#rick mcmurray

[kwebtv]

Stand by Your Man - Fox - April 5, 1992 - May 17, 1992

Sitcom (7 episodes)

Running Time: 30 minutes

Stars:

Melissa Gilbert as Rochelle Dunphy

Rosie O'Donnell as Lorraine Popowski

Sam McMurray as Roger Dunphy

Rick Hall as Artie Popowski

Rusty Schwimmer as Gloria

Ellen Ratners as Sophie

Miriam Flynn as Adrienne Stone

Don Gibb as Scab

[70s80sandbeyond]

Rosie O'Donnell, Melissa Gilbert, Rick Hall, Sam McMurray and Miriam Flynn in "Stand by Your Man" (FOX, 1992)

Remake of a British sitcom about the comedic plight of two sisters after their husbands go to jail.

The series only lasted 7 episodes from April 5, 1992 - May 17, 1992

[pavaillard]

PLAYLIST

What I want (Gregor McMurray) C'est beau la bourgeoisie (Discobitch) Killer Shangri-Lah (Pshycotic Beats, Pati Amor) When A Woman is Around (Unloved) Roller Girl (Anna Karina) Bathroom (Montell Fish) jtm de ouf (ELOI) Perfect/Exceeder (Mason, Princess Superstar) 15 Step (Radiohead) Combat Baby (Metric) +1 (Super Plage, Meggie Lennon, Virginie B) Molly (Mindless Self Indulgence) The Perfect Girl (Mareux) One Way or Another (Blondie) Material Girl (Madonna) Psycho Killer (Talking Heads) Heads Will Roll (Yeah Yeah Yeahs) Migas 2000 (The Liminanas) Confetti VF (Charlotte Cardin) Hymne a l'amour (Edith Piaf) Tous les memes (Stromae) Government Hooker (Lady Gaga) Get It While You Can (Janis Joplin) Obtus (Melanie Brulee) Working for the Knife (Mitski) Music Sounds Better With You (NEIL FRANCES) Super Freak (Rick James) Weird Girl (Mommy Long Legs) I'm Gonna Haunt You (Fabienne DelSol) Sudno / Судно (Борис Рижий) (Molchat Doma) Immigrant Song (Led Zeppelin) Maneater (Nelly Furtado) Bad Reputation (Joan Jett & the Blackhearts) Oblivion (Grimes) Seventeen (Ladytron)

[thebandcampdiaries]

Happy Curmudgeons unveiled 3 new singles from the band’s upcoming album, “2nd Chances.”

As a band, Happy Curmudgeons set out to develop a truly diverse and expressive sound that continually welcomes new influences with every release. The music of the group knows no boundaries in terms of stylistic definitions and genres. They have been consistently exploring new ideas and new aesthetics with every release. Yet they still love to remember the 60s and 70s, and they have been influenced by the timeless sound of artists such as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Willie Nelson, Cream, The Grateful Dead, Fleetwood Mac, and many more.

Happy Curmudgeons has recently signed with Spectra Music Group. The band is getting ready to release not one, but 3 new songs, which will be featured on their most recent full-length album, "2nd Chances," set to be released on July 26th, 2024. The singles are titled "Reluctant Prophets," "2nd Chances," and "Be Kind."

The Happy Curmudgeons have been working for a few years on their new album, "2nd Chances," and it's clear they're putting so much effort into making this the best album it could possibly be. The new songs blend different music genres and feature some amazing guest musicians, including Billy Cox (Band of Gypsys), Bobby Balderrama (? & The Mysterians), Jim Moose Brown (Bob Seger Band), Dave McMurray (Blue Note Records), Pepe Espinosa, and Vaughn Mortimer.  The album almost feels like a collection of true music legends! The guest musicians bring their unique influences, creating a vibrant backdrop for the main songwriting components to unfold. There's also room for some amazing additional instruments, including strings and horns on some of the tracks.

"Reluctant Prophets" features a guest appearance by Vaughn Mortimer from The Outfit and Big Donut, which brought a truly unique feel to the mix. For the title track, "2nd Chances," the group also opted to include a string section, which gave the track a truly emotional and airy quality, making it stand out.  The immersive and thought-provoking listening experience has something special to offer. This song is loaded with meaning while also being very engaging and entertaining.

