell your home is to announce the fact that you are set to sell it.

So my first official test, besides the failure of a Music Career, of the power of a Blog, or at least this semi-literate, back stabbing collection of words that can sometimes generalize about the existence of a man in his world will be this.

LOFT FOR SALE

This Loft boasts approximately 1000 square feet of luxury living.

Located in the Prestigious "Artworks" building in Vancouver.

Exclusive balcony and private access to 300 Square foot patio... a sunny oasis on summer evenings.

The warm "adobe" style of the loft has ample storage features creatively built in to its structure. Perfect for young families who have 2 or fewer children.

This loft has History.

The upper office serves as the nerve center and head office for the Famous "Super Robertson Chronicles" series. Also the site where many great HITS were conceived including "Blue skies", a song being played by CBC radio afternoon show's "Freestyle" and "On the Coast" currently.

Covered Parking, close to transit, unheard of low condo fee's ($130 a month)... this loft is a jewel in the city.

Located next too a a large common room with a huge balcony it gives the owner incredible space should you want to run around and play ball with your child, entertain, play music (acoustic) late at night without bothering anybody.

We have one daughter and ere expecting twins. There are 2 kids rooms (or large walk in closets) and a loft... we are willing to stay here but, sadly it might be time to move on. I had always hoped to hold on to this place and retire here... perhaps i still will.

That said, you want or know anybody who want's to buy 1 beautiful Loft in Vancouver... i guess let me know.

Who gives a shit

Well the Vancouver Canucks won tonight... I was going to treat myself to a beer and a bag of potato chips at the local bar while i took in the 3rd period, only the bartender put my change into the tip jar, negating my savory salty treat. probably didn't need the calories anyway, but it would be nice to make that call on your own, if you know what i mean.

I always liked that scene in the movie resivour dogs where they guy explains where he is against tipping. His point is that a person at McDonalds doesn't get a tip then why should some other person performing a similar task. Tipping is a weird dog... some people believe that it is a mandatory thing that should error on the side of generosity. Is it rude to not leave a tip when you are treated like an asshole, and made to wait, and have your order fucked up? Is it still your responsibility to help out somebody who is "underpaid"? I have been argued savagely on this point.

I am more from the school of "get a better job if you want more you fucking hammerhead". i mean i do my job and i try to do it well, and i entertain for free, and i try to do that well, so i don't particularly feel that i owe somebody $1.75 to open a beer for me.

I believe we have a soft society that has lost the concept of "value".