September second. Summer is over. My oldest child starts the first grade. I already miss summer.
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My Favourite Jew’s Harp
Posted by Mike Whitla on June 25, 2007
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I recently received a shipment of Jew’s Harps made by master maker Zoltan Szilagyi of Hungary and I could not be more pleased with them. I ordered several of the instruments but the one I have been enjoying playing most is this one: Zoltan Szilagyi’s Consul in C. To hear me play this amazing instrument [...]
“Here Comes the Sandman” song origins revealed.
Posted by Mike Whitla on April 11, 2007
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Download this song here—> I had a great response an article I published on a the origin of a lullaby called “The Sandman”. It seems that this song has been kept alive for over 100 years by parents singing it to their children from generation to generation. This song is well known in my family [...]
Winter Bike Riding
Posted by Mike Whitla on February 25, 2007
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I Love riding in the winter (actually I prefer the summer but riding anytime is great). People think Toronto is too cold to ride a bike in the winter. No way!!! Often by the time I get where I am going I have to have a little cool off time as my metabolism is all [...]
Canadian Squash Classic
Posted by Mike Whitla on January 21, 2007
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I had the opportunity to get out and see some of the earlier matches at the Canadian Squash classic. This pro tournament features 32 of the best squash players from around the world in a week long tournament. They had the squash court up on a stage in a the John Basset theatre at the [...]