The Transformable Mobile Containment System (TMCS), showcased on the Discovery Channel's Daily Planet television show, inspired me from the moment I saw the clip. (Watch it here.) A self-contained shipping container, Excalibur Canada created a self-loading, self-leveling system complete with generator for electrical, and pumps. In the video, they set up a modular healthcare unit in an hour … Continue reading Sci-fi Architecture: what would you do with a Transformable Mobile Containment System?
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Go Canada Go – you made us proud in the Sochi Olympics
I can't be there in Sochi, but I was in Vancouver in 2010, when we won the gold medal in men's hockey. It looked something like this: And then, people tried to repeat the game winning goal in the streets like this: Thank you Team Canada, you made us proud. Go Canada Go!
Olympic Celebration or Olympic Cynicism?
With all the comments floating around about the Olympics, including the tweets criticizing the Canadian athletes for the way they handled Putin's visit to Canada house, I thought I'd bring back this post I wrote in early 2010, as I watched the Olympic circus arrive in Vancouver. I'm sure I'll have more to say later, … Continue reading Olympic Celebration or Olympic Cynicism?
zoning vs building code :: what is the difference?
If you’ve ever wondered about the difference between zoning and building code, especially if you’re looking at a new site for a project, Lee Calisti has an amazing post over at his blog think|architect. It applies to Canada just as much as the United States.
Please pardon the break from my esoteric soap box to address something important that comes up often in my practice. I have slipped in a few sarcastic statements if you’d like to count them – consider it a game.
Frequently I have property owners (or soon to be property owners) contact me interested in developing property or renovating an existing building where the early discussion revolves around what will the code permit. It is common for them to mention a discussion they had with local municipal officials where something goes wrong (often horribly – no offense intended to government officials). They state something that demonstrates a misunderstanding of the difference between a local zoning ordinance and a building code. I tried to say that politely.
When I get involved and start to do research, I find that people often misunderstand the difference and it is not uncommon that decisions are…
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work – a poem
work responsibility beckons the line cues sinuously along my desk inside my home in a Social media thread. Can you take care of this? Can you help me please? I miss you, where are you? some ignored more than others when a new question whispers from within when is it time to play? poetic asides … Continue reading work – a poem
Healthcare in the news: Faucets, Noise Pollution and Social Networks for Mental Health
There have been some interesting articles I've seen posted online lately, pertaining to health care. 1. Hospital Faucets Pose Infection Risk Healthcare Design Magazine recently posted an article linked to a study illustrating aerators in hospital faucets increase microbes by 10 times. This reminds me of an article I saw in the Toronto Star in … Continue reading Healthcare in the news: Faucets, Noise Pollution and Social Networks for Mental Health
awaken the dawn – a poem
awaken the dawn she throws her voice in the forest little whispers carried across rivers tugging at heartstrings, earlobes and doldrums. she dances in the canopy rustling leaves with toes stirring sleeping creatures, fingering fur and feathers until the forest drowns out her voice. she awakens the dawn following the sun, affecting the moon held … Continue reading awaken the dawn – a poem
stress – a poem
StressA moment in time a hairline appears. finding the path of least resistance it jaggedly creeps inching slowly from one side to the other. Barely visible it will only take one small strike for the foundations to crumble.poetic asidesFor today’s prompt, write a stress poem. The poem could be about something that stresses you (or … Continue reading stress – a poem
Niche Social Media: Helping You Network | Wordsmith Studio
Hi Everyone! I've got a post on Niche Social Media over at Wordsmith Studio today. I hope you'll take a look and let me know which Niche Social Media networks you use to build your platform. Check it out: Niche Social Media: Helping You Network | Wordsmith Studio.
no repetition – a poem
No RepetitionDuring the haze of the day tasks beckon. They stand in line, little sentinels marching ever forward, whether I'm ready or not. Identical in nature there's just enough difference that complacency, villain of time, must be fought. The end of the day comes and goes silently, as I wade through the soupy fog of … Continue reading no repetition – a poem
Whitehorse: Young Hospitality
Last week I went to Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, for the first time for a work project, which I won't write about just yet. While my first trip there was only for 4 nights, I was blown away by the friendliness of this small town city. It wasn't as cold as it could get for the … Continue reading Whitehorse: Young Hospitality
Wordsmith Studio: Productive Procrastination for NaNoWriMo
Hi Everyone! I wrote about some productive procrastination tools for NaNoWriMo over on the Wordsmith Studio Site. I hope you'll take a peak and let me know what other tools you use for productive procrastination. Have a great day!
patience – a poem
Patience Gold eyes stare at me intently l cross the floor tail twitching in time with my footsteps sweeping the floor swish swish swish. Ears point back his face an exclamation point as he decides I've forgotten. But the drawer opens; somehow he knows I'm not after the ladle this time. He mewls a sound … Continue reading patience – a poem
normal – a poem
normal good news travels fast alien impressions in a photo celebrate life itself. she radiates joy. hands momentarily rub the empty womb, then focus returns to work at hand. a new assignment, exciting prospects the near future defined. present work put on hold, projects get set aside. tasks that brought joy are given away. phone … Continue reading normal – a poem
UIA/PHG Healthcare Forum: Day 3
I'm a bit delayed posting about Day 3 of the forum because I was catching up with work. While Day 1 and Day 2 were amazing, the speakers finished hard on day 3 of the UIA/PHG Healthcare Forum. I've learned so much from the packed day of speakers discussing what's happening around the world. Highlights of … Continue reading UIA/PHG Healthcare Forum: Day 3
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