July 2010
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May I present...Mr. Bird
Anyone who says an instrument has to be played any one way really is missing out on the whole idea behind music. This is Andrew Bird - he closed out the Winnipeg Folk Festival this year on the mainstage. What a talented man, a musician in purest form. Videos really don’t do him justice, but I thought I’d share one of his mellower songs as well as a great dancing one - I know...
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Music and sunshine, beers and patios, bicycles and...
A few months ago now I had foot surgery. Minor and nothing complicated, but it was enough to gimp me for some time. Exercise is something I need, it helps keep me balanced. So even ordinarily a physical hinderance like this is very difficult for me. But it also came at the worst possible time - right when two of the most unexpected and hardest things were thrust in front of me. Dealing with...
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When you develop strong feelings for someone you will always have strong feelings towards them - they don’t just go away. What exactly that type of feeling is can shift dramatically, but it will always be strong and directed.
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June 2010
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Graduation Musings
“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking, and don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.” -Steve Jobs Convocation was great yesterday, albeit...
May 2010
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I start boxing this week. I wonder if I know what I’m getting myself into…
Passion?
Recently the topic of passion came up in conversation. Most people it seems are too afraid to live passionately, perhaps because of the risk of getting hurt or maybe even because of some past hurt, but they simply don’t. They choose to live a safer, lukewarm, sort of life. A good friend of mine said this to me a few days ago: “You’re a passionate person and that’s a good thing. It means...
March 2010
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The path to being a wise old yogi.
I started to do yoga oh…about 2 months ago now and I’ve really been getting into it. I’ve latched onto a local studio (my Moksha) really well. They’re one of the larger studios in Winnipeg and I thought I wouldn’t like that, but it really has been such a positive thing. Their size allows them to offer all sorts of classes for all different levels of people. ...
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Culture Shock
“It’s a funny thing about comin’ home. Looks the same, smells the same, feels the same. You’ll realize what’s changed is you.” -Benjamin Button
Two weeks ago I returned from Cuba. It was an amazing trip. Cubans never cease to amaze me with their generousity and kindness, despite so much hardship. The people there are so genuine and trusting. My cuban friends even joked about...
January 2010
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Monopoly Vote! →
Heh, they’re making a Canadian Monopoly game and are letting people vote on which cities are going to be in it. Cast your vote here! As of the time of this post Winnipeg was down at 23 (and they only will use the top 20!) so we have some catchup to do here on the prairies =P.
Super Mario 63 →
This little mario flash game just plain rocks.
Help-Potrait
I was just made aware of a project of which I would like to be a part of next year, and it’s called “Help Portrait”. Help portrait is a movement of photographer who are using their time, equipment, and expertise to give back to those who are less fortunate. The basic premise is to find someone in need, take their portrait, print their portrait, and deliver it to them. ...
“In a world where 1% of the population owns 40% of the planet’s...”
– Peter Joseph
December 2009
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May your reflection always grin back at you.
November 2009
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Live a Beautiful Life. →
October 2009
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"Days with My Father" - Photojournalism →
“…To have left nothing unsaid. To know that we loved each other nakedly, without embarassment. To have felt his pride at my accomplishments. And to have discovered how funny he was.”
“If all the insects were to disappear from the earth, within 50 years all life on...”
– Jonas Salk
Camera lens destroyed taking this picture! →
July 2009
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“Risk more than others think is safe. Care more than others think is wise. Dream...”
– Claude Bissell
June 2009
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“The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. Resist it, and your...”
– Oscar Wilde
April 2009
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A different way to think about creative genius →
A brilliant TED talk.
February 2009
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“…Everyone is moving in together, getting married, having babies and stuff...”
– Raz (in all too true words…)
January 2009
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“I wanna hang a map of the world in my house. Then I’m gonna put pins into...”
– Mitch Hedberg
“College is 25% brains, 50% persistence, and 25% just sucking it up so you can...”
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Health!
I am finally healthy again, finally! I think I just thought up another resolution: don’t take your health for granted!
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go-snapit
http://gosnapit.com/
“The aim of this project is to capture everyday life throughout Canada as seen by ordinary Canadians. As the tag line says life as you see it covers a wide range of subjects, from family & friends, fun days out, local breaking news, your business, abstract views on life, sporting events, street life etc. Anyone from the casual snapper to the professional photographer can...
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“To the desert go prophets and hermits; through deserts go pilgrims and exiles. ...”
– Paul Shepard, Man in the Landscape: A Historic View on the Esthetics of Nature
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Here's to 2009!
I just got back from a vacation I took to Jamaica. It was an amazing trip which revitalized both my body and mind, it was much needed! While I was down there, the “year” counter rolled over once more, this time to 2009. I’m very much a goal oriented person and, on reflection of where I am in life and what I’d like to do more in my life, I came up with a list of...
December 2008
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"The Year 2008 in Photographs" →
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Temperature: -29.3°C
Wind:W ~40 km/h
Wind Chill: -42.2°C
Brrr! But hey, two weeks from now I’ll be in Jamaica!
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WatchMay I present to you, Xavier Rudd.
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Dreamhost!
So my webhosting just came up for renewal so I decided to look around the net for a new webhost. On a suggestion from a friend I checked out dreamhost. Lo and behold, when their homepage loaded I saw a big “Celebrating 11 Years!” header. Ok…I read on and see that they’re giving unlimited hosting space and bandwidth to a limited number of people who sign up today!!! Talk...
November 2008
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Picked up a used Nikon 80-200 f/2.8 today! It’s pretty sexy…
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Stoked.
When I rolled out of bed this morning I wasn’t too optimistic about today. But today was a good day. Not because of any one particular thing, but just a good day in general. Work went well (22 shifts left!), I got a lot accomplished on a personal project I’m working on, and my roommates rule. Oh, I’m having a piece displayed in the Photo Central gallery! The gala’s...
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Are we alive, or just breathing?
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cause some mischief, throw a snowball today!
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What can we do but move forward? So step forth with your best foot out front.