In 2014, I want to build things using re-purposed materials. It will nourish the creative side of me and hopefully lead to some very nice gifts. What kinds of things? Things like wind chimes for example. But to make really great chimes, I needed lots of information. Enter Lee Hite and his amazing web site, “An Engineering Approach to Tubular Bell Wind Chime Design”.
Archives for 2014
Dog Person
Homo sapiens is a herding species. We know that in groups we are strong and can overcome everything. For millions of years that served us well. But does evolution and instincts mean we should be douches even though we might be the only one in the group who thinks what we are doing is wrong?
Music For The Eyes
The positive aspect of the weather cooling off is that it will be easier to stay inside and work both on my art and blog. That is the one good thing about living in a place where it gets cold in the winter. It makes for a natural rhythm of working and playing. Summer for play and winter for working.
John Davidson’s Story
John Davidson is one of my personal heroes. He is an unflinching beacon of courage, strength, compassion and kindness. Above all, John Davidson is a father whose actions speak very, very loudly, and an inspiration for anyone who takes the few minutes to hear his story. I’m asking that you be one of these people. I promise that if you are, you will be incredibly moved by the huge commitment this parent makes to both his child, and to his community as a whole.
So Close – Yet So Far Away
Mary Tod Island, the home of “Jimmy Chicken” in the early years of the 20th Century, is a short kayak ride from the Oak Bay Marina’s sheltered kayak launching beach. My question is – who was Mary Tod?
Prague
Art is not just pretty photos or drawings but that which is revealed from within.
Over Under Dogs
All dogs have their limits. Some are good and some are bad. Things can be too scary. Things can be not interesting enough. And other things are just right for our dogs. If we learn to see and understand our dog’s “thresholds” for their various responses to things, it can open up a whole new world of opportunities to help them learn.
My Father’s Legacy
There are many ways to remember a persons’ life. One way is to review their history, the empirical data of dates, events, and milestones. Things like when were they born, where they were educated, employed, and who they married highlight the details of their life. But, that only tells part of the story and misses the really important parts.
Photo Journals of a Night Shifter
When you have lived here for a long time it’s easy to grow complacent and forget what an incredible paradise we live in. Remember people travel from all over the world to come and see what we get to see every day.
7 Tips for a Travelling Soul
If you are passionate about travel or get an itch every time you look at pictures of different parts of the world with fire and intrigue in your eyes, and you are broke, here are 7 tips that will help you!
