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Jenna McCarthy: What you don’t know about marriage (Talks|TedX)

condofire — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:08:52 +0000

A funny (smart) look at marriage.

Social Media Donut

condofire — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:59:09 +0000

Social Media Donuts

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Steve Jobs: Walter Isaacson’s Biography – A Book Commentary

condofire — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:04:19 +0000

This often critical biography of someone famously known for being difficult draws a portrait of a brilliantly creative man who’s relentless, single-minded obsession with perfection created two of the world’s most successfully branded companies; Pixar Films and Apple Computers. Revolutions … Continue reading →

Poem of the Week – June the Horse by Jim Harrison

condofire — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:25:21 +0000

Sleep is water. I’m an old man surging upriver on the back of my dream horse that I haven’t seen since I was ten. We’re night riders through cities, forests, fields. I saw Stephanie standing on the steps of Pandora’s … Continue reading →

Dave’s iPhone Magic

condofire — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:34:05 +0000

Beautiful Resilience

condofire — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:39:26 +0000

Life isn’t equal. There are some people who have a much harder time than others. And it doesn’t matter what the cause of damage is – whether it’s sexual abuse, being born into a family and a country that treats … Continue reading →

The Day the Oil Sands Went Global – Globe & Mail Shawn McCarthy

condofire — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:56:29 +0000

I have an interest in pipeline development because I’m a British Columbian. Further interest was piqued when I was listening to Minister Joe Oliver on As It Happens. He used the word ‘radical’ numerous times and when pressed to identify … Continue reading →

Poem of the Week: Ocean Ghazal by Alison Mcghee

condofire — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:53:04 +0000

Ocean Ghazal He came spiraling back up the stairs, all four flights, two at a time Dark coat flying, dark eyes searching, something more to tell her, that last time. At night by the ocean, salt spray and laughter and … Continue reading →

David Suzuki: What’s so radical about caring for the earth and opposing Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline?

condofire — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:48:46 +0000

Here’s an excellent editorial piece by David Suzuki and communications specialist Ian Hannington in this week’s Georgia Straight about our government and the proposed development of the two pipelines. Very well done. By David Suzuki, January 17, 2012 David Suzuki. Caring … Continue reading →

Garlic Roasted Tomatoes with Quinoa Pasta – Arugula Salad and a Glass of Zinfatuation

condofire — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:47:23 +0000

The longer I live the simpler my dinners are becoming. Unfortunately for me, I’m enough of a food snob that almost everything I eat has to be fresh and this recipe meets both requirements. Thanks to my sister I’ve also … Continue reading →