April 2010
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Everyone is a Resource
I went to a seminar this past weekend entitled “Publicity using Old and New Media.” It was hosted by Robert Breen and was part of the JRMAs. There was a really inspirational story that Nik Duncan told that I would like to share with you today. He’s the Communications Coordinator for Norris-Whitney Communications and handles […]
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My Favourite Song Last Year at This Time (Day 30)
Day 30 – Your favorite song at this time last year Wow, I can’t believe the 30-day song challenge is already over. It doesn’t feel like thirty days has passed. I’m gonna miss this daily dose of music. I think I will do a recap post tomorrow to review the songs that I did choose. […]
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Teaching Tip – Comic Strip Drama
This is an amazing activity that I have used time and time again in the classroom. The kids really respond well to it, it doesn’t take much in the way of planning, and it can give you a quick and easy drama mark if you need one for an upcoming report card. All you need […]
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Sing a Song (Day 29)
It’s hard to believe that this 30-day Song Challenge is nearly over. It’s been fun taking part in this challenge. I hope you’ve been enjoying it too. Day 29 – A song from your childhood “Sing a Song” from Sesame Street. I still have the 12” record and treasure it.
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Chasing Content
I had an incredible weekend. A weekend full of music. It’s been amazing and you’ll be hearing about it for a few weeks here on Silent Cacophony. First off. I had the incredible honour to sit down with Brother Ali and interview him. I’d been waiting a long time for him to come up to […]
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Day 28 – This Song Makes Me Feel Guilty
Day 28 – A song that makes you feel guilty Tim McGraw “Live Like You Were Dying” This line in particular really gets to me, “I was finally the husband, most the time I wasn’t.” I know that I haven’t been the best partner in my relationships but I am determined not to make the […]
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It Had To Be You (Day 27)
Day 27 – A song that you wish you could play “It Had to Be You” I really should learn how to play this song. It’s a great song. Go to the Day 28 song – A song that makes me feel guilty
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I Can Play This (Day 26 Song)
Day 26 – A song that you can play on an instrument I can play songs on a few different instruments but this is the most recognizable one, not including Christmas Carols. “The Entertainer” and by the way, this isn’t me playing. I just found it on YouTube so you would be able to hear […]
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Script Frenzy Week 1
Well I’m one week into the challenge and I thought I’d update you on my progress. I’d never heard of Script Frenzy prior to two weeks ago. But the thought of writing a one-hundred page screenplay in the month of April was an intriguing idea. It felt like it was something I just needed to […]
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Hilarious Song (Day 25)
Day 25 – A song that makes you laugh “The Old Prince Still Lives at Home” by Shad. This song is hilarious but the video kicks up the humour even further by giving us a nice parody of “The Fresh Prince” television opening credit sequence. If you like this song, please check out the interview […]