Dear ______,

An empty white page is daunting to say the least. Maybe you're writing a research paper, maybe you're writing a song or maybe, just maybe, you are writing a letter to a friend. But, I have found the black keys of my laptop are getting much more of a workout than my cursive writing.

I don't know about you, but I never had a pen pal when I was a kid. But, what I did do was write notes in school. Lots and lots of notes between best friends. Pink and green pen covered teared off sheets of coil notebooks. Dear Stephanie, Dear Sophie, Dear Maryse, Dear Rachelle are generally how they started.

Do you remember the excitement you would get when your parents brought home the mail and there was a thin little envelope addressed to you? You would find it tucked between the Sears flyers and the various bills? The feeling was like christmas morning.

So, I have taken it upon myself to bring back that feeling. My hopes are that by giving my friends that little excitement of getting a hand written letter in the mail will push them to start writing their own letters.

Maybe they have a shoebox full of memories, and perhaps my letter will fill it up just a little bit more.

So my friends, get out some lined paper, your favorite pen and start writing. You don't have to profess your deepest secrets, you can just say "Hey, I was just thinking about you." or, "Hey, remember that time we sang karaoke at 2 in the morning? That was amazing." Then, grab yourself an envelope and lick that disgusting postage stamp and send some love.

Peas, Luhv & Handwritten goodness,

Brie

Let Me Clean My Teeth, And I'll Be Right Down

Yet again, the desire to blog has taken over when in reality I should be acting studiously and writing my Women Studies paper.

This time I bring to you a Kelowna bred, three-piece band called We Are The City. Three best friends make up this splendid progressive-indie rock band. They are - Cayne McKenzie on vocals and keys, David Menzel on guitar and Andy Huculiak on drums. While reading this blog I encourage you to Google them but please, don't dare let yourself be fooled by their fresh and young faces. Their debut CD In A Quiet World is a pleasure to listen to from track 1 to track 11 and has a maturity and cohesiveness to it that a first glance might not give away.

I had the absolute pleasure of seeing Aidan Knight and We Are The City perform this past Wednesday at The Gateway. A venue not new by any means to Aidan {Who has played here 6 times!} I was rendered speechless by the end of the night. Not a simple task if you ask any of my friends. The piano, drums, vocals and guitar are woven together intricately. Each melody feels brand new, but like it's just what you expected. Even with a crowd of only 20 or so people, both performances were beyond words.

Andrew, Cayne and David are so incredibly talented it makes me shiver! They are so rehearsed and in sync with each other. Maybe it has something to do with 9 hour van rides across the prairies, but either way it makes for the most incredible live show I have ever seen. And not to mention that the three of them are the nicest and most humble guys you will ever meet.

So, if you ever overhear of a We Are The City show taking place close to you, do me a favor. Hell, do yourself a favor and grab a handful of music loving friends and get your little keisters to that show. I guarantee that you will not be disappointed and leave with at least a smile on your face and a high five.

Peas & Luhv,

Brie

Power Leopard

Have you ever heard of Christian Hansen & The Austistics?

...No?

Well, that's really too bad for you. And it's a good thing you are reading this blog. Because your bones are about to get out of your chair (or couch, or bed, or... where ever you are reading this blog) and start dancing.

Click Here. Right now.

This super awesome, magical, wicked band will be stopping by Calgary on March 19th at the Marquis Room.

Go, buy a drink, and dance.

Peas, Luhv & Booty shaking,

Brie