Tom Evers

I’m still pissed.
Somehow balls thrown in the same spot since then aren’t strikes.

Maybe that’s why that afternoon session is such a workout usually.

The Ford government has announced plans to shred a bunch of tenant protections: news.ontario.ca/assets/files... (pdf, see p. 13-15)

A blooming fuscia plant in a hanging basket in front a wooden fence.

Last Fall this was discarded on a sidewalk in Toronto. I tried to figure out how to overwinter it. Looks like it made it. I want to bring it in again with as little mess as possible—we have cats. Our basement doesn’t get cold but I could make a spot near a window. Any more tips besides your article?

Not sure that was technically “broadcast”.
However those wishing still wising to keep the airwaves clean could still report the FAN590 Jays Talk show for broadcasting this interview (they did sort of apologize for ‘live radio’ right afterwards). bsky.app/profile/blue...

A brown tabby cat sits dozing on a grey fabric cat box. Behind him is a window with bushes outside.

This chonky prince is a little too tired to look.

Happy #caturday from Tinker and his fuzzy paws.

To clarify, everyone at the convention was singing, chatting & eating together (and exchanging hugs).

In contrast the most diverse gatherings I’m in are Toronto transit system subway cars and busses, with people from all over the world. But the only thing we do together there is co-exist (usually).

The convention the most congenial and communal gathering of a disparate variety of folks as I remember attending.

2+2=5 is how elections get rigged

Local Singing Groups - Shape Note Singings Schedule Filter and search websites of local singing groups throughout the world. Get involved in a local shape note singing near you!

If you’re looking for local Sacred Harp and other shape-note book singings, they’re probably listed here: shapenotesingings.com/local-singin...

🎂 Happy Birthday to B.F. White, a big Sacred Harp ◢ ● ▇ ◆ composer:
Ortonville, Beach Spring, The Morning Trumpet, Holy City, Chambers, Family Circle, The Lone Pilgrim, Loving Jesus, Send a Blessing, Help Me to Sing, The Happy Sailor, The Rock That Is Higher than I, The Hill of Zion, and more…

The original Sacred Harp book came out in 1844 and has had waves of popularity over the centuries. Hopefully the release of the 2025 revision is a sign the tide is rolling back in. The first printing sold out in the first weekend.

New Song Page Numbers in The Sacred Harp: 2025 Edition - Sacred Harp Publishing Company We are pleased to share one last resource about the new Sacred Harp: 2025 Edition as we approach the debut singing this weekend. Much more information about the weekend’s activities are on our website...

They added this handy list of the new songs and composers which can be printed and fits in the book. sacredharp.com/2025/09/11/n...

I see you’re in the middle of the new bouquet of roses section. A half-dozen great songs.

Several people coming to tonight’s singing in Toronto felt the same way where they’d be singing with the 2025 book. Not being a book seems strange.

We sang about two-thirds new songs and it went well.

And none of his buddies told him about the “fake” note, or if he was told he was chill about it so much he forgot it ever happened.

[underrated post]

It was packed.
There was a report of around a hundred.
They couldn’t have fit in a dozen more into the meetinghouse.

So many great songs on a beautiful day today at the Maiden Creek all-day singing in Pennsylvania.
(384 - Panting for Heaven from the Sacred Harp)

Has WABE done a story since they published the AP reporting on the new book?
I’m guessing there will be some local media coverage for the singing weekend. And maybe national cable news like CNN or even… Fox.

Sacred Harp tune book is getting an upgrade The Sacred Harp, a book of religious tunes, was first printed in 1844.

Nice Here & Now segment on the upcoming Sacred Harp book revision launching in September. We got into Shape Note singing right as the 1991 revision came out and it was a life changer. Thrilled we’ll be attending the singing in Atlanta. #shapenote #sacredharp www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...

Songs Removed in Revision for the The Sacred Harp: 2025 Edition | The Sacred Harp Publishing Company The Revision-Music Committee is pleased to release the list of songs removed in the revision for The Sacred Harp: 2025 Edition. We will provide a handy reference sheet with the placement of new songs ...

The Sacred Harp cuts are in!
‘Stay me with flagons’!
🌹🪦 I always thought Rose of Sharon was best suited to a choral group performing it, and not a class stumbling (not usually skipping) its way through.

originalsacredharp.com/2025/08/08/s...

I’ve heard that Awake My Soul is in the works to be re-released. This is exciting news, because I’m afraid to loan our DVD of it out in fear of not getting it back.

Introducing the Page Design of The Sacred Harp: 2025 Edition | The Sacred Harp Publishing Company Ready for a sneak peek at the new page design for The Sacred Harp: 2025 Edition? Here is a selection of pages including plain and fuging tunes, a two-song page, and a couple of extra-challenging types...

Looks wonderful!
Visible repeat dots:
from …. to •••• !

originalsacredharp.com/2025/07/23/p... Introducing the Page Design of The Sacred Harp: 2025 Edition | The Sacred Harp Publishing CompanyThe Sacred Harp Publishing Company

Bridge over the Don River

Snowy Owl Theatre play structure

Beaver Dodem Animal Sculptures

Raccoon playground with a slide and climbing

At the restored mouth of the Don River, Toronto has a new unique, amazing space – Biidaasige Park.

Celebration Weekend at Biidaasige Park Celebrate Biidaasige Park’s grand opening July 19 and 20 with free family activities all weekend long (dogs included).

Go here on the weekend. It’s an amazing edge of the city, if not quite out of it. www.toronto.ca/explore-enjo...

[under-rated skeet]

There's nothing holy about writing discrimination into the law.

That seems like a perfect spot for singing shape notes. Hope it sounded as good as it looks like it would.

We finally saw Sinners today and were the only people in the theatre who stayed for the final post-credit scene (after the earlier mid-credit scene).
It’s worth the wait.