Shining Green

This week the Calgary Tower is shining green, not for St. Patrick’s Day but rather for a more environmental reason. It is in support of Project Porchlight, and a visible sign of a transition the tower is making towards compact florescent bulbs. This is the view from my living room, and I love it.


Handmade Holder

I arrived home to a pleasant surprise: a housewarming gift sent from a good friend in New Zealand. He handmade six of these chopstick holders, and they are now resting comfortably between our white bowls and ceramic bowls, waiting for their chance to shine. The timing of these was perfect, and the thoughtfulness of his [...]


Man

I have a new man in my life.  He lights up a room, has a great body, and I met him in IKEA. Though, he seems to have brought his female companion with him.  Good thing I’m not a very jealous person.


Moccasins

March is Native Awareness Month at SAMRC, and Wednesday was the opening ceremony which included some traditional Native dances. I took the opportunity to play with my camera, and it was fun taking photos of something other than my household plants.  I enjoyed the contrast of watching traditional dances in the afternoon, followed by contemporary [...]


Fire Hydrant

Marc Johns, and his serious drawings, are awesome: