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Graffiti: Art or vandalism? (Or both?)

gordon — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0000

I’m sure you’ve seen it. In fact, you probably see it almost every day, though you may not even register it most of the time. I’m talking about graffiti. Graffiti has been around for thousands of years, with some of it persisting to this day. Then, like today, there were discussions and debates as to [...]

The B-52s and me: Some history and a review

gordon — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 05:08:56 +0000

I’ve been a fan of The B-52s for a long time. The first concert of theirs I went to was in San Diego on December 31st, 1989. I was visiting a penpal and she had tickets for the show. The show opened and I was hooked. (Thanks, Kara!) One of the things that stands out [...]

Photos from The B-52s at the Ottawa Bluesfest

gordon — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 06:26:30 +0000

I took a few photos (ok, 292’ish… whatever) at the B-52s concert at the Ottawa Bluesfest. I’ve dropped some of them into a gallery, which you can view here. Commentary sometime Friday. Share and Enjoy:

The B-52s at Bluesfest

gordon — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:54:20 +0000

Just a quick photo of the B-52s on stage at Bluesfest during Private Idaho. More pictures to follow… Share and Enjoy:

BOLO 2010

gordon — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:31:05 +0000

The 2010 edition of Blog Out Loud (Ottawa) is taking place this evening at Irene’s Pub on Bank Street from 7pm to 10pm. I’m not reading, but it should still be a good time. Share and Enjoy:

Photos around Parliament Hill

gordon — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 03:58:50 +0000

I headed out for a short bike ride this evening and ended up at Parliament Hill shortly before sunset. While I was standing at the fence behind the Library of Parliament, I watched a family taking the usual tourist shots. One of the RCMP officers that was nearby went over and offered to take their [...]

From bad to worse to better

gordon — Thu, 20 May 2010 21:48:10 +0000

I started off the day in a bad mood and as the day progressed it seemed like things were deliberately conspiring to put me in an even worse mood at almost any turn. The final straw was a phone call I had this afternoon from someone who, aside from being very rude, disrespectful and close [...]

The Great Rideau Canal Pond Scum Patch

gordon — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:17:48 +0000

I was out for a walk along the canal earlier today. As I approached Pretoria Bridge I noticed there was something floating on the water. Getting closer, it became clear that this part of the canal is the Rideau Canal’s equivalent of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, except for pond scum (mostly).

If you visit my blog you can take a look at a picture of the scum in all its glory.

Reminder: The Ottawa-Gatineau Climbers’ Access Coalition information session is this evening

gordon — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:23:01 +0000

Just a reminder about the information session to discuss the impact of the Gatineau Park Ecosystem Conservation Plan on climbing in Gatineau Park being hosted by the Ottawa-Gatineau Climbers’ Access Coalition at the MEC Ottawa Store this evening at 7:15pm. If you’re a climber, you need to attend this very important meeting.

Something I’d like to do

gordon — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:58:08 +0000

While sitting at home fighting The Cold That Won't Die I've been thinking about something I'd like to do this summer: namely, walking the length of Hadrian's Wall. If you visit my blog, you'll be able to read the rest of the story. :)