It’s that time of year again: to reflect on what I did or didn’t do in the prior year and attempt to chart a plan for the current one. What were my goals for 2011? According to this blog post, I had four: Launch my own company. This one happened. Placeling is up and running… Continue reading Goodbye 2011, Hello 2012
Category: Random
Defeat
I work in an industry that prides itself on failing fast. And so Internets, let me share with you a story of my own personal failure. This is the Cortona 12L Swing Out Wastebin: You’ll notice that it sits in my sink rather than underneath it where normal garbage cans are found. And this is… Continue reading Defeat
Maker Faire Vancouver
Maker Faire landed in Vancouver and brought all of their crazy creative firepower with them. Here are some of the highlights:
The Real Reason They’re Rioting in Vancouver
Last night I sat on my deck and watched one of the most incredible sights of my life unfold. The slowly setting sun painted the city’s skyline in gold and orange. The city was silhouetted against an opal blue sky and mountains tipped with the last vestiges of a long winter. Crows cawed as they… Continue reading The Real Reason They’re Rioting in Vancouver
Recent Dispatches
Things have been exceptionally busy recently between work and numerous visitors and this blog has suffered. So, in lieu of a proper post, here are some notes on recent things (plus some recent photos). 1. The two biggest buildings in my neighbourhood are the Molson brewery and the Lulu Lemon headquarters directly across the street… Continue reading Recent Dispatches