It is not surprising that this is actually the title track itself! Mark Byerly arranged the string section. This song features Amy Dixon-Lavery on vocals, Dave Hamilton on acoustic guitar, Jeff Warner on electric guitar, Jim Moose Brown (from Bob Seger Band and Trisha Yearwood) on Hammond B3, Takashi Iio on bass, Rick Beamon on drums. In addition, the song features Laura Creamer, Cat Wiley, and Barbara Payton on backing vocals.

"Be Kind" has a unique horns section instead. The song also features  Dave McMurray (from Was Not Was, Bobby Weir, and the Rolling Stones) on saxophone and Mark Byerly on trumpet, who helped create some amazing additional layers to the music. This remarkably produced single is a perfect introduction to what people can expect from the aesthetics of this record.

The unique appeal of these songs lies in the band's skillful blending of timeless musical elements with modern influences. You can expect the clarity and punch of a modern recording, but without the sterile overproduction that plagues so much contemporary music. Instead, Happy Curmudgeons really managed to capture the timeless warmth of records the way it used to be made, where the personal interaction between musicians really matters And still does.

Overall, this full-length stands out as a truly ambitious project, and it heralds a new era for the band. Fresh off a label signing and a lot of fruitful recording sessions, they're about to release some of their best songs yet. The quality of the previously released singles speaks for itself, and if these songs are any indication, the album is surely going to be a treat for all fans of alt-country, indie-folk, rock, and more. The sheer variety on tap is impressive, and the band's ability to retain a flexible lineup with every song, as well as including many guest musicians, makes for an even more lively and unpredictably diverse sound. Ultimately, "2nd Chances" feels like a truly genuine depiction of the band's genuine passion for trying to bring a touch of authenticity and depth to their audience with every song on the album. It is easier said than done, but this one-of-a-kind band is certainly showing people the way.

The album is actually also available physically on vinyl. The Happy Curmudgeons teamed up with Jack White's Third Man Records to press a limited edition of 500 copies on red vinyl, which comes at $25 per copy. Incidentally, the band also worked with Third Man Records for the album mastering, which was done by Bill Skibbe.

Contact the band directly at happycurmudgeonsband@gmail.com to get your copy now! 

Find out more about Happy Curmudgeons, and do not miss out on the band's latest album, "2nd Chances," which will be available on July 26th through Spectra Music Group.

www.happycurmudgeonsband.com

[gosoccerdawgs]

Sims Leads Dawgs Over Irish, Season Update

BEARDEN INVITATIONAL

Bearden 4, Notre Dame 1

Saturday, March 23, 2024 6:30pm

Senior Dillon Sims scored two goals with an assist to lead Bearden in a 4-1 win over Chattanooga Notre Dame Saturday in the Bearden Invitational.

The Bulldogs took an early lead in the third minute when Lucas Ford was taken down on an attack inside the box, allowing Sims to score on the ensuing penalty kick. Ford assisted again on sophomore Omar Ardahji’s goal eleven minutes later.

With ten minutes left in the half, junior defender Cole Stopka converted a pinpoint Sims corner kick, giving Bearden a 3-0 lead at intermission.

Sophomore Eli Keener, in goal for the second half, recorded a rare keeper assist when he boomed a kick across midfield to a streaking Sims for his second goal of the game. 

Goals:

DILLON SIMS (3’, penalty kick/assist-Lucas Ford); OMAR ARDAHJI (14’, Lucas Ford); COLE STOPKA (30’, Dillon Sims); Notre Dame-Dax Brown (51’); DILLON SIMS (64’, Eli Keener).

Shots/Shots-on-goal: BHS 18/11 ND 8/5. Corner Kicks: BHS 5 ND 1. Conditions: fast, cold and windy. Attendance: 396. Records: BHS 2-2 ND 2-4-0.

Dawgs Fall To Blue Tornado

BEARDEN INVITATIONAL

McCallie 2, Bearden 1

Thursday, March 21, 2024 7:00pm

McCallie School of Chattanooga scored two early first half goals, then held on for a 2-1 victory over Bearden Thursday night in the Bearden Invitational.

