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Back from Burning Man…again

I remember coming home from the Burn last year, and having pretty much the exact same feeling. Basically, not knowing how to put into words the experience. At least, not …

Back From Burning Man

“And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight inside the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” ~ Anais Nin Written in …

The Message Or The Messenger?

Last week, I covered the Carnaval Baranquilla Colombia. Aside from the colourful costumes and legions of dancers, I couldn’t help but notice a little booklet that kept appearing. The book …

The Start Of The Journey

Somewhere between Seattle and San Francisco / Aug 2008 The start of the journey is generally the most anxious. It’s the point where the weeks ahead are completely unknown. You …

Colombia: The Only Risk Is A Hilarious Ad Campaign

So it’s official. Karen and I will spend 2 weeks in Colombia this coming February. With an ad campaign like this, how could we resist?

Paperclip Guy Can Also Cut Grass

In a perfect world, everyone would have to cut their grass with blunt, rusty, old-school, mechanical lawn mowers like this one.

Second Update From Hawaii

Last Wednesday, Sean and I were supposed to venture up Mauna Kea (a massive mountain soaring over 13,000 feet) up to the observatories. But sadly, as we’d feared, the road …

First Days In Hawaii

Okay update time from Hawaii! Sean and I left Vancouver early Sunday morning to our stopover in San Francisco. The flight was pleasant, that is, until it came time to …