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The green-eyed monster

Alex Sings Posted on January 31, 2013 by AlexJanuary 31, 2013

Envy.It’s been rearing its ugly head a lot over here, recently.I’m envious of other people’s accomplishments, even in the face of my own. How come that person gets to be younger, prettier, more talented? Gets to open for so-and-so, be … Continue reading →

Posted in Brené Brown, community, dark feelings, Donovan Woods, Jamie Ridler, Jealousy, media, vulnerability

2012 Retrospective

Alex Sings Posted on December 28, 2012 by AlexDecember 28, 2012

What a year it’s been. I love this time of year. Looking back over the past. Looking forward to the future. I love resolutions and plans. And every year I get better at taking time to absorb and appreciate the … Continue reading →

Posted in #Blackbirds, #ruralculture, community, Fables

Local and Sustainable Holiday Shopping Ideas

Alex Sings Posted on November 27, 2012 by AlexNovember 27, 2012

I am not really a fan of Christmas. I’m not a Christian and the holiday doesn’t hold much meaning for me. I’d rather give someone a present on a random Tuesday and share greetings and good times throughout the year … Continue reading →

Posted in #Blackbirds, community, investing in communities, shopping locally, The Biscuit Eater

Starving Artist? It’s all relative

Alex Sings Posted on November 20, 2012 by AlexNovember 20, 2012

It’s seven degrees Celsius today in West Dublin, NS. A beautiful day! So nice that I ate my lunch sitting on the back stoop and this afternoon I’m going to tackle the wood pile. I can’t help but think that … Continue reading →

Posted in 500 Kindnesses, community, The Biscuit Eater

What a magical night!

Alex Sings Posted on September 27, 2012 by AlexSeptember 27, 2012

Wow. I am still a little breathless after the beautiful show we had here in West Dublin this past Saturday night (September 22, 2012) to launch the new CD, Blackbirds. A packed house: photo courtesy of Katy Hopkins of The … Continue reading →

Posted in #Blackbirds, Buy, CD Release Party, CDBaby, collaboration, community, gratitude, home, homecoming, intimacy, new cd, performance, Thanks, work

You can always live on rice and potatoes…

Alex Sings Posted on January 30, 2012 by AlexJanuary 30, 2012

…but sadly, you can’t have a kickin’ CD recorded for rice and potatoes. If you could, I would. I’d establish my own little rice paddy here on the west bank of the LaHave River, add in the spuds I grew … Continue reading →

Posted in Buy, collaboration, community, creativity, crowd-funding, crowd-sourcing

Buy More Buddhas Video Project – The VIDEO!

Alex Sings Posted on January 20, 2012 by AlexJanuary 20, 2012

Here it is!!! I hope you’ll enjoy it. After you watch, please check out my post thanking all the photographers who contributed to this crowd-sourced beauty.

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Posted in collaboration, community, crowd-sourcing, The Day the Money Run Out, video

Virtual Creative Marathon – December 30, 2011

Alex Sings Posted on December 28, 2011 by AlexDecember 28, 2011

Well, folks, with the Buy More Buddhas video project well underway, it feels like high time for another creative marathon! My songwriting output has been a little slim lately and I feel some songs bursting to escape! Feel welcome to … Continue reading →

Posted in #ruralculture, community, creativity, songwriting, stamina

Buy More Buddhas Video Project

Alex Sings Posted on December 9, 2011 by AlexDecember 9, 2011

Over the holidays, I’m going to put together a video for my song, Buy More Buddhas featuring photos of Buddhas sent to me by friends and fans. I’ve already received dozens of photos! Thanks to everyone who has sent one – … Continue reading →

Posted in collaboration, community, video, visual art

Winter Shows

Alex Sings Posted on November 15, 2011 by AlexNovember 15, 2011

I have some great shows coming up in the next few months. I’d love for you to join me for some laughter and/or tears at any (or all) of these dates: UPDATED DECEMBER 29, 2011 – PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGES … Continue reading →

Posted in #ruralculture, anti-censorship, community, Fables, Freedom to Read Week, performance, Scuttlebutt Restaurant, The Biscuit Eater, The Trellis Café

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