Went to the opening of William Kurelek: The Messenger at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, last night. Was struck by the incredible detail of Kurelek's paintings, and also the window onto his life's experiences, in particular growing up on the prairies. Paintings of twisters and hail storms, the Northern Lights and dawn, Polish weddings... Continue Reading →
Cheezburger
Ah shucks - gotta lighten up after all that A-Z-ing! Now here's her fella doing the dishes after having her over for dinner! Turn on to icanhascheezburger.com Related articles Changes at Cheezburger (news.icanhascheezburger.com) Would You Watch The I Can Has Cheezburger Show (neatorama.com) Purrfect Places for Puss (realruth.wordpress.com) Why are cats better than dogs... Continue Reading →
Life in the (artistic) Zone
"Can I have your ticket please?" I show the young woman with the stylish hair-cut my Royal B.C. Museum ticket, the one I paid $15.00 plus GST for. "No, your ticket with a word printed on it...look...." She deftly produces a small, brightly colored laminated card palmed in her hand. Only thing is, she shows... Continue Reading →