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    Things I Can't Imagine My Kid Doing (plus Rush Update)


    Created on Tuesday, June 29, 2010        Bookmark and Share

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    I've written a few blogs about what I think my kid should be. I've yammered on about how I think the most important thing that you can teach a kid is to think for themselves. I've said that parents shouldn't fight every battle for their kids. Parents also shouldn't be scheduling "play dates" and garbage like that.

    One thing that I'm still trying to get my head around is all of the things that I did when I was a kid that I can't imagine letting my kid do. That list includes the following.

    - Building tree forts in very tall trees
    - Burning things. Lots of things.
    - Blowing up things. Lots of things.
    - Jumping over things on my bike (or just seeing how far we could jump)

    This list could go on and on (or worse, include things that I did as a teenager). It is one thing to think that parents should let their kids be kids but quite another when it comes to things that are dangerous. I'm not quite sure how this one will work out.

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    I think it is time for a change in my life. I've been thinking about this one for a while and I think the time has come.

    I think it is finally time to reveal my birthday.

    For those of you that don't know, I've always been a freak when it comes to my birthday (detailed in this blog). When I was a kid I wanted everyone to leave me alone for my birthday. I've never been one that craved attention and I can't stand when people keep reminding you that their birthday is coming.

    Who knows... maybe I will, maybe I won't. But it does seem like something I need to get over sooner or later if for no other reason than people that care for me would like to wish me a happy birthday and I'm being a fuddy duddy (pardon the language).

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    This was a thoughtful article written by a Christian about the belief that God plays a roll in our daily lives. I'm pointing it out only because it is thought-provoking.

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    In case you haven't heard, Rush is still alive and kicking. Their last CD was their best since 1981's Moving Pictures and they are just starting out a new tour in which they playing Pictures from front to back. Better yet, today they are releasing a documentary called Beyond the Lighted Stage that profiles their career.

    The documentary is of interest for two reasons. First, it has gotten fantastic reviews and is regarded to be one of the best music documentaries ever made. Second, Neil Peart (drummer/lyricist) is actually interviewed. Peart is a notorious recluse and losing his daughter and wife within the same calendar year a few years ago didn't seem to help matters.

    Here is the set list for this tour:

      Set 1

      1. The Spirit of Radio
      2. Time Stand Still (last played on Counterparts tour)
      3. Presto (never played live)
      4. Stick It Out (last played on Test For Echo tour)
      5. Leave That Thing Alone (last played on Vapor Trails tour)
      6. Workin' Them Angels
      7. Faithless (never played live)
      8. BU2B (new song - never played live)
      9. Freewill
      10. Marathon (last played on Presto tour)
      11. Subdivisions

      Intermission

      Set 2

      12. Tom Sawyer
      13. Red Barchetta
      14. YYZ
      15. Limelight
      16. The Camera Eye (last played on Signals tour)
      17. Witch Hunt
      18. Vital Signs (last played on Vapor Trails tour)
      19. Caravan (new song - never played live) 20. Drum Solo
      21. Alex Solo (something new)
      22. Closer to the Heart (last played on Vapor Trails tour)
      23. 2112 Overture/Temples of Syrinx
      24. Far Cry

      Encore
      25. La villa Strangiato (last played on R30 tour)
      26. Working Man (last played on R30 tour)

    More in JUNE   A Very Cool Wedding
    Created by Rebecca on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 1:58:17 PM
    I blame pregnancy brain! If you are ever pregnant** you can forget my bday too...
       
    Created by muchgooder on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 1:43:51 PM
    For those of you that do not understand Rebecca's comment, earlier this year she forgot what day my birthday is. Now if I ever did that....
       
    Created by Rebecca on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 1:42:01 PM
    So can I tell when your bday is? I promise to get it right! ; )
       

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