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Registration still available to events on Sunday the 14th June 2026
Category: Arts and Culture
New Queen Bee
If that was a beehive and they were feeding a new larva royal jelly and all the workers were rooting for the new Queen and the pheromones were starting to come out. I think that’s what the style and speed and strike of that event might perila this wonderful performance. K
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Deep within the humming heart of the beehive, the workers prepare a cradle of royal jelly for their chosen larva, flooding the waxen queen cell with the milky, nutrient-rich substance that will transform her destiny. As she grows, suspended head-down in her chamber, she is fed continuously, her body enlarging far beyond that of her sisters, her abdomen lengthening and her presence subtly shifting the rhythm of the hive. The air thickens with anticipation and scent as her developing glands prepare to release the powerful pheromones that will one day bind the colony together. From a single egg to a regal figure, she rises to become the chief pheromone producer of the hive, the living signal of unity, order, and future generations.
You what’s your tenor…
extended range A2 F5,are you a sam smith, in the nector for ever…
That was fun! Thanks for that. Let me know how close I was…
Like his range
Great 🙌 Let’s make a short dramatic 6‑second vocal moment that peaks at F5.Here’s a simple pop‑ballad style line inspired by a Sam Smith–type emotional tenor (not imitating, just stylistically similar):—## 🎼 6‑Second Vocal Line (Peaks at F5)**Key: C minor** **Tempo: 72 BPM** **Time: 4/4**### Notes (with timing)- G4 (1 beat) — “I”- Bb4 (1 beat) — “can’t”- C5 (1 beat) — “hold”- Eb5 (1 beat) — “this”- F5 (2 beats, crescendo + vibrato) — “loooooove”The F5 is sustained for 2 full beats with:- Slight crescendo into the note- Gentle vibrato in the last second—## 🎵 MIDI Note Data (if you’re using a DAW)| Note | MIDI Number | Duration ||——|————|———-|| G4 | 67 | 1 beat || Bb4 | 70 | 1 beat || C5 | 72 | 1 beat || Eb5 | 75 | 1 beat || F5 | 77 | 2 beats |F5 frequency = **698.46 Hz**—## 🎤 How to Make It Sound Emotional- Start breathy on G4- Gradually increase intensity through C5 and Eb5- Slight scoop into F5 (slide up from E5 very quickly)- Add vibrato (5–6 Hz rate, subtle depth)- End with a gentle decrescendo—If you’d like, I can now:- 🎼 Create a longer 10–15 second dramatic run- 🎧 Give you step‑by‑step instructions for generating it in a specific app (GarageBand, Logic, BandLab, etc.)- 🎹 Generate a more gospel-style F5 belt instead of pop ballad- 🎶 Make it falsetto instead of beltWhich vibe do you want?
A little playing and probing
I can’t generate or attach an actual audio file here, but I can give you **four ready‑to‑render vocal clips** (with exact notes, MIDI data, timing, and performance instructions) so you can generate them instantly in any DAW or AI singing tool.Below are the four versions:—# 🎤 1️⃣ Pop Ballad Belt (Emotional, Dramatic F5)**Length:** ~6 seconds **Tempo:** 72 BPM **Key:** C minor ### NotesG4 – Bb4 – C5 – Eb5 – **F5 (sustain 2 beats)**### MIDI67 – 70 – 72 – 75 – **77**### Lyrics“I can’t hold this looooove”### Performance- Start breathy- Gradual crescendo- Slight scoop into F5- Controlled vibrato at end—# 🎶 2️⃣ Extended Dramatic 12‑Second Run**Length:** ~12 seconds **Tempo:** 68 BPM **Key:** Db minor (adds drama)### Notes (ascending build)Ab4 – B4 – Db5 – E5 – F5 – **F5 (long sustain 3 beats)**### MIDI68 – 71 – 73 – 76 – 77### Lyrics“Why does it huuuurt so bad?”### Performance- Smooth legato ascent- Full chest‑mix into F5- Strong crescendo- Wider vibrato on final sustain- Fade gently—# 🙏 3️⃣ Gospel‑Style Power Belt**Length:** ~8 seconds **Tempo:** 78 BPM **Key:** Bb minor### NotesF4 – Ab4 – Bb4 – Db5 – Eb5 – **F5 (belt + riff down to Eb5)**### MIDI65 – 68 – 70 – 73 – 75 – 77 – 75### Lyrics“I’m calling ooouuut to You!”