New york — I’m intrigued by this. What went down: Link from Twitter > Read About Hi > Explored Tokyo moments > Played with the site’s responsiveness >Signed up > Done.
Singapore — Just found out my next one - first trip in 2014 - is on my birthday. No choice. It has to be within that week and in that hotel. And my birthday is the only available date open for booking of ballroom...
Le vésinet — This photo of my dad and I in the early 80’s is one of the many photos that decorate the walls at my grandmother’s. I love the sunlight-burnt cheap wooden frame, the crop, the big moustache. I love se...
Singapore — ‘Are you alone?’ asks the waitress. Well, yes if you must know and thanks for asking. But wait, do I detect a note of disapproval for having ventured out without her? Sometimes I wonder whether my lif...
Tokyo — The gingko festival started this past weekend for Icho Namiki-dori (Straight Row of Gingko Trees Avenue, if you like). In past years, the trees have been a riot of bright yellow with a carpet of falle...
South jakarta — Jakarta /dʒəˈkɑrtə/ officially known as the Special Capital Region of Jakarta (Indonesian: Daerah Khusus Ibu Kota Jakarta), is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Located on the northwest coas...
South jakarta — Indonesia (Listeni/ˌɪndəˈniːʒə/ IN-də-NEE-zhə or /ˌɪndoʊˈniːziə/ IN-doh-NEE-zee-ə), officially the Republic of Indonesia (Indonesian: Republik Indonesia Indonesian pronunciation: [rɛpublik ɪndonesia])...
San francisco — From the mists, dark shapes emerge. The smaller ones scream and run in weaving, stuttering arcs while the larger ones scan through the fog to find their charges. It’s a fun installation called Fogbrid...
South jakarta — Selamat Datang Monument (Selamat Datang is Indonesian for “Welcome”), also known as the Monumen Bunderan HI, is a monument located in Central Jakarta, Indonesia. Completed in 1962, Selamat Datang Monu...
Oakland — When he did something of which he was ashamed—and he was doing those types of things more and more—he immediately set about destroying all evidence of that thing. He did not imagine he was alone in ...
South jakarta — Grand Indonesia Shopping Town consists of Grand Indonesia Shopping Mall, Menara BCA (BCA Tower), Kempinski Private Residences and Hotel Indonesia Kempinski. Designed by RTKL Associates Inc., a well-re...
Aireys inlet — No, nothing so remotely otherworldish. Just the humble Koala. Even though our property adjoins the Otway National Park, we’ve only ever had one Koala in the 35 + years that I’ve lived here. Of cour...
Accra — All these notes that I keep writing What is going to be their purpose after I’ve left Is this the way I want to remembered…. that the people who love me will able to relive the kind of person I was....
Tübingen — I do love me some good new street art in my neighbourhood. The pieces on this house (a former squat) had been staying the same for years - mostly political stuff that didn’t age gracefully. But the c...
Tokyo — That’s a dog poo. I think the caption thing might be hiding it, but it’s a dog poo in the middle of a kitchen floor. I love my friend Kojiro deeply. He’s a difficult prospect, and many find him hard t...
Accra metropolis — Childhood is a special place to be. And what makes it even more special are all those games you play and how gullible you are to possibilities. Yeah gullible. Nothing seems dubious when you have a chi...
Accra — My sunrise June 11, 2009 at 9:51pm I woke up this morning and I took a walk to the hills. To catch glimpse of the beautiful sunrise From the top of the hill I could see the whole world around me I co...
Accra — And all this time… This feeling I’ve had …. I didn’t believe it was true… And all this time… I’ve looked at you as not a part of me I’ve looked at us as a lie I have been living A dream that I...
Singapore — “I wanted to be his life preserver, the thing that would keep him afloat. Instead, he became my anchor. And I’m tired of drowning.” In life we don’t seem to know when the breaking point is. Where the...
Mössingen — The garage was on the outskirts of nowhere. Summer had just turned olden-golden. That early in the morning, dew reigned supreme in the meadows adjacent to the parking lot. Waiting for the mechanics to...
South kuta — A quick excursion, a business trip, and a time to relax. The air is fresh here and the company good.
Newtown — More information here: http://d.pr/crZw
Victoria — Haunted by my iPhone.