Jack Tirgrath scored midway through the second period to get Bearden on the board, but the spirited second half comeback effort came up just a bit short.

Goals:

McCallie- #2 Gordon Lewis (8’); McCallie- #9 Dylan Capazario (14’); BHS-JACK TIRGRATH (59’, unassisted).

Outside the box.........Science Hill, Bearden’s next opponent, defeated West 3-1, and lost to Farragut 2-0 over the weekend.........the Radcliffe-Kelly pitch looks awesome this season, thanks to Robert LeBus and his groundskeeping expertise in conjunction with our longtime field guru Rick Radcliffe.........Captains this season are Shepard McMurray, Nic Prins, and Jack Raulston.........Woof!

Mid-State Box Scores

Bearden 3 at Gallatin 0

Saturday, March 16, 2024 1:00pm CT

Goals: BHS-JACK RAULSTON-3.

Bearden 1 at Hendersonville 2

Friday, March 15, 2024 7:00pm

Goals: BHS-LUCAS FORD.

[drzito]

Las 242 peliculas que he visto en 2023 (parte 2)

122. Martyrs (Pascal Laugier, 2008)

123. Of time and the city (Terence Davies, 2008)

124. Pandorum (Christian Alvart, 2009)

125. La casa del diablo (Ti West, 2009)

126. Catfish (Ariel Schulman y Henry Joost, 2010)

127. Rare exports: Un cuento gamberro de navidad (Jalmari Helander, 2010)

128. Final Destination 5 (Steven Quale, 2011)

129. Infierno blanco (Joe Carnahan, 2011)

130. La maldicion de Rookford (Nick Murphy, 2011)

131. Berberian sound studio (Peter Strickland, 2012)

132. Turistas (Ben Wheatley, 2012)

133. Across the river (Lorenzo Bianchini, 2013)

134. Colonia V (Jeff Renfroe, 2013)

135. Como todas las mañanas (Toni Nievas, 2013)

136. El Congreso (Ari Folman, 2013)

137. The Sacrament (Ti West, 2013)

138. Vivir en peligro (Paul Wright, 2013)

139. El sopar (Pere Portabella, 2014)

140. Lucy (Luc Besson, 2014)

141. Sueñan los androides (Ion de Sosa, 2014)

142. Uno tras otro (Hans Petter Moland, 2014)

143. Equals (Drake Doremus, 2015)

144. Dope (Rick Famuyiwa, 2015)

145. 13 horas: Los soldados secretos de Bengasi (Michael Bay, 2016)

146. El Caso Sloane (John Madden, 2016)

147. El Contable (Gavin O'Connor, 2016)

148. El Vacio (Jeremy Gillespie y Steven Kostanski, 2016)

149. Holy Hell (Will Allen, 2016)

150. La autopsia de Jane Doe (André Øvredal, 2016)

151. Maria (y los demas) (Nely Reguera, 2016)

152. Swiss Army Man (Dan Kwan y Daniel Scheinert, 2016)

153. Without Name (Lorcan Finnegan, 2016)

154. Brawl in Cell Block 99 (S Craig Zahler, 2017)

155. Caras y Lugares (Agnes Varda y JR, 2017)

156. Good Time: Viviendo al limite (Benny y Josh Safdie, 2017)

157. Hagazussa (Lukas Feigelfeld, 2017)

158. Secretos Oscuros (Michael Pearce, 2017)

159. Ghost in the shell. El alma de la maquina (Rupert Sanders, 2017)

160. The Cloverfield paradox (Julius Onah, 2018)

161. Illang: La brigada del lobo (Kim Ji-Woon, 2018).

162. Normandia al desnudo (Philippe Le Guay, 2018)

163. Al otro lado de la ley (S Craig Zahler, 2018)

164. Apuntes para una pelicula de atracos (Leon Siminiani, 2018)

165. El odio que das (George Tillman Jr, 2018)

166. 303 (Hans Weingartner, 2018)