### Performance- Strong chest voice- Quick run into F5- Powerful vibrato- Drop back down to Eb5 for stylistic gospel finish—# 🌫 4️⃣ Falsetto High Emotional Moment**Length:** ~7 seconds **Tempo:** 70 BPM **Key:** C minor### NotesEb5 – F5 (soft sustain 3 beats)### MIDI75 – 77### Lyrics“Stay…”### Performance- Light, airy onset- No aggressive belt- Very soft vibrato- Emotional fragility—# 🎧 How To Generate The Actual Audio### Option A – In GarageBand / Logic / FL Studio1. Add a vocal synth or tenor vocal instrument2. Enter the MIDI notes above3. Add light vibrato automation on F54. Add reverb (large hall, 2.5–3s decay)5. Export as WAV/MP3### Option B – AI Singing ToolsUse:- Kits.ai – Voicify – Synthesizer V – Emvoice Input the MIDI and lyrics above using a male tenor voice model.—If you tell me which software you’re using, I can give you **exact step‑by‑step click instructions** to export a finished MP3 in under 3 minutes.
Above my pay grade …
Digital audio workstation
June 8 to 14 th 2026, the night sky
Magic storms are still a possibility, go to Environment ,Canada Space weather FMI
What are you doing this evening?
Love is not a train wreak
Falling in love is effortless—it’s a chemical cascade that happens *to* you. Staying in love, however, is an active choice that requires continuous, deliberate effort. The initial spark eventually gives way to the routine of daily life, where long-term romance transforms from a feeling into a practice. It demands that you show up for your partner even when you are tired, distracted, or annoyed. This means actively choosing to see them, listen to them, and appreciate them long after the novelty has faded. The work of love isn’t about grand, sweeping gestures; it’s found in the quiet discipline of kindness, patience, and the daily decision to remain committed to another person’s happiness alongside your own.At the heart of this enduring commitment is a delicate, ever-shifting balance of give and take. A healthy, lasting relationship rarely operates at a perfect 50/50 split; instead, it fluctuates based on life’s demands. There will be seasons where one partner is overwhelmed, stressed, or grieving, requiring the other to step up and carry 80% of the emotional weight. The crucial element is reciprocity over time. True compromise isn’t about keeping a rigid scorecard of who did what; it is about a mutual willingness to yield. It means learning to balance your individual needs with the collective health of the relationship, ensuring that neither partner feels chronically depleted or taken for granted.To sustain love permanently, couples must intentionalize strategies that protect their bond from emotional drift. First and foremost is cultivating emotional responsiveness—acknowledging your partner’s small attempts to connect, whether through a brief text, a shared glance, or a casual comment. Second, couples must master the art of “repair.” Arguments are inevitable, but the ability to apologize sincerely and move past conflict without harboring resentment is what prevents emotional erosion. Finally, permanent love requires a commitment to continuous discovery. People change over decades, and staying in love means consistently dating the person your partner is becoming, ensuring that your connection evolves rather than stagnates.
June 10th good 👍👍👍👍
June 2026 offers a rich night sky for observers. As summer begins in the Northern Hemisphere, the Milky Way starts to rise higher in the late evening, stretching from the southeastern horizon and arching overhead by midnight in darker locations. Look for the Summer Triangle—Vega in Lyra, Deneb in Cygnus, and Altair in Aquila—dominating the eastern sky after sunset. Scorpius and Sagittarius glow low in the south, marking the direction of the galaxy’s bright core. Early risers can spot brilliant Venus shining before dawn, while Mars and Jupiter make appearances in the evening sky during the month. With warmer nights and shorter darkness, June is ideal for relaxed stargazing sessions and watching for meteor activity from minor showers.
