Monday, January 21, 2008

Catch the moments as they fly
This week is the birthday of Scottish poet Robert Burns, and across the world, people will be celebrating his art and life in one way or another. Burns has a lot to say to us, even in this day of blogs, Facebook, Blackberry, et al. This year, the Conservatory of Performing Arts Pipe Band is going to be having a small Burns Supper on Friday, January 25th. CRPB members will also be there. Looking forward to it. Meantime, plans are brewing for the Mid-Winter Celtic Festival and a day of music and fun. Be sure to get your tickets to hear the City of Regina Pipe Band, and also the re-united Iron Brew. It's going to be a party!

Haven't been keeping up with this blog. Been working on a lot of band music, projects and people. Keep watching this space. Happy New Year, and also Happy Burns Day!

Here's A Bottle

There's nane that's blest of human kind
But the cheerful and the gay, man.
1.
Here's a bottle and an honest friend!
What wad ye wish for mair, man?
Wha kens, before his life may end,
What his share may be o' care, man?
2.
Then catch the moments as they fly,
And use them as ye ought, man!
Believe me, Happiness is shy,
And comes not ay when sought, man!