Kunitachi — Is this the Chuo Line? The Chuo Local Line? The Chuo Express Line? The Chuo Special Rapid Line, with service to Takaō? What time does this train arrive? What time does that train arrive? 9:35 or 9:4...
San francisco — It could be Saturday and I am walking home and I have just enjoyed and then expended the satisfaction of completing some mundane task such as returning a Zip Car and I will start to daydream about liv...
Völklingen — A widely recognized shape. It stands for some of the worst things people have done to others. While not a wehrmacht issue combat helmet, this WWI piece of kit was the direct predecessor of what the n...
Paris — The first day: Stubborn, in the park. Reading with a coffee and pretending not to be cold. Watching the crows hop on icy drafts. Craving hot chicken. Earlier, a strolling bulldog passed the coffee sh...
Maidstone — A cold but beautiful afternoon by the river that divides and defines Kent - the River Medway. Born in Kent and to the east of this river and you are a Man (or Maid) of Kent. Born in the County but t...
Reykjavik — Part of the difference is due to the difference in alphabet — there are characters used in the Icelandic language that slip off the Americanized tongue at first, but quickly become familiar the more y...
Boston — I took this photo last March on Boston’s Seaport District. I knew nothing of the monument or it’s significance at the time. I recently found it while cleaning out my photo gallery and felt compelled...
Tokyo — It is about to sailing “Yakata-bune” for night cruise. More than 20 cruses are sailing at night.
Tokyo — …And those first steps will be continued today at Chris Palmieri and Craig Mod’s session of the “City Tales” edition of Shibaura House’s “Critical Studio”. This is a linked series of lectures and work...
Victoria — Yes, despite what you’re seeing from the other parts of Canada on Hi, it is still Fall. Victoria has one of the mildest year-round climates in the country, and despite a persistent dull grey hue hang...
Boston — Every year, somewhere between when the leaves wither and fall, and the first snow begins to cover the ground, there is a moment in time where every morning brings amazingly beautiful sunrises and ever...
Tokyo — Meet the autumn moment at Italian restaurant. Huge porcini comes from Italy. I just said Hello to it, then eat it. My favorite autumn is coming.
Aireys inlet — So, number 10 and I guess nobody is any the wiser. Think I’ll call it a day for this exercise. Maybe it had some value since it perked up my looking somewhat. Is that indigo?
New york — I stare at the back of the seat in front of me. It’s fabric. Blue fabric. I look down at the beer in front of me. It’s VB of all things. How did it come to this? I write this, somewhere above the Pac...
Tokyo — In a lonely neighbourhood festival celebrating the Tori-no-ichi, a man dances for good fortune and successful business. A tradition extending from Edo Tokyo, it is a pleasant reminder of a rich histor...
London — He persists with force, Determined to succeed. I resist of course, Not willing to concede. Not here, not now, This isn’t the place Nor the time to bow, But he holds the ace. He keeps pushing down Bu...
London — While sitting under this tree, reading during my lunch break, I looked up and realised that here are nature’s lungs, so to speak. I was glad to see that they were looking healthy and evidently breath...
The pas — Braelynn just loves nature and all that it has to offer. We were out on a Sunday drive going up towards Snow Lake, it was a very warm day. As we stopped for a picnic by the lake, she asked her papa if...
The pas — When our granddaughter asked where do babies come from, we told her the story about the stork. He was a bird with long wings, legs and beak that was strong enough to carry a baby to a mommy or daddy t...
Markham — Behind A Living Wall It isn’t winter yet, but that’s why I’m here. To talk about how to enjoy the season slotted in between fall and spring. Canadians (except those living in Vancouver) love to talk ...
London — Come on, you’ve got a green light, so off you go! Just as long as you don’t want to turn left or do a U-turn. Some choices in life feel like that, don’t they?!
The pas — Eagle feathers are often seen on tribal logos and are a symbol of Indigenous people of North America. One of the highest honors a native person can receive is an eagle feather. If a person is given an...
Boston — It’s getting used to its new, younger brother, the retina iPad mini, which came home from the Apple Store yesterday.
Tübingen — The depravity of today’s youth knows no bounds! - It was a splendid, Roman themed affair. Cesar looked cruel and aloof, Cleopatra played the seduction game, and her she-lion, feigning to be well at re...
