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TopSat, 25 Feb 2006
Feb 25, 2006, 13:36
[home/journal] It’s kinda sad that the little terror has to wear glasses. I mean, he’s the most active, wild, do-or-die kid I’ve ever met, and now he looks more like Franklin Roosevelt than Jackie Chan. But maybe the new look will help him. How can you resist this little ‘almost-4-year-old’ when he peeks up at you over his spectacles and says, “Please daddy?” He can get whatever he wants. And he knows it. God help us all. ~Jason
New Glasses
Well, Gracie grabbed Seth’s new glasses this morning and twisted the crap out of them. Two days after the technician adjusted them to sit perfectly on his little nose.
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Fri, 24 Feb 2006
Feb 24, 2006, 18:00
[home/music/gigs] I played a gig at the Home Show, held at the Markham Fair this afternoon. Tom Bigas, my pal from the ‘Fonic Factory,’ asked me yesterday if I wanted to come and perform. He said I might sell some CDs, and it was a fun experience to boot. I took the family along, and we made it a bit of an outing. You know, sample fudge, and get harrassed by insurance agents desperate for new clients. Lots of fun! Acutally it was. For my set I played Elton John’s, Your Song, Eagle’s Desparado, Walking in Memphis, I Could Not Ask For More, and a bunch of originals. I sold ten CDs, all to the same guy, someone named Ron McKeown who is planning the Markham Rodeo in April. Tonight I’m playing with Scott Orr, for his CD release party at the Frwy Cafe in downtown Hamilton. On a completely different note, I’ve got a MySpace account set up now, at http://www.myspace.com/jasondsilver. ~Jason
Markham Fair
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Wed, 22 Feb 2006
Feb 22, 2006, 13:16
[home/curiosities] This is a great article about the power of being dumb. Okay, maybe not dumb, but at least clueless. I would say the success I’ve had on the web and in almost all areas of my life is because I’m naive enough to think anything is possible. The clueless accomplish amazing things—not necessarily because we’re bold, brilliant innovators, but perhaps because we just don’t know any better. We see the simplicity of the forest while Those Who Know are overanalyzing the complex subtleties of the trees (and miss the point). Sometimes NOT knowing about a “problem” weakens (or eliminates) it… …What if “clueless” is simply a label the glass-half-empty folks give the glass-half-full folks. If we’re optimistic, we must not have a clue. What if we simply see the world through a different lens? A lens that opens doors and windows the cynical and pessimistic are too busy dissing to notice? Read the whole article (2 minutes). ~Jason
Clueless Power
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Sun, 19 Feb 2006
Feb 19, 2006, 15:43
[home/journal] Joanne and I have left our three kids with friends, and we’re happily snuggling in a beautiful hotel room, overlooking Niagara Falls. We’re up pretty high, so we can see both falls, and way across into the U.S. Cool! There’s a hot tub for two in the room, as well as two televisions, a kitchenette, a small living room… this is luxury! And look at me, computer still bonded to my hip! What am I thinking!! ~Jason
Little Trip Away
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Feb 19, 2006, 09:19
[home/church_work/valentines] A long tradition of Valentine’s Parties h Last night was the last of three shows, and we’re all pooped, and a little bit sad that it’s over. This thing takes eight months to prepare— picking the theme and songs, charting and arranging for all the instruments, memorizing parts, practicing — so when it’s finally over, it is truly an ultimate climax. Visit my Flickr site to see some pictures that others have taken. Maybe you can come to 2007 Valentines!! ~Jason
2006 - Hamilton’s Best Valentines Party
as seen many, many visitors to our church, and almost as many tacky songs from the past. Each year there’s a different theme, like favourite songs from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. This year we did top Canadian songs, covering artists like RUSH, Bryan Adams, Celine Dion, Sarah MacClaughlan, Blue Rodeo, Bare Naked Ladies, Gordon Lightfoot, Anne Murray, Joni Mitchel, and many more.
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Sat, 18 Feb 2006
Feb 18, 2006, 13:31
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Sci-Fi Personality Quiz
You scored as Nebuchadnezzar (The Matrix). You can change the world around you. You have a strong will and a high technical aptitude. Is it possible you are the one? Now if only Agent Smith would quit beating up your friends.
Your Ultimate Sci-Fi Profile II: which sci-fi crew would you best fit in?
