John W. MacDonald's Weblog

RCMP - the Charge

2009-07-03T22:11:00.000-04:00

RCMP Portrait

2009-07-03T19:19:00.001-04:00

RCMP - Before the Charge

2009-07-03T19:00:00.001-04:00

Photographically, I had a great view on the lawn and I was keenly interested on the distance they needed to slow down to come to a stop before they reached my position on the grass. I was hoping that it was not too slippery needless to say.

Salutes

2009-07-03T16:44:00.005-04:00

Even the photographer salutes in his own way. Check out his amazingly patriotic website: http://celebratecanada.wordpress.com/ It's chock full of superb portraits and everything Canada (coast to coast). Way to go Tim Van Horn.

I finally got to shake hands with Uncle Walt. He was impressed by the size of my camera and gear that I was carrying. He said to me, "If you can carry that you can carry one of our packs." I entertained the thought of enlisting right and there for a split second. However, Julie probably would not be pleased. I'd take cameras over guns any day. They're probably lighter anyway.

I am saddened to hear of another Canadian soldier who has lost his life in Afghanistan. Today, Cpl. Nicholas Bulger, a 30-year-old father of two and member of 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry was killed by a roadside bomb.

Canada Day Pole Dancer

2009-07-02T14:54:00.000-04:00

Although I have no clue what a topless male pole dancer has to do with celebrating Canada, people seemed to appreciate his talents. He was the second act following Sarah McLachlan at the noon show on Parliament Hill on Canada Day.

Sarah McLachlan - Save the Seals

2009-07-02T14:12:00.003-04:00

Sarah McLachlan talking about her protest t-shirt, Save the Seals (PETA), on camera with CTV's Roger Smith, after the noon show on Parliament Hill, Canada Day.

Sarah McLachlan

2009-07-02T13:05:00.001-04:00

Sarah McLachlan, Canadian musician.

Marie-Mai

2009-07-02T11:19:00.001-04:00

Marie-Mai performing on stage on Canada Day 2009, Parliament Hill - Ottawa.

Sarah McLachlan Sound Check

2009-06-30T20:08:00.000-04:00

Sarah McLachlan Sound Check, Ottawa.

Sarah McLachlan

2009-06-30T16:48:00.001-04:00

Sarah McLachlan performs a sound check on Parliament Hill's main stage prior to the big show on Canada Day in Ottawa.

ROYAL VISIT TO CANADA 2009

2009-06-28T12:20:00.000-04:00

Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall have accepted the invitation of the Government of Canada to undertake a visit in November 2009.
http://www.gg.ca/media/doc.asp?lang=e&DocID=5806

Megan & Kelly Twins Thank You Card

2009-06-27T20:19:00.002-04:00

Megan on the left, Kelly on the right. A photo that was inserted into Thank You cards recently.

Matthew & Chalk

2009-06-27T20:15:00.001-04:00

Carleton Tavern

2009-06-26T12:55:00.003-04:00

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Mike Spry

2009-06-22T21:08:00.001-04:00

That's Spry on the right laughing at Jon Paul Fiorentino, or with him. I don't know which.

David McGimpsey

2009-06-22T10:08:00.001-04:00

Dave's coming to Ottawa on Tuesday, 23 June 2009!

Here's the scoop:
www.treereadingseries.ca/23jundavidmcgimpsey.html

Gillian Sze

2009-06-20T21:47:00.001-04:00

Gillian Sze, center, is introduced to the audience at the pre Ottawa Small Press Book Fair book reading at the Carleton Tavern 19 June 2009.

jwcurry

2009-06-20T21:37:00.001-04:00

Standing Room Only

2009-06-20T20:12:00.002-04:00

I love it when poetry readings are full, full, full of people. Too bad for this young lady who had to wait in the other room by the door. Come early for the best seats or it's standing room only at the Carleton Tavern.

Sandra & Pearl

2009-06-20T19:52:00.004-04:00

Pearl Pirie and Sandra Ridley (standing) in conversation post-reading at the Carleton Tavern. Calgary poet, Laurie Fuhr is just behind the counter on the right. Oh, and the peanuts are circa 1990.

Nick McArthur

2009-06-20T19:30:00.001-04:00

"Nick McArthur grew up in Newcastle, Ontario, and currently makes his home in Montreal. He is a graduate of Concordia University's creative writing program, and his work has appeared in Matrix, Pistol, and on xtranormal.com. Short Accounts of Tragic Occurrences is his first book."

Jason Camlot

2009-06-20T19:19:00.001-04:00

http://www.insomniacpress.com/title.php?id=978-1-897178-61-4

The Duke of Carleton

2009-06-20T09:01:00.001-04:00

From my impromptu cool-poets-on-the-rooftop-of-the-Carleton-Tavern series, I offer you a David McGimpsey triptych for your viewing pleasure.

Greg and Marcus

2009-06-14T13:16:00.001-04:00

at WESTFest 2009

westfest

2009-06-14T12:59:00.000-04:00

Saturday at WESTFest. An ideal day to lounge around.