167. El Convento (Payl Hyett, 2018)

168. La primera purga: La noche de las bestias (Gerard McMurray, 2018)

169. Mudo (Duncan Jones, 2018)

170. Noche de lobos (Jeremy Saulnier, 2018)

171. 6 en la sombra (Michael Bay, 2019)

172. Bait (Mark Jenkin, 2019)

173. Escape room: Sin salida (Adam Robitel, 2019)

174. Fyre (Chris Smith, 2019)

175. Sator (Jordan Graham, 2019)

176. Swallow (Carlo Mirabella-Davis, 2019)

177. Us (Jordan Peele, 2019)

178. Ventajas de viajar en tren (Aritz Moreno, 2019)

179. Bad Boys for Life (Adil El Arbi y Bilall Fallah, 2020)

180. El año del descubrimiento (Luis Lopez Carrasco, 2020)

181. Last and First Men (Johann Johannsonn, 2020)

182. Socias y Enemigas (Miguel Arteta, 2020)

183. Undergods (Chino Moya, 2020).

184. A tiempo completo (Eric Gravel, 2021)

185. Belle (Mamoru Hosoda, 2021)18

186. Black Phone (Scott Derrickson, 2021)

187. Candyman (Nia DaCosta, 2021)

188. Censor (Prano Bailey-Bond, 2021)

189. Destello Bravio (Ainhoa Rodriguez, 2021)

190. El Escuadron Suicida (James Gunn, 2021)

191. Eles transportan a morte (Samuel M. Delgado y Helena Girón, 2021)

192. Escape Room: La Pel·lícula (Hèctor Claramunt, 2021)

193. Espiritu Sagrado (Chema Garcia Ibarra, 2021)

194. Hellbender (John Adams, Zelda Adams y Toby Poser, 2021)

195. King Car (Renata Pinheiro, 2021).

196. La casa de las profundidades (Julien Maury y Alexandre Bustillo, 2021)

197. La Hija (Manuel Martin Cuenca, 2021)

198. Lamb (Valdimar Jóhannsson, 2021)

199. Licorice Pizza (Paul Thomas Anderson, 2021)

200. Malignant (James Wan, 2021)

201. The ice road (Jonathan Hensleigh, 2021)

202. The Medium (Banjong Pisanthanakun, 2021)

203. Tiempo (M night Shyamalan, 2021)

204. Tros (Pau Calpe, 2021)

205. You are not my mother (Kate Dolan, 2021)

206. Aftersun (Charlotte Wells, 2022)

207. Almas en pena de Inisherin (Martin McDonagh, 2022)

208. Ambulance. Plan de huida (Michael Bay, 2022).

209. Argentina 1985 (Santiago Mitre, 2022)

210. As Bestas (Rodrigo Sorogoyen, 2022)

211. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Ryan Coogler, 2022)

212. Cangrejo Negro (Adam Berg, 2022)

213. Crimenes del futuro (David Cronenberg, 2022)

214. El agua (Elena López Riera, 2022)

215. El triangulo de la tristeza (Ruben Ostlund, 2022)

216. Emily, la estafadora (John Patton Ford, 2022)

217. En los margenes (Juan Diego Botto, 2022)

218. Enys Men (Mark Jenkin, 2022)

219. Eo (Jerzy Skolimowski, 2022)

220. Flux Gourmet (Peter Strickland, 2022)

221. La hija eterna (Joanna Hogg, 2022)

222. La paradoja de Antares (Luis Tinoco, 2022)

223. Men (Alex Garland, 2022)

224. Modelo 77 (Alberto Rodriguez, 2022)

225. Muertos muertos muertos (Halina Reijn, 2022)

226. O corpo aberto (Angeles Huerta, 2022)

227. Predator. La Presa (Dan Trachtenberg, 2022) 

228. Puñales por la espalda: El misterio de Glass Onion (Rian Johnson, 2022)

229. RRR (SS Rajamouli, 2022)

230. Suro (Mikel Gurrea, 2022)

231. Vesper (Kristina Buozyte y Bruno Samper, 2022)

232. You won’t be alone (Goran Stolevski, 2022)

233. X (Ti West, 2022)

234. Asteroid City (Wes Anderson, 2023)

235. Barbie (Greta Gerwig, 2023)

236. El banco de Dave (Chris Foggin, 2023)

237. Elemental (Peter Sohn, 2023)

238. Indiana Jones y el dial del destino (James Mangold, 2023)

239. Llaman a la puerta (M Night Shyamalan, 2023)

240. Mision Imposible: Sentencia Mortal - Parte 1 (Christopher McQuarrie, 2023)

241. Nadie te salvara (Brian Duffield, 2023)

242. The Creator (Gareth Edwards, 2023)

[drama-glob]