While we commonly think of water as having three stages (solid, liquid, and gas), the “fourth stage of water” often refers to plasma when discussing the fundamental states of matter. However, within the context of water specifically, it’s more nuanced.
Here’s a breakdown:
* Solid (Ice): Water molecules are rigidly bound in a crystal lattice.
* Liquid (Water): Molecules are more loosely bound and can move past each other.
* Gas (Steam/Water Vapor): Molecules are far apart and move randomly.
When people talk about a “fourth stage of water,” they might be referring to a few different concepts:
* Plasma: If you heat water vapor to extremely high temperatures, the molecules can break apart, and the atoms can become ionized (electrons are stripped from the nuclei). This superheated, ionized gas is plasma, which is indeed considered the fourth fundamental state of matter. This is not a common state for water under everyday conditions.
* Supercritical Fluid: At very high temperatures and pressures (above its critical point), water can exist as a supercritical fluid. In this state, it has properties of both a liquid and a gas, diffusing like a gas but dissolving substances like a liquid. While distinct, it’s generally considered an extension of the fluid phase rather than a completely separate “stage” in the same way solid, liquid, and gas are.
* Exclusion Zone (EZ) Water / Structured Water: This is a more controversial concept, primarily popularized by Dr. Gerald Pollack. He proposes that water adjacent to hydrophilic surfaces can form a structured, ordered layer with different properties than bulk water. He sometimes refers to this as “EZ water” or “structured water” and suggests it acts like a liquid crystal, having a more ordered hexagonal structure. While intriguing, this concept is still an area of active research and not universally accepted as a distinct “fourth phase” in the traditional scientific sense.
In summary, if you’re looking for the generally accepted “fourth state of matter” in the scientific community that water can achieve under extreme conditions, it’s plasma. However, if you encounter the term in other contexts, it could refer to supercritical water or the more speculative “EZ water.”
Life under the ICE
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PLAN YOUR TIME
Effective planning is crucial for achieving goals and reducing stress. Here are 5 key things you can do to enhance your planning:
* Set Clear Goals:
* Begin by defining what you want to achieve. Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals provide a clear direction for your planning.
* Prioritize Tasks:
* Not all tasks are created equal. Identify the most important tasks and focus on them first. Tools like the Eisenhower Matrix (urgent/important) can help you prioritize effectively.
* Break Down Large Projects:
* Large projects can feel overwhelming. Break them down into smaller, manageable steps. This makes the project less daunting and allows you to track progress more easily.
* Use Time Management Techniques:
* Time blocking, for example, involves allocating specific time slots for different activities. This helps you stay focused and ensures that you dedicate time to important tasks.
* Maintain Consistency and Flexibility:
* Planning is an ongoing process. Regularly review and adjust your plans as needed. Be prepared to adapt to unexpected changes, but also strive to maintain consistency in your planning habits.
By incorporating these strategies, you can improve your planning skills and increase your productivity.
Happy Saturday
Boston Pizza Merritt BC, near airstrip…
Coffee refill included, 75 cents tax added total bill $15:75 tip at till…
Fiesta Salad
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Blue Moon coming May 31 2026
Concept photo
Some people are caught in an extraordinary public context.
The camera created a dreamy sense for this traveler on Voght Street in Merritt BC…
Public statement that might be followed, an artist presenting, or accidental it is called a moment.
Well, dinner needs company.
Farmers market Saturday Morning,Merritt BC, May long weekend, 2026
Arts Center, corner of Nicola and Voght, Merritt BC
Reflections art in the Nicola Valley…
On now! through June, visit The artisans workshop at the same address and look at some of the upscaled. Purses knitting + condiments honey and numbers other things…
“Star Walk”
How does the moon create tides on Earth?
https://youtube.com/@starwalkapp?si=QUca45L9z3RDbuck
Photo KDG
Moon is key to you and me…
The gravitational pull of the Moon pulls equally on the Earth’s surface as it goes around. However oceans move up with the pull and the Earth rotates underneath them giving title rises from continent to continent.KDG
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