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Feb 18, 2006, 09:55
[home/curiosities] My mother-in-law has been writing some really funny stories— memories from her past. She’s been sending them to Joanne to edit, and yesterday we decided we would set up a blog for her. Please visit her site, SmallTownStories.blogspot.com read her first post, and leave a comment. I’m sure she’d appreciate your thoughts. Thanks!
Small Town Stories
~Jason
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Fri, 17 Feb 2006
Feb 17, 2006, 16:11
[home/ServiceBuilder] Wow, I just got the coolest telephone call from a big company in the US, called Lifeway. They are in a five-year process of building a giant web interface for music directors, similar to ServiceBuilder. They’re curious about my program, and told me today that they’d like to fly me down to Nashville to demo it for them! The gentleman I spoke with even mentioned that they might put me in charge of the project, if I was able to find the time! Wow. I don’t know what to think about that. I’m probably not qualified to lead a project of this magnitude! It does sound like fun— what an exciting prospect to consider! For God’s glory,
Lifeway Called Me!
~Jason
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Wed, 15 Feb 2006
Feb 15, 2006, 07:42
[home/journal] I admit it. I love Google. Some people think Google is evil— but not me. I just uploaded another video to Google. This is Seth singing “Jesus, Jesus” and Gracey smiling for the camera. Enjoy! ~Jason
Google Video is Great
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Feb 15, 2006, 07:34
[home/journal] I think he got 2nd place last year, but the competition was really tough this year. Way to go Lucas, you’re amazing!! I hooked my webcam up, and he gave the speech here in the living room, with kids playing around his feet. What concentration!! I uploaded the speech to Google Video, and it was just approved, so I’ve posted it here. Enjoy! ~Daddy.
Lucas Got 3rd Place!
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Mon, 13 Feb 2006
Feb 13, 2006, 22:14
[home/music/song_bios] ~Jason
Low Whistle Lament
As I’ve mentioned before on this blog, I’ve been making my own penny whistles lately. I guess I’ve made about five so far, and they’re starting to sound pretty good.
A penny whistle is a pretty simple little instrument. I’ve made them out of broom handles, tent poles, and now my favourite material: PVC pipe. I use some drills, a sharp knife, and a couple of different kinds of files to shape the actual whistle part— called a fipple. Then I use a cool JavaScript formula I found on the Internet for placing the holes in the correct spot.
I made this Low E whistle to use in our upcoming “Hamilton’s Best Valentine’s Party” event this weekend— we’re doing “Favourite Canadian Love Songs,” and the Titanic Theme has a haunting whistle part at the beginning.
I thought it sounded good enough to record, so I plugged my mic into the laptop, rested it on the arm of my chair, and started whistling. Then I ran for the guitar and added a bit of chord structure. I’m making this up as I’m going, so it’s a little random, but nonetheless pretty good— do you think?
Enjoy!
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Feb 13, 2006, 08:38
[home/music] ~Jason
Amazing 12 Year Old Drummer
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Thu, 02 Feb 2006
Feb 02, 2006, 16:13
[home/music/gigs] How did this come about? It was the weirdest thing— I received an email from a woman who attended my church last year. She is dating someone who apparently is a ‘HUGE fan’ of my music! (It’s kinda cool to think I have fans… wow, that makes me feel important!). She wanted to suprise her boyfriend by taking him to hear me sing somewhere— and as it turned out, I’m going there— to play at something called the SoulHouse Cafe. If you’re able to come to hear me play, that would be terrific. I’m on Monday, March 13th, 7 p.m., at 66 King Street E., Cobourg. Hope to see you there! ~Jason
Playing in Cobourg
I’ve been asked to play at a coffee house in Cobourg, Ontario— I’m looking forward to getting away with Joanne, enjoying a little trip, and maybe selling a couple of CDs.
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Feb 02, 2006, 08:40
[home/computers/software] I have finally found free software for my pocket pc, desktops, and laptop to call and talk with people over a wireless connection. It’s called Ineen, and it works really well. It supports conferencing with 10 people or video conferencing with four people. You can even set up ‘distributed’ conferencing with unlimited amounts of people! Pretty cool. All I need know are a few friends to download it to their pc’s and send me their phone number. Please give it a try and let me know. My number: 2044143 ~Jason
Ineen Telephone Software
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