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Moving day

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My daughter has moved out for the last time (probably). She left here last Thursday and started her new job with the Ministry of Transportation in BC on Monday. I’m finding that the obvious finality… Moving day

Local (coffee|revolution)

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Sitting in a cafe in Montreal this morning. It’s at once refreshingly new and comfortable. I love this town and the space they keep for people here. I know it’s not perfect and there is… Local (coffee|revolution)

A happy place

Still lots of rough moments at unexpected and unwelcome times, but it becomes normalized over time and that makes it easier to just enjoy the in between times. I start every morning that I’m at… A happy place

Downtown

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I know people think I live downtown, but I don’t really. I have clients downtown though and that’s where I am this morning. Enjoying Presse Café across the street. Feeling pretty hopeful about my city… Downtown

Dear Circles & Squares

I really want to like you. You used to bake in my neighbourhood of Corktown. I hear you do great stuff in your own shop, but I am beyond tired of the mediocre over-sugared stuff… Dear Circles & Squares

Recovering

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I’ve been interested in urban form and the liveability of cities for a long time. Through the Not Just Bikes channel I was introduced to the thought and work of Charles Marohn and Strong Towns.… Recovering

Pretending

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It’s a little like “fake it ‘til you make it” but with more unjustifiable hope and less determination. At least, that’s true for me in this moment. Feeling pretty miserable about the state of my… Pretending

Inspiration

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I’ve been feeling frustrated with my studio for some time. Because I’m more performing artist than recording artist, I really wanted a space that would both serve as a beautiful home for any live events… Inspiration

Shave and a haircut

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Back in August I had a pretty rotten time one day and had been becoming frustrated with my hair and so decided I’d make a radical change and kick my mood in the ass. I… Shave and a haircut