TV's Touch

Well, we may be a little batty over the recurring 11's we encounter here in (and outside of) the Such Is Life household, but we are far from alone. Our new favourite TV show (with Canadian actor Kiefer Sutherland) is all about numbers and their context - which we hear has been renewed for a second season.

Thank god - after all  between bachelors and Snookis, it's getting to be a real struggle to find quality TV anywhere lately...

So, we continue to unravel the mystery of the number 11's relation to us, but we're happy to note we ain't as crazy as we appear to be.

At least in relation to the number 11............

Chow for now!

And now, a toast!

Maybe a little peanut butter, maybe some jam or jelly - it's breakfast time!

Chow for now...

Chicken Scratch

(posted by debonair sun-worshipper Charles D. Chicken...)

Howdy hoomans!

Good Saturday mornin' ta ya!

BUK-AAAAWK!!!!

Thought I better get out an soak up sum rayz before tha rain gits here - we gots a Shinook arch comin', and it's bringin' alon' a week a rain!!

BUK-AAAAWK!!!!

I think Muther Nature needs ta get sum action - if ya know wut I mean...

BUK-AAAAWK!!!!

So, I'm here enjoyin' tha view - the mountins, tha clouds, tha hooman-made lake, tha hawk...

THA HAWK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BUK-AAAAWK!!!!

OPEN THA DOOR!!

OPEN THA DOOR!!

BUK-AAAAWK!!!!

Uh, I'll juss be here under tha BBQ fer a while...

Cluck fer now...

And now, ladies and gentlemen - The Weekend!

It is Friday. Perhaps I had more pressing matters to discuss, but for now, all I can think of is the end of the work week. My day job work week. We certainly have more than enough projects to keep us busy, and I have PLENTY of overdue writing projects.

So, just a break from the everyday. Not a break from work-a-day.

Chow for now...

The Up Side Of Technology

Calgary Foundation - Community Knowledge Centre
Martha Cohen Theatre 2012

Pictured: CBC Radio "Calgary Eye Opener" host David Gray

I have no defense when it comes to Mrs. That Dan Guy rolling her eyes back in her head when it comes to technology, and my immediate desire to get my hands on the latest and greatest device. I am almost always keen to get my grubby paws on the latest and greatest gadget.

However, here's where that is now about to pay off for me. And it's also how my writing life and new day job with the Canadian Diabetes Association, a non-profit, are converging to convince me I've been on the right (or "write") track all along!

Launching an incredible new initiative based on a beta test program in Toronto, The Calgary Foundation brought in 4 remarkable speakers to talk to a new resource for non-profits, linking them creatively with philanthropists, media and their ultimate consumers. All around the power of "story" - that link between the head and the heart that engages the intended audience.

David Gray from CBC in particular was illuminating, and sparked today's blog for me, as I may not have even been aware that by staying on top of my craft, I am now prepared to reap the benefits of being ready to embrace this new reality. By his estimate, most media will be accessed by smart-phones by 2015 - three years from now! And video, which I am now converting to will be the anchor, replacing (for the most part) traditional TV and traditional newspapers.

I'm not even doing his presentation any sort of justice, but the overall impact of his topic along with the other three speakers made for a powerful reminder that the times they are a changin' - and if anyone wants to be there when the dusts settles, they had better be prepared.

Honey - I need a new gadget!!

Chow for now...

Did Somebody Step On A Duck?

There's some feathers on the road outside - I don't really want to look too close....

Chow for now.

I Caramba!

Eye Caramba??

I'll be honest, my Spanish is a little rusty - one of those guesses has to be right, though?

What other way could there be of spelling i-Caramba??

Heh Heh Heh...never thought about Steve Jobs' versions until just a moment ago - it's an Apple exclamation!

Chow for now...