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Poppy, by Noma Bliss
Maria “NOMA†Bliss is one of my favorite artists. Her work is intense, real and evokes emotion - all the stuff that good art should be about. Noma is a friend of mine who lives in New York and does commissioned work and illustrations. Noma just sent me a picture of this piece called “Poppyâ€.
I’m [...]
Gardening is Alive Again
It’s that time of the year again. Gardening season. I’m loving it more each year. Getting to know what plants and flowers are called what. How much water they each like. What blooms in the spring, summer or fall.
It’s fun trying to keep color and interest in the garden going for [...]
Electric Cars are Coming
Lately my car (the Beast) costs more than $100 to fill and a tank usually lasts only 10 days to a few weeks.
While it remains the God of all cars (in my humble opinion) and continues to thrill me each time I drive it, thankfully I don’t have to commute in it… or it would [...]
Clever Advertising
There’s nothing like great ads for remembering and building a brand. Here’s a few shots that arrived in my inbox today and stand out in my mind as some great advertising.
The point these ads make in my opinion, is that they are literal. In other words, they graphically and memorably typify the solution [...]
Couture for the Kids
This was a great night in so many ways. Especially the fashion show, which we need to do more often in Kelowna…
The fashion show took place on April 26 as a fund raiser and to showcase fashion designer JASON MATLO’s 2008 spring line.
Jason is a Kelowna boy who, while having travelled globally on behalf [...]
Carlos Torano Exodus 1959 Gold Label Cigar Review
The first thing that I thought of when I light this cigar up was fresh cut grass. Thick, green, Kentucky Bluegrass… kind of what the lawn trimmings from the White House would smell like if you burned them.
Immediately you won’t notice much aroma with this cigar. On the nose, the wrapper and tobacco [...]
Squamish Chief Hike
Here are some shots from a hike that we did up the Chief in Squamish. The Chief is part of the Shannon Lake Provincial Park here in British Columbia, where Shannon Falls are. The Falls are worth seeing even if you don’t do the hike. It’s a fairly easy hike with a few [...]
Santa Rosa Torpedo Cigar Review
Here is a great cigar for the money. This one is a sleeper in my opinion.
It’s got no bad habits, it’s not physically big which is nice if you’re looking for a shorter smoke and it’s smooth…very smooth. I would describe it as aromatic, mild and creamy.
I would definitely buy another one.
Here you’ve [...]
2005 Seven Sinners Napa Valley Syrah Wine Review
Ok - I bought this wine for four reasons, without doing any research. First, I love Syrahs. (Shiraz is another description for the same grape). Yes, there’s nothing like a good Syrah. Find one and try it so that you know what I mean. My thinking here was that even [...]
Weiman Stainless Steel Polisher Cleans Up The Barbeque
This product worked well enough for me to write a post about it. Our barbeque sits outdoors all year and although we use it throughout the winter, by the time spring comes around, it’s usually looking a little rough. Being the detail fanatic that I am, if there’s something I can clean up [...]
One in a Billion
As an amateur photographer, I’m always intrigued with the myriad of possibilities with still photography. I love composing a difficult shot and then having it exceed my expectations. My friend Angela sent these to me in an email recently.
I don’t know who should get credit for them, but would be happy to properly tag [...]
Bottle Up, by NOMA Bliss
Maria “NOMA” Bliss is one of my favorite artists. Her work is intense, real and evokes emotion - all the stuff that good art should be about.
Maria lives in New York and does commissioned work and originals.
Noma just sent me this piece called “Bottle Up”.
I’m not sure what the story is behind it (everything [...]
The Ultimate Detailing Machine Arrives
Well, after lots of research online, talking to a few users and some personal experience. I have decided to purchase the Ultimate Detailing Machine for polishing.
Because car detailing is a hobby, I really wanted to take my game to the next level. Warning: before you read this (or any other post I may [...]
Zazubean Hottie Chocolate Review
I love spicy foods and I love dark chocolate - so I’m therefore a perfect demographic for Vancouver, B.C. based Zazubean’s Hottie chocolate bar.
This product is certified organic and is fair trade certified - so you’ll feel good buying this product because as it says on the side of the bar “it’s good for the [...]