I remember back in February I was performing at the Ontario Police College in Aylmer. There was a horrendous snowstorm that night and it made driving a real pain and took forever. My colleague, master hypnotist, Craig Tutton, turned to me and said: “You realize the Ex will be here before you know it…”
He was right. I am astounded at how fast 2009 is going, and the CNE is always the marker that tells me the summer, and indeed the year, are winding down fast. Once the Ex hits, it’s Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Halloween, and then Christmas, all in rapid order. But before that happens, we have the CNE to enjoy, in all its glory. Yesterday I made a quick trip down to the grounds to check out the cool new stage I’ve been given. It has a huge canopy to keep my hypnosis volunteers (and me) in the shade, which will be awesome if it gets as hot as it did last year. On my way out, I stood by the fountain, not far from the Press Building and remembered standing there with my Mom when I was five years old, holding a yellow hula-hoop she’d just bought for me. And decades later, I’m still attending the Ex; but now as a performer. And I’m ready for it. I’ve been working out for 6 weeks to keep my energy high, and writing new material to add to the old favourites. The phone has been ringing and the emails are coming in asking if I’m going to be back again. Onstage in less than 24 hours…
See you there.
