March 5
Yesterdays RAK dealt with a local business, today a local artist. I am fortunate to live in an area where there is so much great local talent. Musician, songwriters, singers, so much great talent in the general E-town area.
But for today I will draw your attention to one artist in particular because she has an EP coming out soon and because I am fortunate to be friends with a couple great musicians that play with her. Mae Anderson is based in Edmonton and I can't say enough great stuff about her music. Have a listen and be sure to support her by purchasing her songs in itunes. https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/mae
Here is a sample...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_profilepage&v=j5W9ef0HpKU
Jeremy
Monday, 29 April 2013
RAK 63 - Promote a Local Entrepreneur
March 4
In a world where convenience and mass production is so prevalent it is more important that ever to recognize the independent business people. They are the ones putting in countless hours, sleepless nights, and taking the risks to produce quality innovative products. One such craftsman is a friend of mine from right here in Beaumont and using his experience as a musician combined with his skills as a programmer he has built a CNC machine in his garage and he is using it to produce some of the most innovative guitar effects pedal boards I have ever seen.
So for today I have shared this with my contacts on Facebook and in some guitar forums, and now here, so hopefully some word will spread and his venture will see some success.
Check it out at http://hannahguitars.com/
In a world where convenience and mass production is so prevalent it is more important that ever to recognize the independent business people. They are the ones putting in countless hours, sleepless nights, and taking the risks to produce quality innovative products. One such craftsman is a friend of mine from right here in Beaumont and using his experience as a musician combined with his skills as a programmer he has built a CNC machine in his garage and he is using it to produce some of the most innovative guitar effects pedal boards I have ever seen.
So for today I have shared this with my contacts on Facebook and in some guitar forums, and now here, so hopefully some word will spread and his venture will see some success.
Check it out at http://hannahguitars.com/
RAK 62 - Baking for Nana
March 3 - One of the ways my mom expresses her love and devotion to the people around her is through her cooking.
If one of 'those' life even has occurred and you perhaps don't feel much like cooking, my Mom is among the first at your door with a box of freezer friendly food she spent the day preparing. You know it will be the best comfort food going, not only because she is a fantastic cook, but because you know she has prepared each dish with lots and lots of love.
There are times during super busy work weeks, I have come home to my house on more than one occasion to a fully prepared meal, all my laundry done, and my house spotless... It is enough to set me on my butt racked with sobs of gratitude.
As this days random act of kindness, we decided to show some of this kind of love back to the woman who so easily gives it to others.
Jeremy prepared a batch of buns, and tray of cinnamon twists, and as soon as they were out of the oven, he drove Emma and Amber to "Nana's house" to deliver them.
Her recounting of the exchange that day on Facebook...
I think I would call that a VERY successful RAK.
So grateful for her...
Lovingly
Coreena
On behalf of the Kornel/Peters Family
If one of 'those' life even has occurred and you perhaps don't feel much like cooking, my Mom is among the first at your door with a box of freezer friendly food she spent the day preparing. You know it will be the best comfort food going, not only because she is a fantastic cook, but because you know she has prepared each dish with lots and lots of love.
There are times during super busy work weeks, I have come home to my house on more than one occasion to a fully prepared meal, all my laundry done, and my house spotless... It is enough to set me on my butt racked with sobs of gratitude.
As this days random act of kindness, we decided to show some of this kind of love back to the woman who so easily gives it to others.
Jeremy prepared a batch of buns, and tray of cinnamon twists, and as soon as they were out of the oven, he drove Emma and Amber to "Nana's house" to deliver them.
Her recounting of the exchange that day on Facebook...
8:30 PM door bell rang and my two girlies were there with two fresh buns and some cinnamon twists and a homemade card that read "Dear Nana.I love you to the moon and back.You are the best Nana in the whole world.Happy March." I asked "Did you girls come out this time of night in your jammies just to bring me this?" Amber "Yes and to give you a hug!" A great surprise and one of the sweetest Nana memories ever!
I think I would call that a VERY successful RAK.
So grateful for her...
Lovingly
Coreena
On behalf of the Kornel/Peters Family
RAK 61 - A minute ... to win it
March 2
So, on this Saturday, Jeremy and I spent the day representing and promoting the Beaumont Blues and Roots Festival at our town's Spring Awareness event. This alone could probably constitute an act of kindness... But like most days, it is hard to narrow down which act we are going to capture and write about in this blog.
For this days RAK, the creative and adventurous spirits of our girls won out over the Spring Awareness Event...
Jeremy and I were exhausted after a busy work week, add to that an early Saturday morning wake up to get girls to dance, a boy to work, and then heading over to set up for the Spring Awareness... We came home from Spring Awareness ready to veg quietly on the couch hoping that our girls would be otherwise occupied so we could let our brains rest.
They, however, had other plans. :)
In our absence, our girls created several "Minute to win it" challenges and had huge plans of teaming up against us to compete in a family Minute to Win It championship... Kids against grown-ups...
Our knee jerk response was to decline their offer saying we were to tired to lift a muscle... but their enthusiasm and obvious preparations quickly turned our 'nos' into a 'yeses'.
