Finally got a good footing with the ensemble I'm slated to take over full time in January. Last rehearsal with them before they transition over to me full time in a few weeks. Let's do this. I got some fun stuff planned for them in the second half of the season.

So, once is just random but twenty times in forty days is definitely sending a message without, you know, talking. In terms of acting on something, they’re paralyzed. No one has blinked since the summer and it’s become a war of attrition. Someone will crack first in this battle of mutual avoidance.

Nice. I own a complete copy of Robert Buckley's "Portraits of the North" suite. Expensive suite of band sheet music but totally worth it.

Let me get this straight: Recalling your city councillor because of a bike lane is in the spirit of recall legislation but recalling your UCP MLA b/c they've been non-responsive while getting rock hard over use of the Notwithstanding Clause is over the line. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yeg #yyc #ucp

Rest of the world: "We prefer renewables." Dani and the UCP: "Please bro just one more pipeline bro. I promise bro just one more pipeline and it'll fix everything bro, bro c'mon just one more pipeline bro." 🤡 #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yeg #yyc #ucp #firetheucp

Social media is a giant cesspool and needs to be addressed. The "Account based in" feature is important for a very clear reason. How the account is connected is important for a very clear reason. This basic information should be an absolute minimum on any social media platform.

Right, so the more time that passes and the less change I see, I become progressively more convinced that the person who let a certain fact leak was totally full of shit. Thing is, now it's a full avoidance type of situation. By full avoidance, I mean full avoidance.

They're red alright...

Officially a year and a half after I made a key career decision in moving to a location closer to home. Not regretting it. Different challenges but it feels better. It saved my mental and physical health for sure.

If the UCP is in a state of panic over the recall petitions, then good. This is a different Alberta than what existed decades ago, at least within the cities. People need good responsible government and this ideologically-driven agenda is a disaster. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yeg #yyc #ucp

In this order, the UCP can: 1.) Repeal Bill 2 2.) Let Bill 9 die. 3.) Fuck off for good. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yeg #yyc #yql #ucp #firetheucp

Admin: "They're posting nasty stuff on social media about you." Me, mad and disappointed: "I mean, look on the bright side, they had to dig into older photos to use. Current day photos of me 150lbs lighter don't do justice." Had to highlight the silver lining. My weight loss is noticeable!

It can take minutes for a plane at 35,000ft to safely descend below 10,000ft which is what is required in the event of cabin decompression. Carrier SOPs require that the aircraft descend to 10,000ft when this happens. People can't hold their breath that long.

I've gotten back into Kerbal Space Program to create a reusable booster stage that can RTLS (return to launch site) after sending a payload into orbit. Finally figured out the delta v so I can do a boost back burn. Now I need to learn how to do a proper landing burn.

Danielle Smith seems to have a problem with Albertans seeking to topple the UCP government through recall. Tanya Fir seems to think we're the motherfuckers. People of Alberta, I present to you the UCP. An entitled frat house that caters only to their BFFs. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yeg #yyc #ucp

To all the rich people who are clutching their pearls over the potential release of all the Epstein files, arguing that it'll shake too many branches and damage the economy, I say this: I'd rather take a damaged economy over protecting rich executives any day. Bring it on. Release the files.

A voicemail message in which Calgary-Peigan MLA Tanya Fir (UCP) refers to a constituent calling about the Alberta teachers' strike as a "motherfucker." Calgary, elect better MLAs. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #abed #yyc #yeg #ucp #firetheucp #recall

Overtime wins are just as good as regulation wins when the #Oilers play an eastern conference team.

I took a stand today. Someone suggested to me, "Hey, you should take on <XYZ activity>." I responded to the person who will be on the selection panel, "I would but I fundamentally disagree with the selection process the last few cycles. For that reason, I'm out."

Cue flashback to a few years ago. Similar experience for me.

Republicans are in for an ass-beating in the 2026 midterms. Between Epstein and them potentially doing nothing on inflation and the ACA subsidies... Hoo boy it's going to be a wild one in less than a year.

Dani and the UCP totally interpreted the phrase "Pull yourself up by the bootstraps" as "Stomp on the little guy." You can be the hardest working person out there but if you've got a total deadbeat asshole in public office, they won't give a shit. #ableg #abpoli #yeg #yyc #cdnpoli #ucp #firetheucp

Interesting. Activity A ❌ Activity B ❌ Not participating says a lot.

