When the Day Breaks (Short) - 1999

In this animated short, Ruby the pig seeks affirmation in the city around her after witnessing the accidental death of a stranger… and finds it in surprising places. With deft humour and finely rendered detail, When the Day Breaks illuminates the links that connect our urban lives, while evoking the promise and fragility of a new day. Winner of over 40 prizes from around the world, the film also features singer Martha Wainwright. Directed by Amanda Forbis & Wendy Tilby - 1999

Thoughts of the California Desert

Thoughts of the California Desert

by Reed Whittemore

Under palm trees, oranges, olives and pears

The indolent desert slouches, half an eye closed

And half an eye out for men of affairs whose cares

Keep them from keeping their gaudy gardens hosed.

Slouches and yawns, that clown.  Leaves in disdain

Gaseous dragons their nauseous knights to nettle.

Flips his tail coyly, rolls over, says he would fain

Die a dry death.  Haw! browning a petal.

Has it too good, too good.  Is vastly diverted

Watching his merchants and bankers stumble out doors.

Parries their blows, says he loves, loves to be squirted

As at him they fiercely empty their reservoirs.

Sleeps a great deal, drinks deep, drinks deep and makes hay,

Thinking he'll swallow the bankers and all one day.

Crab Canon on a Möbius Strip - How a Bach Canon Works

Brilliant. This moving manuscript depicts a single musical sequence played front to back and then back to front. Give the video a little time to unfold.