Monthly Archives: January 2010

More from the Cultural Olympiad:

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Apparently I have issues

I’m not exceptionally wise, or even kind of wise. However, I’ve been around the block a bunch, and experience is the best teacher. So, in the interest of my fellow man and woman, I’d like to impart the most precious … Continue reading

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Not quite Vegas… it’s wet here.

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The subtle art of corporate sponsorship:

Yeah, that’s classy and understated:

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The Downtown Eastside is surprisingly philosophical.

A couple of signs that just sort of show up as you walk around the poorest neighbourhoods in North America: There seems to be some sort of theme… I’m still trying to figure it out. If I come up with … Continue reading

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They’re just missing a giant friggin’ bow…

Why? Offically, something called the “Cultural Olympiad”. Unofficially? I’d file this under “meh, why not?”

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Most buildings do allow pets…

Yet another reason I love Vancouver – even everyday stuff is not of “the usual”.  Check out this pic I caught on the fly earlier today while walking the dog: A closer look: There is just no such thing as … Continue reading

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My general life outlook, in a nutshell.

I found this written in the pavement… … Someone has a very strong finger.

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Medication makes me creative.

I’m reeeeeaaally sick. I don’t think it’s Swine flu or anything crazy like that – I just went outside while I was still all sweaty from working out and I caught cold, as the old ladies say.  So, I’m currently … Continue reading

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The mothership has landed

This was taken at Horseshoe Bay on Saturday – we figured since we had the car for the day and Rum wouldn’t be done until the afternoon, we’d take advantage and go sightseeing.   This is pretty much the only picture … Continue reading

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“I’m so gonna poop in your shoes.”

So Rumble’s been looking like a hippie.  Very shaggy and sheepdoggish, as you can see here below: So, we took him to Fetch and got him a haircut from the only people we currently trust with our dog outside of … Continue reading

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On the really visible news tonight:

Jeff & I were walking home from his office with Rumble this evening when we passed the new CBC building on the corner of Hamilton and West Georgia Streets.  The timing was just right and we caught the news being … Continue reading

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Birk’s wasn’t the straightest jewelry store out there before…

…And now they’re nowhere near the top ten.

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They only show the pretty athletes- the uggos keep their helmets on.

Actually, are there any unphotogenic Olympic hopefuls?  Maybe lots of exercise and ongoing dreams of glory are reeeeally good for the skin. This is the Hudson’s Bay Company flagship store in Vancouver, on the corner of West Georgia and Granville … Continue reading

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Cannibalism just isn’t funny anymore.

Garth Ennis, the guy who did Preacher & The Boys has a book out that I just heard about, called Crossed.  (Man, I love me some italics!)  I was always a fan of Preacher – he’s a master when it … Continue reading

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