Tassle in the Winter

Merry Christmas. Although I've taken a break from blogging, I'm trying to teach myself digital animation and I've been meeting friends on Facebook and posting the occasional animation on YouTube,. You can check them out by searching for "Videos by TruroNeil."

Although there have been storms and disruptions all around the world, I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Wonderful 2011.

The cartoon suggests it's a white Christmas in Nova Scotia, but it looks like a Green Christmas this year.

Hiatus

Time for a rest.

It seems I haven't posted much for the last while; I guess I've got involved in other projects.

While there's nothing new, one can go back and find a year of memories, pics, cartoons, probably sadness and silliness.

Will take a rest and see if my battery gets re-charged in the process.

Cheers, Neil (Professor Tassel)

TC Hawk Visits NSCC

Most Tuesdays I visit the Little White Schoolhouse Museum and the NSCC (Truro) campus. I thought the TC Hawk should have a visit. He was pleased. Although the front of Forrester is changed, both inside and out, most of the campus is the same and the feeling is still there. We, Professor Tassel, the TC Hawk and I, feel at home at a McCarthy Hall Art Opening or in the hallways of Forrester, or chatting about old times at the LWSH Museum Hall.

My Extended Family

My extended cartoon family has grown over the years. This picture of the herd was done about ten years ago, and I'm sure I didn't get them all and many foster children have been added since then. The four children in front were to be part of a proposed comic strip "Down East" and included, left to right, Strum, Flint, Libby, Preston and Iza Bye. The elder couple behind them, to the left, were the Eaton-Sleeps, Les and Moira; in the middle, a bit larger than life, is Professor Tassel. To his right is the Tide family: Eb, Flo, Hi, Lo, and Saxby; to his left, G.T. and Peach Melba and their dog, Athabaska. I could probably name them all but it might tax my brain too much this morning. Anyway, that's it for now. - N

Harvest Moon Art Exhibit

Artists Alert

This TAS artist may have waited too long and missed the colours. Don't you. Get painting for the Harvest Moon Festival Exhbit which will be opening before we know it. Take in will be on the 17th and the opening reception is Sept, 18th. Exhibit runs until the end of October. More specifics to follow. Should be an invite and newsletter in the mail or on line soon.

Country Music

Did a poster for my friend Bill Huey. Each year Bill arranges concerts either honoring some country legend or celebrating country and gospel music. Earlier there was one (a poster and a concert) paying tribute to Jim Reeves. This time a Steel Guitar virtuoso joins local talent for a cpountry music concert in Stewiacke.

Magic Mountain

Truro's Magic Mountain is not a pretty sight. Out for my morning walk, I chanced upon the "junk yard" that sits in the middle of town. Yet, no matter how ugly it is, it is magical - they keep carting it away by train but it keeps building up. It never goes away. Sad.

McCarthy Hall Art Exhibit

1997 -Special Graduation

Came across some pics of the 1997 Special convocation. Teachers college 1854 - 1997. It was a sad day but also a special weekend. Saw many former students from over the years and across the province.

Walk in the Park

Although these pictures suggest the tranquility one can find in the park, a lot of people use it. Perhaps my early morning walk allowed me to get these pictures without people in them. The park is a real gem.

Railroad Heritage

Do you know where this monument is situated ? You probably drive by it without even being aware. That's one of the advantages of walking. This tribute to Truro's railroad heritage was erected on the Esplanade in 1984. It's across the street from Carsands and Truro video, on one side of the Mattatall-Varner Parking Lot and not far from the curling rink.

Margolians

Stumbled across Margolians website (www.margolians.ca) today with this picture. It's august. Must be time for the Back-to-School Sales. 20 % Off everything in the Store. Will it be more by exhibition time. A great store and an Institution in Truro.

LWSH Museum

Summer is the best time to visit the Little White Schoolhouse Museum. Student curators are there. There are lots of artifacts (school bells, slates, inkwells, old desks, spellers, readers, ... and lots of records. It's both a replica of the traditional one-room schoolhouse at the turn of the century and also a fount of information about the Normal College, the Teachers College and the history of teacher education in Nova Scotia. Did you have a relative who was a teacher ? Ever write on a slate ? time to go back in time and visit the LWSH Museum at 20 Arthur Street on the campus of the NSCC.

Looking Good!

Our flowers out front have come along nicely. We'll give it full play and ignore the back yard for the present. Have a good weekend!

1947 Bearcats

Talking to Lyle Carter today took me back in time and thinking sports. Found this picture of the 1947 Truro Bearcats. The picture was part of a Souvenir Booklet for the Maritimes Big Four Hockey League. Backrow: William Kearns, D; Frank Grabowski, D; Lou Medynski, F; Sonny McDonald, G; Buddy MacEachern, F; Kink McDonald, F. Front row: William Hepburn, F; Billy McIntyre, F; Alex Robertson, F; Warren Roach, D. Not in the picture: Jack Fritz, D; Bert Steele, F; Dalton Barkwell; Doggie Kuhn, Coach; William Cox, Mgr. Anyone remember these guys ?

Colouring book

I delivered the first copies of a "mini" colouring book to the Little White Schoolhouse Museum this morning. There's a coloured cover with two children on it, and they are featured in various poses and at various tasks related to the Little White Schoolhouse. I've considered this project for awhile, and it was a lot of fun once I got at it.

If you haven't visited the schoolhouse lately, it's a nice spot to visit and reflect on the old days in education. Summer curators are now there so the museum is open Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 5:00, I believe.

July 1, 2010

Why am I celebrating Canada Day !!!

They've destroyed my forests; they've polluted the rivers; they've blown up my dams.

O, well, July 1st is a holiday and we all need a holiday.

Everyone have a good Canada Day!

"Altered Spaces" A Collison of Worlds

A solo art show featuring the work of internationally known artist Anthony Kawalski will open in McCarthy Hall on July 5th. Originally from London, Anthony is a member of the local art scene and Vice President of the Truro Art Society.

The Opening Reception for "Altered Spaces: A Collison of Worlds" will be held on July 5, 7 - 9 pm. The exhibit last for the month of July.