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In the book Letters, Dr. Oliver Sacks reveals the breadth and width of his love for the written word. Over the course of almost 700 pages, Dr. Sacks discloses the… Read More »The Library of Dr. Oliver Sacks
(A memoir of Dr. Oliver Sacks as told through his personal correspondence) Edited by Kate Edgar. Like many, Dr. Oliver Sacks first came to my attention as a result of… Read More »Letters
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In 1971, a young woman named Lori Lieberman attended a concert given by famous American singer Don McLean (of “American Pie” fame). During this concert, McLean sang another song of… Read More »The Great Canadian Road Trip….Song #84/250: Confetti by Charlotte Cardin
I wouldn’t be much of a music blogger if I didn’t stop to offer a few words on a band that finds itself at the centre of the world’s musical… Read More »Reader’s Choice/Tom Top Tunes…Song #74/250: H.O.O.D. by Kneecap