in my version of once upon a studio, here are the characters that will be featured: charlie, vaggie, alastor, angel dust, niffty, husk, fat nuggets, keekee, sir pentious, lucifer, lilith, valentino, vox, velvette, katie killjoy, tom trench, Crymini, cherri bomb, baxter, adam, lute, rosie, razzle, dazzle, the egg bois, blitzo, moxxie, millie, loona, stolas, stella, octavia, andrealphus, striker, asmodeus, fizzarolli, cletus, keenie, collin, verosika, vortex, beelzebub, crimson, chazwick thurman, (he is alive in this AU) deerie, bombproof (striker's horse), barbie wire, sallie may, molly, giovanni, sylvester ashling, mera, indus, percival king, ramsey, zora, howdy morning, yoomtah zing, phoenica, trixie, martin, lorelai, naven, Moot Tarbella AKA the cloaked bliss ocean member, flamethrower, car crash, ben, crusher, spike, dark star, stink, stonk, mushroom girl, molly's classmates, rick shades ,kira, rue, quinn, piper, warren, regan, clodagh, drain, rocky, Calvin "Freckle" Allen McMurray, ivy, mitzi may, Dorian "Zib" Zibowski, viktor, sedgewick sable, mordecai, serafine, nicodeme, asa sweet, uzi, khan, thad, doll, lizzy, N, V, cyn, alice, J, beau, thad, lumi, siona, davin, felicity, mika, holden, hala, elios, and void. what do you think? :)

That sounds epic in all honesty and I'd laugh if we get to see characters that want each others dead trying to duke it out while others try to keep the peace. ;) XD

[pear-pies]

Select magazine / December 1997  

[oh2e]

You ever get really really into a half decent band and suddenly you own all their albums on CD and then after a couple of months you realise they’re actually not that good and the only one you like is the collection of singles?

[placebohistory]

Placebo, seen here with Ash, wins Best British Newcomer at the Kerrang! Awards in London, England on August 1, 1997. 

[kwebtv]

Rosie O'Donnell, Melissa Gilbert, Rick Hall, Sam McMurray and Miriam Flynn in "Stand by Your Man"

[esperwatchesfilms]

L.A. Story (1991)

ESE: 135/100

50 +5 for flying hot dog +5 for synchronized newspaper retrieval +10 for Steve Martin +5 for feline heterochromia -5 for reckless driving +5 for sleep and a good fuck +5 for “I don’t think you realize how unattractive hate is.” +10 for titties +5 for Sarah Jessica Parker +5 for signpost riddles and hugs -5 for “weenie shrinker” +5 for gallery rollerskating +5 for puns +10 for Rick Moranis +5 for wingman signpost -10 for cheating +10 for Woody Harrelson +10 for Patrick Stewart +5 for dart-in-bum photo +5 for “Do-Wah-Diddy”

[lordofdestructionm]

Lackadaisy: Rocky and Freckle by hyperbluechipmunk

A piece that sums up their relationship perfectly (when Freckle isn’t having one of his moments anyway).

Rocky: “I needed that hooch real bad and I had to give it up just to get your mother off my back. Now we need to go get more. You stick with me Freckle and i’m gonna accomplish all kinds of wonderful things Freckle, and you’re gonna be part of them.The outside world is our enemy Freckle. We’re the only friends we’ve got Freckle. It’s just Rocky and Freckle and their adventures Freckle. Everyday  Rocky and Freckle. All day long forever. The unabridged hardback of the grand shenanigans of Rocky and Freckle, written by the esteemed playwright and poet Roark Mcmurray, with additional chapters by notorious ladies man Freckle.”

