Weekend Shenangians

One thing that I adore about Vancouver is that there's no such thing as a boring weekend. There's always something to do, see or experience.

2 weekends ago, I paid my very first visit to the Railway Club. Can you believe it? I've lived in Vancouver for almost 5 years, and I'd never been to the Railway before. Weird. So the night of my visit was the same day that Adam Yauch (MCA ~ Beastie Boys) passed away from cancer. Fittingly, I  was going to a cancer fundraiser that night. The musical lineup featured some amazing local talent (not enough people are talking about the ska scene here in Van) and everyone ended up paying tribute to the Beastie's, in one way or another. Check out a small sample of local band Reggae On The Rocks' cover of 'You've Gotta Fight For You Right To Party'.

Cool, no?

Turns out the evening raised a good amount of cash for the cause.

:)

Besos,

CC.
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Beastie Boys ~ RIP Adam Yauch

Today, Adam Yauch, founding member of the Beastie Boys, and one of the coolest Jewish rappers of all time, passed away. He had been battling cancer for 3 years and unfortunately lost the fight. He was only 47 years old.

Adam 'MCA' Yauch was so much more than just a talented and self-taught musician. He was funny, he was smart, and he was opinionated.
MCA will always remembered as an activist, humanitarian and above all, a visionary.





















Besos,

CC.
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Well Wishes...

Now while I'm not a fan of pushing any type of religious or political agenda, I want to take a minute to wish NDP leader Jack Layton hugs and health. He's already struggling with prostate cancer and was recently diagnosed with a new type of cancer. He looks so weak and frail, and having seen a family member of mine battle and lose their life to cancer, I can understand what Layton's family must be going through. I felt sick to my stomach when I saw him... all those sad and stressful feelings rushing back to me. It's that gaunt, hollow look, making you a shell of who you used to be. It's heart breaking. Jack says that he's a fighter and is determined to be back to business when parliament starts up again on September 19th.

Even though you'll probably never read this Mr. Layton all I can say is this; Rest. Focus on yourself. This is the only life you've got. Screw the politics. It's time for the REAL fighting and healing to begin... on a truly personal level.
Even though you're not in the rat race, many of us Canadians have still got your back.

Besos,


CC.