09:32 |
2003/08/28
14:30 |
dEb started The French Club -- a group for socializing in French -- and we had our first meeting last night. It was okay; I found it challenging, but still fairly fun. Went to Zibibbo afterwards to watch the live painting and soak up some inspiration.
11:51 |
2003/08/27
Anyhow, there was this horrible commercial before the flic, it featured lowrider bicycles, longboards, AND Vespa-style scooters. And here's the worst part: it was for pants at Zellers. Horrible. I'm surprised they didn't have some dude scratchin' in the background, too. Man, it's SO hard to be cool and underground these days. I guess I'll have to pull out that pogo stick . . . the ride's not bad, and like the way my silver chains dance around my neck w/ each hop . . .
11:13 |
While away, I finished reading One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, which was somewhat depressing. Being back at work after a nice four day weekend is also somewhat depressing.
However, I'll be hawking my work at an "Art in the Park" type event this Saturday at Dovercourt Recreation Centre, so that's exciting -- stop by if you're in the area . . .
10:29 |
2003/08/21
This made me laugh today.
Longboarding to work today, a pine cone almost took me out.
12:50 |
2003/08/20
Friday, August 22 to Sunday, August 31, 2003.
Opening Reception: Friday, August 22 from 7p.m. to 11 p.m.
76 Ossington Avenue, One block North of Queen St. West
Gallery hours: Thursday to Sunday, noon to 7p.m. Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.
Press release:
"Square Foot" brings together over 185 + artists showcasing their work at A.W.O.L. gallery.
Each artist was given the criteria of creating work that is exactly one square foot with subject and medium of the artists’ choosing.
We define our space by units of measure and lead our lives accordingly. When presented with set parameters can creativity flourish? Here the artist is given the potential to make the most of a given limitation.
With artwork in the hundreds laid out on a grid, from floor to ceiling, the gallery will be transformed into one large, encompassing installation. It is yet to be seen whether individuality will thrive or perish against a set uniformity.
I've submitted a piece to this Toronto show featuring 185+ artists! If you're in the area, I encourage you to drop by! If you're so nice to take a picture while you're there, that'd be great, since I won't be able to make the show . . .
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09:44 |
So, the power outage . . . It was big deal, but at the same time, it wasn't. While it was happening, it wasn't actually a big deal, 'surviving' w/o power, that is. I had a BBQ and sat outside on the porch w/ dEb and my landlords, and a few beers. What was a big deal was imagining how long it would last -- how long would people stay sane if the power were to stay down for an extended period. The radio threatened anywhere from two days to two weeks! Ha! It was more like twenty hours from where I sat. Worked half a day on Friday, and it's pretty much been normal over here in Quebec this week. Gov't folks in Ottawa have today, and who knows how much more of this week, off. Lucky duckies . . .
Went to my landlords' lakeside cottage this weekend. Relaxed w/ nice weather, and did a bit of canoeing.
Been longboarding and scooting into work this week. Very fun :)
Link(s)
SWAT hand signs explained.
09:36 |
2003/08/13
Knowing is half the battle . . . more here
Printer jam . . . get it!?
17:06 |
2003/08/12
17:01 |
08:53 |
2003/08/08
17:05 |
2003/08/07
09:50 |
Had a good weekend: dEb's parents are in town, and mine came for a visit. We met, we ate, we laughed, we enjoyed.
Been scooting and longboarding to work this week: fun!
Blogging promotes bad writing, no?
09:49 |
2003/08/01
14:12 |
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