entertain us a constant stream of information nothing satisfies clicking channels clicking links but finding anything of value that lasts longer than three minutes is almost impossible. fickle fancies nothing keeps our attention long in our endless search for distraction and entertainment. poetic asides For this week’s prompt, take the phrase “Entertain (blank),” replace the … Continue reading »
at play Hair brushed, outfits picked, each ready to take on the required role. Actors meet, shake hands, embrace, kiss, enact a story more mature than the princess gowns portray. A scene unfolds, enemies revealed but it’s not quite right. Back to the beginning and make it better, stronger. Once right the next scene unfolds. … Continue reading »
During September 24-27, 2013, Toronto is hosting the UIA/PHG Forum + GUPHA Meeting and conference, coinciding with IIDEX Toronto! This year’s theme is Get Better and it’s presented by the RAIC, Architecture Canada, and IIDEX. I’ve been on some of the committees for the event, and I can tell you some of the presentations are going … Continue reading »
unplug constantly fed a fountain of information words and images a steady stream synchronising sentiment, emotion, thoughts and feelings until we sound the same. embracing the unknown walk away to wrestle with wantonness, find solace in stepping sideways, self-doubt starts the slide to fulfilling our souls as we finally think for ourselves. poetic asides For … Continue reading »
Etobicoke at Sunset, a photo by quirkycity on Flickr. I spent Saturday evening experimenting with my camera at night. I got three reasonable photos out of it. You can see the rest on my flickr space. Continue reading »
I don’t know why she swallowed that fly. My job feels sometimes like I’m chasing down the logic behind decisions. We switched our software at work from a 2-dimensional computer-aided drafting (CAD) software program to a more robust and intelligent building information modeling (BIM) program. It’s an interesting change, making you think about the building … Continue reading »
First Date: watch check, it’s half-past some things weren’t meant to last. heart stops, is it you? check phone, nothing’s new. look around, read poster emotional roller coaster. look at feet, hands at play close eyes, whisper, pray. peek around, do I see? maybe things are meant to be. Prompt Poetic Asides 220: For this … Continue reading »
Global News is airing a week of segments on Children’s Mental Health, sponsored by RBC Children’s Mental Health Project. Monday’s segment: Young Minds: Stress, Anxiety Plaguing Canadian Youth; is available online, with video links. The comments in the written article are interesting. I can understand why mental health is still considered ‘taboo’. With critics blaming … Continue reading »
I received an email from the LinkedIn Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) & Quality Innovators group advertising an NICU design competition. You can download a PDF of the information package from the website: Institute for Patient-Centered Design, Inc. Design Competition. There are two categories for this competition – theoretical and actual facilities. From the website: … Continue reading »
Vines before leaves, a photo by quirkycity on Flickr. Just a quick note to let you know I’ve got some new pictures up on my Flickr site. Spring is here in Liberty Village, and my friend Rachel and I have gone around photographing some of the interesting old factories. It’s a bit like the Distillery … Continue reading »
