architecture Angles This has been under construction for well over a year now and it's closing in. It's one of those rare buildings in Vancouver that's actually somewhat interesting to look at.
Did SARS-Cov-2 start in a Chinese Lab? "Potholer54" is a science journalist / writer and he has been making "debunking" videos for years. This is a really good look at the narrative that the virus escaped a lab
pizza Making Pizza IntroWhy buy (frozen) Pizza when you can make your own? The only thing I am not making myself is the dough which I buy from the European Deli up the
internet April 2020 Culture and Media review IntroSo this month was a bit different. The whole COVID-19 thing had me sit more at home and “space out”, to that end, there was way more TV than books
covid-19 What does Vancouver sound like during a Pandemic? - Part 3 - Around False Creek This time I went around False Creek. Starting at Pacific & Burrard and working my way south / east through Granville Island to Cambie Bridge. Once again, I recommend listening with
What does Vancouver sound like during a Pandemic? - Part 2 Second in the series. This time I started out at First Beach and went along the Seawall into Stanley Park. Two things impressed me the most. The first one is
covid-19 What does Vancouver sound like during a Pandemic? - Part 1 With the shut down of a large part of the public life in Vancouver I noticed two major changes. The air quality improvedMy neighbourhood is much quieter due to less
culture March 2020 Culture and Media Review BooksThe Image - A Guide to Pseudo-Events in America by Daniel J. BoorstinThis book dates back to the 1960s, but so much of it could just have been written today.
2020 Chill with Will Will Smith has put together a lo-fi chill mix for you to relax while socially distancing yourself. Enjoy!
culture Stuck inside? Take a journey through Russia’s iconic Hermitage museum Experience a 5 hr 19 min 28 sec cinematic journey through one of the world’s biggest museums in St. Petersburg, Russia. Take in 45 galleries, 588 masterpieces, and live
fitness Fitness in the time of physical distancing With Gyms closed the question is how to stay fit and strong. Firstly it should be said, at the time of this writing, most of us aren’t locked into
2020 February 2020 Culture and Media Review BooksGeostorm series (Book 1 - 3) by Bobby AkartBack in December I read Akart’s “Pandemic” series and though it was okay for the first 1 1/2 books before
vancouver Goodbye Musette Café (for now?) Today Musette Café had its last day here on Burrard Street. It was a road cycling inspired café, though inspired doesn’t quite do it justice. It was a form
yoga Movement in January OverviewIn January I did a total of 56 tracked activities and covered a distance of 338.69km according to my Garmin. I ended up burning 24,566 kCal doing this
movies January 2020 Culture and Media Review BooksSynCorp Saga - Book 1 - The Lazarus Protocol by David Bruns & Chris PorteauIt is an interesting start to (another) “the world ends, but rich people and scientists can
meditation Thoughts on Meditation Meditation StreakAt the end of 2018 I decided to make a daily 20 minute meditation my “practice” and, as of today, I have managed to meditate for 380 days straight.
iphone Bodega at Twilight Right time, right light, right place. iPhone XS Max, applied a Kodachrome 64 pre-set afterwards.
December 2019 Review BooksNew Earth - Book 1 - ARC by Devon C. FordAn end of the world novel and a beginning of the world novel. It's the first in a series, though
subaru 2020 Outback Limited XT - First Impressions IntroductionThe new 2020 Outback is my third Outback and I have to say the best. I ended up with the Outback back in 2012 after deciding to get a car
2019 November 2019 Review BooksRat f**ked: The True Story Behind The Secret Plan To Steal America's Democracy by David DaleyThis is one of these books that only interests you if you have an
