Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Monday, July 29, 2019
Friday, July 26, 2019
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Mystery of the new shoe
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Straight off the assembly line... |
It looked brand out-of-the-box new. The sole, the fabric, the laces, the interior... all of it look
I couldn't find a mate. I also couldn't imagine the circumstances under which a brand new shoe would be abandoned by the side of a river.
I have to admit when I first came upon it, I was a little reluctant to pick it up in case there was a foot still in it.
Friday, July 19, 2019
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Monday, July 15, 2019
Les Vitamines
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Making physical funny look easy... |
The smaller of the talented pair is Cbastien. He's the clown to his partner's straight man. The past few times we have seen them, Cbastien has appeared with a new partner than when we first saw them.
This year is the first year that I have noticed grey in his hair. It reminded me of just how long we have been coming to see these guys.
Friday, July 12, 2019
Call of the wild
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An eagle cries out for company... |
In fact, it was more of a screech than a call, so I'm gonna assume it was female.
😉
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
It is later than you think...
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-- Paul Bowles
"The Sheltering Sky"
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The quote above was said to be Brandon Lee's -- son of Bruce Lee -- favourite quote and is inscribed on his tombstone. Bruce Lee died at the young age of 32 so it's possible that the early death of his father left the younger Lee with a unique understanding of how short our time on earth can be and the importance of not wasting it.
Sadly, much as his father died on the cusp of achieving worldwide stardom, Brandon Lee also died at the too-young age of 28 while filming the movie The Crow. His final performance was well-received by critics who felt that he showed promise as an up-and-coming charismatic actor.
Monday, July 8, 2019
Friday, July 5, 2019
Order from chaos
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What is the meaning of these mysterious piles of beach stone? |
Who knows?
These cairns line the logs and shoreline of Parksville's main beach.
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
The end of the Century
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Ghost signs exposed by a now missing wall after the fire... |
A bit of my history went up with it. Back in my 20s, it was home to many of the night clubs where I spent numerous Friday and Saturday nights. Julie's -- as the dance club was known then -- was the first (and only) club where I was punched in the face by a female, a former room mate of mine who had a notable malicious streak.
After investigation, the fire has been deemed as suspicious. The police are looking for the on-site custodian who hasn't been seen since the fire took place.
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Remains of the day... |
Monday, July 1, 2019
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