Thinking about something positive for a moment because I think the timeline demands it: I bought latte ingredients for work and I'm ultra excited to make me hot lattes as we get into the cold winter season.

The people who are now shifting the goal posts with regards to Epstein et. al are the same people who should never be allowed near children ever again. They're more concerned with their own personal gain at the expense of others, even if the other person was under 18 when the crime was committed.

Kind of wild that Dani and the UCP would rather cry victim with regards to recalls and ongoing investigations instead of doing the sane thing a government that narrowly won an election should do: Shut the fuck up. Let's see how it plays out. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yeg #yyc #abed #firetheucp

Probably too hammered to object at this point but yeah. I should.

I'm fully prepped for the April concert for the group I'm set to take over in January (though I might have to fully take over as of next week). This is my first time conducting high level band music on a full-time basis and I'm feeling incredibly comfortable going into it.

Assume it's the majority of D senators. I'd give guys like Sanders the benefit of the doubt but I'd be willing to say a lot of those swing state senators are the culprits. Primary them all out of their seats next election cycle.

🧵Image from @thebreakdownab.bsky.social So, first of all, administrators are teaching the majority of the time. That's happening actively and it's necessary to satisfy school FTE demands. It also is a good budgetary measure that helps schools. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg #yql #ucp #abed

Administrators are teaching on a daily basis so there's that. Also, administrators need to be available to deal with major discipline issues. If we make subs full-time teachers, who's gonna fill in for the subs and how are absences going to be filled? #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #abed #yeg #yyc #ucp

Alberta, start drawing parallels between the CPC and the UCP. If MPs within the CPC think it's more of a "frat house" atmosphere, then for sure some UCP MLAs think the same here. Only difference is the UCP is in power right now, the CPC is not. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #ucp #yeg #yyc #firetheucp

This you, UCP? Why all of a sudden are you worried about recall legislation? Unless *gasp* maybe you're a little worried because people are using legislation you passed against *checks notes* you. Oh, the irony. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #ucp #yeg #yyc #firetheucp

I support the Dems the whole way but what they did last night in caving to reopen the government was fucking disgraceful. They are a joke of a party and their entire leadership needs to be primaried straight away. Put people in there who aren't afraid to give the GOP a run for their money.

We need progressives who won't be afraid to do what's necessary and fuck around just as much as conservatives do. The rulebook needs to be thrown out. It's time to play as dirty as conservatives/republicans. A guilty conscience is a small price to pay for the safety of democracy. Sisko's right.

AOC, you know what to do.

Primary the fuck out of the Democrats that caved.

Wow, so the old place is going full tilt with... never mind, not going there. Not worth going there. I bet everyone's thrilled with that decision. I wonder if it's the same type of decision that saw 75% of folks leave within 2 years because they had enough of it.

I can get behind this sign. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yeg #yyc #ucp #firetheucp

Dani keeps talking about "unelected judges" these days. Where have we heard this before? Oh, right. Jason Kenney talking about "unelected health officials." Conservatism in a nutshell. Gotta control everything. No such thing as small government. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #ucp #yeg #yyc

It's adorable how people are like "UCP's terrified of Dani and won't turn against her." How's that consistent fear of Poilievre going inside the CPC with 2 MPs already crossed or resigning? The UCP is just doing a bit better of a job of keeping it internal. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg #ucp

I'm actually counting on the Republicans to take ZERO notes or lessons from the recent elections that saw Democrats fully sweep the board. Keep doing what you're doing, GOP. Next November will be a ton of fun when many congressional races go Democrat.

Dani's so gonna get turfed. Like I said, this saga will end with her being pushed out. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #abed #yeg #yyc

Four words each state government should respond with: "Fuck you, make me."

⬇️ #ableg #abpoli #abed #yyc #yeg #cdnpoli #ucp #ndp

I left so many doors open (literally) this week with the hopes that I'd finally get some sort of a "smarten up, get it together" conversation and yet, nothing. They know that things aren't right. They know that it's awkward. They're avoiding this conversation too. That much is obvious.

Awesome news for me: I made it through the strike in the black! Payroll plus secondary conducting gig ensured I came out somewhat ahead. Hooray!

I've started building my setlist for the second half of the music performance season! Johan de Meij, Samuel Hazo, and Robert Buckley to name a few composers. Enjoy!