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subject to interpretation

What do you suppose this pairing of signs actually means?

Someone recently asked me “Is innovation always good?” To answer this, consider that innovation always happens in something called a “design space”, which is a metaconcept surrounding a given topic or subject area, such as an industry. In this design space, innovations can be drawn up on top of existing concepts. Entirely new concepts are […]

AFK + The Crystal Method

Eagles and Ducks

This duck was left out in the surf after a series of vicious but ultimately failed attacks by an eagle. Ken (pictured here) spotted the duck under water, lifted him up onto his board, and surfed him back to the shore and safety. Photo taken at Cox Bay, Tofino area.

Cancun from above

Hilary & David at Ocean Turquesa

Already an unforgettable trip, and we are only at the midpoint. Highlights so far include a trip to Playa Del Carmen’s main strip, Instituto Acuatico Xel Ha, Mayan ruins at Tulum, snorkelling here above a nationally protected reef habitat, and doing a lot of lounging poolside while learning about blizzards in Victoria.

Merry ho ho

Happy holidays to my 5 readers!

Bringing it in

I’m quite comfortable making mixes myself, choosing all the songs, collecting it all, arranging and ordering, building and bridging, painting on silence, and stringing together ideas made of music. Now I want to try something a bit different for me. I want to include you in the process of my next mix. So, tell me […]

“garbage” is just a nice way of saying…

“Garbage” is just a nice way of saying “material in transit to the landfill.” I like this subtle re-labelling – makes someone pause just a little more before deciding which bin their material belongs in. I found this sign at Habit (Atrium) beside 3 others: clean paper, plastic glass or lids, & food waste or […]

Wood for fires

Galiano firewood at the cabin.