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Penguin’s Best Art of Burning Man 2018
Below I list my favourite 10 art pieces. They may not be the same as anyone else's but everyone loved Moondancer. I'd say that was the real hit of this year. The gold art car in the featured photo is Little Abraxis. I hadn't seen this dragon before. Biking to See the Art This was my eighth big … [Read more...]
Firebird at Wasteland Weekend
Lover of Canadian Smarties & Race Car Driver I was able to interview Firebird at Wasteland Weekend in the Mojave Desert in California. He talks about his love of Canadian food, old cars and racing, and the development of his Wasteland identity. Enjoy the video. The transcript … [Read more...]
LDB or Whamageddon – Which Christmas Game Are You Playing?
You may not realize it but people around you maybe locked in a battle with their ears. They're trying not to hear a particular Christmas carol. Do you know which one it is? LDB When December hits or even before, some of my friends start posting about LDB. This behaviour started a few years ago … [Read more...]
Abkhazi Garden – Plants
There are such things as strictly sculpture gardens such as in East Jesus but this Victorian garden also included many flowers, plants, and trees. Some like the Arbutus trees are native to Vancouver Island but others, such as one that my friend in California grows, are not. Unfortunately this garden … [Read more...]
Abkhazi Garden – Art
I finally checked out the Abkhazi Garden in Victoria, British Columbia last weekend. It was created by a Georgian prince and his princess who lived here on Vancouver Island. Statues of Abkhazi Garden A few gardens that I've visited have mingled pieces of art amongst the foliage. At Abkhazi Garden, … [Read more...]
Finger Loop Braiding
My friend, Ingrid Crickmore, is one of the world's most knowledgeable finger loop braiders. She has an astounding web site where she teaches how to create these intricate braids. Ingrid Crickmore - LoopBraider I was able to interview Ingrid this summer about her braiding. Enjoy the … [Read more...]
Desert Hearts
My travel partner for my big California trip had arranged with Vancouver friends to celebrate her 50th birthday at Desert Hearts. Travel - Getting There I had already come down from the island for the Los Angeles regional Burning Man event. Nature I didn't see much nature while I was at Desert … [Read more...]
Immerse Yourself in the Post-Apocalypse at Wasteland Weekend
My Los Angeles friend, Mike, that we camp with at Art Model Camp at Burning Man had mentioned wanting to go to Wasteland Weekend. The festival used to be called Mad Max weekend as it it mostly based on those films. Travel - Getting to Wasteland Weekend Getting places isn't the problem. Getting to … [Read more...]
Faerieworlds – A Tribe to Belong To
Have you been looking for a family friendly holiday for Labour Day weekend on the west coast? Look no farther. Faerieworlds held just outside Portland, Oregon could be the vacation you're looking for. Seeking out new experiences is a driving force in my travel itineraries. I think I learned … [Read more...]
Laundry – The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
I've been working my way through the Toastmaster's Advanced Manual Humorously Speaking. This speech was my one for the fifth project - the humorous speech. The transcript is below the video. I arrived at this topic from a scattered direction. After the speech some of my fellow Communicators … [Read more...]
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