Calvin: “W-What are you talking about !?!?!

[shepaintsred]

Words for Bill

December 17, 2020

As I write these words down on this page, a flock of geese has gone over the house, voicing a baleful good-bye to autumn and a welcome to the dark winter months. For William Harvey Webb, W.H. Webb, Bill, the winter road was a significant metaphor. Through the years, if we stopped and looked at the details etched into those crisp winter tracks, we were to discover more than just snow; the light reflecting off of the raised edges and the shadows pouring into the deepest hollows of the tread marks, but also, we were to discover rich histories; family, friends, conversations, laughter and tears.

Welcome to those of you who have come to share in this tribute, today.  Let us, in our imaginations, include and leave some space for so many others who want to be here with us. Bill was so well-loved and there are so many that he loved in return

You can’t see him, but standing by my side, is one of Bill’s closest friends, Richard Dawson and over there, seated near his friends, Brock and Elaine, is his wife, Shirley. Richard brings to this gathering a lifetime of shared narratives and so, at times and with his permission, he will nudge me, and I will share the odd one.

My name is Kathleen Moors.  Bill called me Katie.  Bill and I have shared a magical friendship and this is an honour to be with the people who meant so much to him.

Bill was no stranger to loss in his life.  When son, Michael, died, Bill was devastated and felt helpless.  Perhaps now he can offer comfort to the son he loved so much.

To Bill’s family; Amanda and Wade, Gaylene, Andrew and family of Northern Ireland; brother, Bob and wife, Shirley as well as his five beautiful grandchildren; we offer our sadness, our support, and our love.

I will NOT soon forget how animated Bill became at the mention of time spent with his grandchildren, particularly when they were able to share dates out to live theater or musical performances.  Bill was a real gentleman and always dressed up for such occasions.  He saw events as spectacles.  

Bill was a romantic and a gentleman.  He grew houseplants.  He loved any animal that came his way.  He adored Ginger and Blackie…and Teva…and they loved him.  There was never a dinner prepared that did not involve a remarkable place setting and candles.  I remember Bill leading me to the outskirts of Edmonton after the celebratory festivities following the Alberta Centennial exhibit hosted by the West End Galleries. He did this so that there would be no chance that I would lose my way

Bill did not own a computer.  He was the most ‘unplugged’ person I know, relying on the library for the occasion of checking electronic mail.  He didn’t access television or cable, but did watch movies, his good friend, Brock, often sending them from Moose Jaw.  The sound of opera would often fill his nest with beautiful voices, something that he shared with good friend, John Oberg when John would slip over to Bill’s place or Bill would show up at John’s, the brushes cleaned up and put away for another night.

Bill was an educator.

Richard nudges… “when jobs were scarce in Oldham, England, Bill and his new family moved to Canada and a teaching job in Fort McMurray.  Then it was on to Castor where he was principal, then principal in Grand Cache, Alberta.  Next it was Superintendent of Schools in St. Paul and later Wainwright.”

While giving this all up, to Sheep Farm in Heath, Alberta, Bill never stopped being an educator.  He taught Sunday School for several years, creating dioramas and long rolls fed through makeshift television sets…he was an amazing orator, as well, feeling very comfortable speaking in front of any group.  He volunteered, teaching art at various grade levels and I’m certain that the children were, every time, excited to see him.

Bill was an amazing listener.  He was not one to busy his hands when you spoke to him.  He looked straight at you and gave you complete attention, asking the most interesting questions that, indeed, gave you every reason to believe that you mattered, you were his entire world at that very moment.  In the busyness of food preparation, I sometimes looked over my shoulder and saw Bill listening to one of my children and I wondered, “If only I could do that!”

Bill loved reading, especially history and non-fiction, but if you suggested a book, he would inevitably pick it up at the library or purchase the title so that he could give a ‘book report’ as he called them or he might even write out his book reports and post them in the mail.

Bill loved to dance. I never got to dance with Bill. This was a moment, lost.

Bill loved connection. He was a part of the Film Society whose members included Rick and Lyn, Mary-Lou, Carol and Noreen Getzlaf, Linda Wheaton and a long list of others.  Richard says that in the group, when the beverages came out, Richard was the only one not drinking….to this day, he ponders, now chuckles about whether they welcomed him to meetings for the rich variety of film OR because inevitably, he served as designated driver!