We bounced tiny rubber balls into plastic cups, we threw handfuls of pencils in the air and caught them (with one hand!), flipped bottle caps, built bridges out of cards, and we even scooted across the floor on our buts on a fluffy mat trying to see who got the best time... (the grown-ups KICKED some kid butt... or at least that's how I remember it... :) )
The prize? Huge smiles and belly laughs... Completely worth every minute! ... to win it... !
Happily,
Coreena
on behalf of the Kornel/Peters Family
So, on this Saturday, Jeremy and I spent the day representing and promoting the Beaumont Blues and Roots Festival at our town's Spring Awareness event. This alone could probably constitute an act of kindness... But like most days, it is hard to narrow down which act we are going to capture and write about in this blog.
For this days RAK, the creative and adventurous spirits of our girls won out over the Spring Awareness Event...
Jeremy and I were exhausted after a busy work week, add to that an early Saturday morning wake up to get girls to dance, a boy to work, and then heading over to set up for the Spring Awareness... We came home from Spring Awareness ready to veg quietly on the couch hoping that our girls would be otherwise occupied so we could let our brains rest.
They, however, had other plans. :)
In our absence, our girls created several "Minute to win it" challenges and had huge plans of teaming up against us to compete in a family Minute to Win It championship... Kids against grown-ups...
Our knee jerk response was to decline their offer saying we were to tired to lift a muscle... but their enthusiasm and obvious preparations quickly turned our 'nos' into a 'yeses'.
We bounced tiny rubber balls into plastic cups, we threw handfuls of pencils in the air and caught them (with one hand!), flipped bottle caps, built bridges out of cards, and we even scooted across the floor on our buts on a fluffy mat trying to see who got the best time... (the grown-ups KICKED some kid butt... or at least that's how I remember it... :) )
The prize? Huge smiles and belly laughs... Completely worth every minute! ... to win it... !
Happily,
Coreena
on behalf of the Kornel/Peters Family
RAK 60 - Please take our seats...
March 1
Today we celebrate Ryley getting his FIRST JOB EVER!! We are so excited for him, so finally gave into his longstanding request to go and try Wild Wing in Beaumont.
We are a large family, so when we go out, we must get there early - usually well before the dinner hour - to avoid standing in line for a long long time...
We had our dinner, and Ryley ordered his wings, and a great time was had by all!
We were just finishing up our dinner, and Jeremy was paying the bill, when another family entered the now full establishment, and was about to turn and leave when they saw there was no tables available.
That's when our random act of kindness muscle did it's mighty flex, and the wee-est of the family suggested that we give up our table to this hungry family!
I quickly approached them and offered our table. I indicated we were just leaving, and that our table was theirs if they wanted it.
The new incoming patrons were so very grateful, as was the serving staff... It is a fairly small establishment, and when the Kornel/Peter's family is seated, we take up almost half the seats...!
Kindly
Coreena
on behalf of the Kornel/Peter's family
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Aside...
Here is a shot of Ryley's first pay stub ever! We know he will succeed in whatever he attempts!!
Today we celebrate Ryley getting his FIRST JOB EVER!! We are so excited for him, so finally gave into his longstanding request to go and try Wild Wing in Beaumont.
We are a large family, so when we go out, we must get there early - usually well before the dinner hour - to avoid standing in line for a long long time...
We had our dinner, and Ryley ordered his wings, and a great time was had by all!
We were just finishing up our dinner, and Jeremy was paying the bill, when another family entered the now full establishment, and was about to turn and leave when they saw there was no tables available.
That's when our random act of kindness muscle did it's mighty flex, and the wee-est of the family suggested that we give up our table to this hungry family!
I quickly approached them and offered our table. I indicated we were just leaving, and that our table was theirs if they wanted it.
The new incoming patrons were so very grateful, as was the serving staff... It is a fairly small establishment, and when the Kornel/Peter's family is seated, we take up almost half the seats...!
Kindly
Coreena
on behalf of the Kornel/Peter's family
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Aside...
Here is a shot of Ryley's first pay stub ever! We know he will succeed in whatever he attempts!!
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| Way to go Ryley!! |
RAK 59 - Beers for Jam
February 28 - Beers for Jam
No not the sticky fruit stuff you put on toast, jam as in a
bunch of musicians getting together in a basement to rock out some tunes ! So for this RAK I was meeting up with some
guys to try out some tunes. We had
jammed once before, but it was essentially a new thing so we were all still
feeling each other out. Now as someone
who enjoys the occasional adult beverage, I am always fond of a cold beer while
playing some guitar, but being a new group
of people there is a hesitation because you don’t want to offend anyone and you
don’t know if they drink or not. It is
silly really when you think about it :)
So for this jam I decided to just stop and grab a 6 pack and
see how it went over. Well it went over
with flying colors J. Broke the ice and everyone was relieved to
have a cold beer since we were all secretly wondering the same thing.
RAK, music and beer … perfect combination !
Wednesday, 27 February 2013
RAK 58 - Make an effort to include those who are left out
February 27
Today is Anti-Bullying Day... We encourage you to wear pink, and to make a point of talking to someone who appears to be left out! Encourage your kids to do the same
Report back, we would love to hear how it went!
Lovingly
The Kornel/Peters Family
Today is Anti-Bullying Day... We encourage you to wear pink, and to make a point of talking to someone who appears to be left out! Encourage your kids to do the same
Report back, we would love to hear how it went!
Lovingly
The Kornel/Peters Family
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