Just a little update on what I'm doing in my spare time at the moment.
A friend of mine has asked me to repair and edit her wedding pictures. I'll be working on that for the next few weekends.
I haven't asked permission to post my work on this project yet but I hope to have something soon.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Never Too Latte
My best friend's café was highlighted in the Ottawa Citizen over the weekend.
I couldn't be more proud of her and her husband.
Read Five worth the drive at ottawacitizen.com
Never Too Latte's website:www.nevertoolatte.ca
I couldn't be more proud of her and her husband.
Read Five worth the drive at ottawacitizen.com
Never Too Latte's website:www.nevertoolatte.ca
Monday, March 23, 2009
Tombs of Eternity: The Afterlife in Ancient Egypt
Canadian Museum of Civilizations
2008-2009: Special Exhibitions Gallery A
"FOR ANCIENT EGYPTIANS, DEATH WAS NOT THE END OF LIFE,
BUT THE BEGINNING OF A NEW EXISTENCE."
The Canadian Museum of Civilization's museum curator, Dr. Matthew Betts and his team have done an amazing job illustrating the scientific and cultural importance of the funerary process in ancient Egypt.
Many day-to-day items such as jewelry, clothing, furniture and toys are on display. The one common thread between them all is that they are, or should I say, were used as part of the Egyptian funerary rites.
The exhibit also discusses the science behind mummification - explaining what processes were undertaken; why wrapping individual fingers and toes was so important; how organs were removed and how they were kept intact; and so much more.
The layout of the exhibit was well thought out as we walked from room to room until in the final room, we came across a burial room filled with sarcophagi. I won't give any more details here because going in without any preconceived notions will greatly enhance the experience.
I thoroughly enjoyed the exhibit with one exception, that caused my friends and I some grief - there were just too many visitors allowed in the exhibit at one time. We constantly felt herded through each room as everyone wanted to see everything but by the same token not take the time to actually see anything as people rarely stopped to read anything. If we did stop to read something, we felt guilty that we were holding everyone up.
If you have the opportunity to spend the afternoon at the museum, try to see the exhibit and the IMAX film. There are also special events that will take place over the course of the exhibit's run. Check the CMC website for more information.
The micro-site that the Canadian Museum of Civilization created for the exhibit is great. Make sure to play Mummy Jeopardy before you go.
Exhibit Information
Dates: December 19, 2008 to August 16, 2009
Audience: Adult Children Family Youth
Event Details: http://www.civilization.ca/cmc/whats-on/event-detail&EventId=314
2008-2009: Special Exhibitions Gallery A
"FOR ANCIENT EGYPTIANS, DEATH WAS NOT THE END OF LIFE,
BUT THE BEGINNING OF A NEW EXISTENCE."
The Canadian Museum of Civilization's museum curator, Dr. Matthew Betts and his team have done an amazing job illustrating the scientific and cultural importance of the funerary process in ancient Egypt.
Many day-to-day items such as jewelry, clothing, furniture and toys are on display. The one common thread between them all is that they are, or should I say, were used as part of the Egyptian funerary rites.
The exhibit also discusses the science behind mummification - explaining what processes were undertaken; why wrapping individual fingers and toes was so important; how organs were removed and how they were kept intact; and so much more.
The layout of the exhibit was well thought out as we walked from room to room until in the final room, we came across a burial room filled with sarcophagi. I won't give any more details here because going in without any preconceived notions will greatly enhance the experience.
I thoroughly enjoyed the exhibit with one exception, that caused my friends and I some grief - there were just too many visitors allowed in the exhibit at one time. We constantly felt herded through each room as everyone wanted to see everything but by the same token not take the time to actually see anything as people rarely stopped to read anything. If we did stop to read something, we felt guilty that we were holding everyone up.
If you have the opportunity to spend the afternoon at the museum, try to see the exhibit and the IMAX film. There are also special events that will take place over the course of the exhibit's run. Check the CMC website for more information.
The micro-site that the Canadian Museum of Civilization created for the exhibit is great. Make sure to play Mummy Jeopardy before you go.
Exhibit Information
Dates: December 19, 2008 to August 16, 2009
Audience: Adult Children Family Youth
Event Details: http://www.civilization.ca/cmc/whats-on/event-detail&EventId=314
Friday, March 20, 2009
Coming Up
A review of the Tombs of Eternity: The Afterlife in Ancient Egypt Exhibit at the Canadian Museum of Civilization.
TGIF
Pearls Before Swine is probably my favourite comic strip at the moment. A lot of the humour comes from the artist's ability to depict many of the sayings, double-entendres and catch phrases in a literal fashion.
The panel above is from today's paper. I absolutely love the interactions between rat and pig.
TGIF!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
New Name
Okay, so we've got a new name!
Hopefully this one sticks.
It's whimsical, it's creative and it lends itself to a multitude of possibilities!
Next step: Site Banner...CS3, here I come!
Hopefully this one sticks.
It's whimsical, it's creative and it lends itself to a multitude of possibilities!
Next step: Site Banner...CS3, here I come!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
What's in a name
Ugh - I just found out that Sunflower Works is already the name of a media company in the States and my second choice "As I Type" is already taken too.
I need help with a new name STAT!
I need help with a new name STAT!
Wedding Season is upon us!
You can smell it - spring!
And like every other spring before this one, it's wedding season. At the moment, I'm not engaged, but I have many a friend who is engaged or has recently taken the plunge into marriage.
What is it about the change of season that gets everyone on the wedding train. Bridal shows, magazine editorials and gown sales are just everywhere. For one, most weddings take place in the summer and spring is the most logical time to make reservations, send out invites and make purchases. My other guess is it might have to do with a more animal instinct.
What ever it is, good luck to all the ladies and their gents taking the plunge this summer and congrats to those who have recently become betrothed.
Here's a picture from a wedding I was at last June. The triumphant look on the girl's face afterward was enough to make her boyfriend run in the other direction. All in jest, I hope.
And like every other spring before this one, it's wedding season. At the moment, I'm not engaged, but I have many a friend who is engaged or has recently taken the plunge into marriage.
What is it about the change of season that gets everyone on the wedding train. Bridal shows, magazine editorials and gown sales are just everywhere. For one, most weddings take place in the summer and spring is the most logical time to make reservations, send out invites and make purchases. My other guess is it might have to do with a more animal instinct.
What ever it is, good luck to all the ladies and their gents taking the plunge this summer and congrats to those who have recently become betrothed.
Here's a picture from a wedding I was at last June. The triumphant look on the girl's face afterward was enough to make her boyfriend run in the other direction. All in jest, I hope.
430EX or 430EX II Speedlite
I'm in the market for a gently used flash for my Canon Rebel XT.
If anyone has a 430EX or 430EXII that they're looking to get rid of, send me an email.
Or if you know of a great local store or website that sells refurbed or used camera supplies let me know!
If anyone has a 430EX or 430EXII that they're looking to get rid of, send me an email.
Or if you know of a great local store or website that sells refurbed or used camera supplies let me know!
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