Bill spilled over with excitement about the Wine Club events, the garden parties and the brunches hosted at John Oberg’s.  I wasn’t ever a member of the Snake Trail Alpine Club, but that, too, grew a culture and history all its own. I went on numerous walks and hikes, with Bill and you probably did, as well. Bill had a marvelous connection with the landscape and conversations were had where all we did was analyze the sky, the shadows they cast on the land…observations that might seem unremarkable to most.

Bill loved all things related to trains and had huge dreams about drawing travelers into Forestburg by creating something very special around art, trains and community. He loved talking about the process of constructing all of the unique bits that went into building the landscape elements.  He was such a master at everything he took on!

Bill explained in his letters just how much he treasured it when someone was sitting back in his big comfy chair while he painted…I think we’ve all taken a place in that chair, but most treasured for their visits would be Rose and Virginia, I think.  Oh my. The stories Bill would share over the telephone about the encouragement that was given.

Bill enjoyed the company of so many.  The RB3 Richard Dawson, Bruce Beck, Brock Chrysler and Bill Webb!  He enjoyed seeing the guys whenever possible, but also really treasured their telephone conversations over so many years.

Bill was a health-conscious person.  He didn’t hesitate to share his journey as it related to the body or the emotions.

Richard Nudges…

Richard writes WW2 stories and he did an in-depth one on the Dam-Busters Raid, focusing on the 3 men from Moose Jaw and District who were on the Raid.

He completed it and the RCAF scheduled a little show and flag ceremony on the anniversary of the Western Development Museum. All systems were go.

Then Richard got a call from Bill. He was having knee replacement surgery and would Richard come to Forestburg and help out. So, Richard assigned his Dam-Buster Project to a most capable young man at the WDM and off he went.

Bill saw his recovery from the surgery as another competition and did all his exercise and activities. Before going to Forestburg Richard made clear that he would not be helping Bill with bathroom chores. If he needed to take a dump – he was on his own.  (Don’t forget…these are Richard’s words!  Lol I can just imagine these two guys laughing about this.)

He was an excellent patient. Richard cooked and they both put on a few pounds.

After five days he was able to get around just fine and Richard headed home to Moose Jaw.

On the second knee surgery he was able to stay with Amanda and Wade and they nursed him back to health.

Regarding his health, Bill consulted with the professionals with great enthusiasm and followed all directives when it came to achieving a healthy balance in his life.  He filled countless journals and developed the habit as a way of working through difficult times.  He was exceptional at keeping archives of events and didn’t miss a detail because…

Bill was a detail guy.

Bill’s approach to painting was incredible.  He set up his studio so that it was very spare.  He was not one for clutter or distraction when he needed to focus. He and I used to joke about blending our studios and agreed that it might never work because our spaces are so different from one another. He lovingly left voice messages, “This is Bill of the Northern Studio, checking in with Katie of the Southern Studio.

First steps to a painting involved airbrushing his sky.  From there, he delved into the world of darkest values and from the very onset, Bill used miniscule brushes.  He built incredible worlds as he came forward in space, with lighter and lighter values.  He was technical and deliberate.  His works are dreamscapes of places a lot of us know, but rarely analyze the way that Bill did.  Whether it was a huge vista of the Livingston Range or those ruts on a country road in winter, he paid the subject the same attention and care. He was prolific, painting right up until the last weeks before he died.  He felt responsible to his dealers and spoke often about his professional relationships with them. Over time, these people came to be very personal friends and extremely important to him.

Richard Nudges…

“One of Richard’s last official acts for Bill was attending the Memorial for William (Bill) Shurniak at the Shurniak Gallery in Assiniboia. Bill died August 8, 2020 and the memorial was open – at the Gallery and individual.

Bill and Richard visited the Shurniack Gallery many times and if Bill Shurniack was there, they visited him. He was still active on the Board of Husky Energy in Calgary and was still travelling regularly to Hong Kong.

