poster

This seems to be the third in a musical theme. First, Elvis; then, Les Paul; now, Hank Williams. I have been working on a poster for a friend who is one of the organizers of this event. I worked with the picture he gave me. I lessened its intensity to about 80 % and added a beige tint and then put the printing on top.

The first concert was held three years ago and raised money to help a child who needed an operation. The poster hasn't changed much, but this time we enlarged the photo to cover the full 8 1/2 x 11 sheet.

For those who like Hank Williams and/or gospel music this is a concert with a lot of local talent.

Now I must get back to cartooning and NSTC and TAS stuff. That's what this Blog was supposed to be about.

Tribute to Les Paul

Les Paul, a fine musician and the founder of the electric guitar, died recently at age 94. I remember a number of popular songs with his wife Mary Ford. I have a two cd collection of his songs. I've gone to YouTube, however, to find a video to put on my Blog. In this one, he plays "Birth of the Blues," and Chet Atkins joins him for awhile. Hope you enjoy it.

Elvis - Aug. 16, 1977

Yesterday Weekend Morning featured Acadian music to honour the World Congress. This morning, they were featuring either the music and memories of Woodstock or Elvis. I remembered that I had done a caricature of Elvis at one time and for some reason it was on my computer. So, I'll begin the week with Elvis. His death occured on August 16, 1977, 32 years ago.

To the Classes '09

Friday Night - a Time of Celebration!

Congratulations to the Classes '09 at the NSTC (and the Normal College)Reunion. Imagine! I had three TC class groups there: 1969, 79 and 89. It's a happy time. They look so young. They're happy to be reuniting with friends and recalling happy times in Truro and at NSTC . Exchanging news about careers, children, families. Grads seem glad to see faculty and staff who turn out. It's a welcoming place.

Lenore Zann was guest speaker and she did a fine job. She is such a positive person and her dreams for the Normal College building struck a fine note with those in attendance.

Thanks to those who do the background work that makes such an event happen. It's a time I enjoy. Glad to see former students and colleagues. Cheers!

Half a Century of Cars

My caregiver, Neil, bought his first car in 1956, his second year of teaching. It was a 1954 Chev. When he got married, he and Jean bought a new 1958 Pontiac. There have been a series of cars since. The only one I don't have a picture of is a green 1982 Ford Fairmont Futura. Hope you enjoy the video and I hope it has uploaded successfully. I don't trust audio and video formats. This was made with Windows Movie Maker, but I've published it an a Flash format. Cheers, Professor Tassel.

Meet Vesta

Every church should have a churchmouse. I'm trying to convert a powerpoint to a video and upload it and I'm having trouble. No one said blogging would be easy. Video and audio formats are a pain. I once did a history of Brunswick Street United in Truro. Then I told the story to the children with a Big Book about Charlie Churchmouse and his ancestors, showing the earlier churches. Vesta, however, is the present day churchmouse at Brunswick Street, and we've gone digital. She can introduce herself - I hope. - Professor Tassel.

BING

I have been using the new MS search engine BING (http://www.bing.com) since he became available; in fact, it's my home page when I go on the internet. Each day there's a new picture. Today's picture was this wonderful shot of a covered bridge in New Brunswick.

Yesterday - August 2nd - was a special day. My caregivers, Jean and Neil, celebrated their 51st Anniversary. Boy, they must be getting along.

Well, we're into August. That's our real summer month. Enjoy. - Professor Tassel.