The Dudes at Alberta Culture Days
Went shooting at the Alberta Culture Days festival on 104 St. last weekend with some photographer buddies. By far my favourite shots were of the closing band, The Dudes.Read MoreThe Dudes at Alberta Culture Days
Aurora Red Alert
We drove out to a random acreage to photograph some auroras. The display lasted just 10 minutes, but it was amazing.Read MoreAurora Red Alert
Tasting the Evoolution
My wife and I just returned from a fun evening of tasting a variety of olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Sound strange? Aren’t those just things you buy at the grocery store for the cheapest price because they all taste the same?Read MoreTasting the Evoolution
Edmonton Does Not Suck (Or at Least Could Suck Less)
Edmonton always seems to be just on the cusp of big changes toward building a more sustainable city, and we have probably the biggest potential of any city in Canada to set a new standard that cities around the world could look up to and strive to be like. But all the progress we make seems to stall, but I have some ideas that might help.Read MoreEdmonton Does Not Suck (Or at Least Could Suck Less)
Build Communities, Not Parking Lots Redux
Old Strathcona is what it is today because it is a vibrant, active, and desirable neighborhood. It will continue to succeed and grow with more residents, not more parking. It will survive the loss of a parking lot.Read MoreBuild Communities, Not Parking Lots Redux
Cooking with Sorrentino’s
Last weekend, Jenn and I attended one of Sorrentino’s cooking classes, of the Caribbean-islands focused Date Night events. The particular one we attended was for Curaçao.Read MoreCooking with Sorrentino’s
CoE Street Sweeping Reflects Poor Priorities
The City of Edmonton recently posted their street sweeping schedule for 2011, and it shows that this city has got to straighten out its priorities while it gives priority to far-flung suburbs over inner city neighborhoods and even downtown.Read MoreCoE Street Sweeping Reflects Poor Priorities
Election, Onoz
Hey, fellow Canadians, an election is coming up, and fast. I hope you plan on voting. I understand why you might not want to, though. It’s true, I can’t fault
Why I Don’t Do Earth Hour
I didn’t participate in Earth Hour. Do I hate energy conservation, environmental awareness, or do I not believe in global climate change or something? I would hope no one could accuse me of anything of the sort, given previous blog posts on cycling, local food, or composting. I just believe that making a difference actually requires some thought, effort, and sometimes money.Read MoreWhy I Don’t Do Earth Hour
Downtown Dining Week – Part II
Continuing the Downtown Dining Week experience, Jenn and I stopped in at Moriarty’s for dinner on Wednesday, with some good experience and some bad. We also went to Niche on Friday, which was very enjoyable. Also, a mini-rant about the new Queen of Tarts shop.Read MoreDowntown Dining Week – Part II
Downtown Dining Week – Part I
Jenn and I take in the Downtown Dining Week experience, starting with a disappointing lunch experience at Madison’s, and then a vastly better experience at Zinc worthy of an Iron Chef judge.Read MoreDowntown Dining Week – Part I
Edmonton Free Admission Day 2010
The City of Edmonton’s Free Admission Day is on for this Sunday, September 26! I will probably be at Fort Edmonton Park, camera in hand.Read MoreEdmonton Free Admission Day 2010