As Richard sat in the Gallery, listening to the music, he could see a Group of Severn painting over his right shoulder. It is a painting of Cowley, Alberta, although, I think – called Pincher Creek Station.

When his meditation was complete, he signed the registry for himself and also signed Bill’s name. Richard called him from the car and he was very appreciative I had done that.”

Painting was such a great joy to Bill.  He and I spoke to one another endlessly about our work, supporting one another and challenging one another.  In his letters, he always began with what he was working on and ended with what he was going to go and work on next.  I am so proud of W.H.Webb, the painter.  He worked so hard.  The art community is going to miss such a gentleman as Bill, such a magnificent artist, driven with a passion for capturing the spectacular views that so many of us love.

Bill’s vision.

This eulogy has not written itself easily.  I was writing and writing and deleting and writing again, simply because I felt that if I stopped and the words wrapped up and came to an end, it would mean that my friend is truly gone.  I realize through much losing these last years, that if we truly love our family and our friends, they will remain.  I have to trust that this is the case here as well.

I wrote the final words on the page…Bill’s Vision.

What would Bill want you to know…or to realize…by his life and it being entwined with yours and I am left as I began, with the sound of the geese….and an image.  Consider these a gift today, that you loved this absolutely precious and beautiful soul.  And keep him with you.

 Wild Geese by Mary Oliver

You do not have to be good.

You do not have to walk on your knees

for a hundred miles through the desert repenting.

You only have to let the soft animal of your body

love what it loves.

Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine.

Meanwhile the world goes on.

Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain

are moving across the landscapes,

over the prairies and the deep trees,

the mountains and the rivers.

Meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air,

are heading home again.

Whoever you are, no matter how lonely,

the world offers itself to your imagination,

calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting -

over and over announcing your place

in the family of things.

[jungleindierock]

Time Machine

Ash - Jack Names The Planets (2019 Remaster)

Well old song but a new video, to celebrate the fact that they have been going for 25 years in February 2020. So they have made this video featuring clips of them from the 25 years. The band are releasing a compilation album. Teenage Wildlife: 25 Years of Ash, which will be released on 14th February 2020 through BMG.

Jack Names The Planets was their first official single release in February 1994. The single was originally released on vinyl only and is entirely different from the album version that appears on their EP, Trailer. Only 2,000 copies of the single were released, and the single was recorded on a £300 budget. However, the band was unhappy with the version released on the 1994 single, and re-recorded it for their first mini album. The song first appeared on the Shed demo tape, recorded in 1992 and again on the Garage Girl and Pipe Smokin' Brick demo-tapes. Ash were first signed when a copy of Garage Girl was given to Stephen 'Tav' Tavner, who signed them on the basis of, Jack Names the Planets. The title of the track is taken from a chapter of the Stephen King and Peter Straub novel, The Talisman, the book is further referenced in some of the lyrics.

Ash are a Northern Irish punk / alternative rock band formed in Downpatrick in 1989. they started as a three-piece of vocalist and guitarist Tim Wheeler, bassist Mark Hamilton and drummer Rick McMurray. They then expanded to a four-piece by adding guitarist and vocalist, Charlotte Hatherley. When she left the band for a solo career in 2006, they reverted back to a three-piece. 

We were walking, walking in two worlds In the gardens of sunlight home Bad children on the phone Withheld me to withhold you Said I'd kiss you if you want You've got things back to front I got a letter, I sent it back I didn't like it, what you had Jack names the planets after you Jack names the planets after you Jack names the planets after you, you When I turned you had gone away So I didn't skip upon that day Morose feeling, small mind Don't touch it's face you might like its kind Said I'd kiss you if you want You've got things back to front Don't mind your spelling, it ain't so bad Things like that they never made me quite so mad as you Jack names the planets after you Jack names the planets after you Jack names the planets after you, you Jack names the planets after you Jack names the planets after you Jack names the planets after you, you I wish you'd come back everything's ready for you You are welcome if you plan to You can come walking and you know where You've got understand that you got to care Said I'd kiss you if you want You've got things back to front My mother's dying I've got to go home But there's more you won't be solely on your own Jack names the planets after you Jack names the planets after you Jack names the planets after you, you