London — While out collecting my free coffee from the nearby supermarket this morning, I thought how much like giraffes the extra tall TV aerials along Marchmont Street are, standing out so clearly against a ...
New york — Just the first name, I tell my friend at the Dia de los Muertos party, willing the preservation of some mystery. Guests in zombie face make-up and metallic capes refill their glasses near us as she de...
San francisco — …and as I ran my hand along the glassy rail the crystal drops danced up and over the back of my hand splashing down into the deep unsettling murk of the mossy bay. The sleeve of my hoodie was soak...
Calgary — Calgary is stunning when the seasons change.
Aireys inlet — This morning we were visited by two red-necked wallabies. They’re not that hard to distinguish from kangaroos, and most Australians who live in the countryside instinctively know the difference. Yet...
White rock — Most years I am able to spend some time with friends and family in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the homelands of the Northern Pueblos and one of the few parts of North America routinely deemed to be “enchant...
San francisco — Here is what that path looks like: 1. You no longer care His cool job wasn’t always cool. He had just stuck around and it became cool around him. He is lucky. He knows this. Many of his friends are ...
Tübingen — You are relentless. At times, your energy can drain mine. I wanted to turn your willpower on itself, so I challenged you to do absolutely nothing for five minutes. “You won’t last three!”, I mocked. J...
Amsterdam — It was one of those days that having a dog made some time scheduling complicated. After having a long day of good work done with my new intern (or well, this amazing girl that wants to help me with my...
Paris — • Stay off the internet. • Find something to do and pursue it, whatever the underlying cause might be. • Figure it out for the winter. • Be in an amazing place where people can come visit you. (Hig...
Calgary — The festive season always makes winter’s arrival pleasant. January sucks though.
Saarbrücken — A blood vessel in his brain gave way and he was transformed into a thing. It was burned, the ashes were put in a container not meant to last, the container was buried in a forest. I know the place. Pe...
Gentofte — No peace, no calm. And mind as blinded horse it runs and runs without mercy. All tense it crumbles from inside and every sound is a gun shot for your eyes. Escape. In books, those kindly soothing word...
Spartanburg — Some days, you go in to work and beat your head against an existential wall until either you or it breaks down into component atoms. Other days you’ll go in to work, and you’ll eke out a small victor...
Accra — Don’t mind the grammar….. THE DREAM. November 25, 2009 at 2:01pm My thoughts are not clouded. In fact , I am all cool. I am just thinking what can I do for my world. What can I do to my world;to c...
Tokyo — The Pink Peach stands out amongst the Tokyo sprawl. Whatever may be the function of that tower on it’s roof, the colour itself is reason enough to keep this building longer than I expect it will last....
Tokyo — A chance encounter with time’s past. She stands still, a backdrop of ferocious pace.
Tübingen — Not by a long shot. I dread buying supplies only to see them wasted through my clumsiness; I dread seeing plans go sideways. Not only do I hate to disappoint myself, I’m also lazy. Online shopping was...
New york — In any case, my little trip yielded two avocados, a bag of red grapes, and a box of Chinese rice cakes. The latter I’d never tried before; they are really good. Perhaps next time I’ll go for something...
The pas — My husband is a hunter, I just go along for the ride and to spend quality time with him. On this occasion we were traveling to Flin Flon and of course we see a moose, well we slowed down and watched t...
The pas — Children learn so fast where there is color, song and dance. They are very observant to their surroundings and make the attempt to try something new. Not such the same as most adults as we tend to wor...
The pas — The Plains Pow Wow—- The Pow Wow is a spiritual as well as a social gathering to celebrate life. The Pow Wow brings together all nations, from different locations, speaking many languages...
Ithaca — There’s this wine store in the Commons. It’s made to look old and quaint, elegant even, what you might think a winery in France or Italy looked like (if you’ve never been to France or Italy). There, a...
The pas — This heritage park is a true tribute to the Plains Indians. Located just outside Saskatoon, this park offers everything you need to learn about the history and culture of the people. The word Wanuske...
Apollo bay — This is my favourite coffee place. Why? The view? Of course. The coffee? Not bad at all. But, best of all, to get there from my office is an hour’s drive down the Great Ocean Road. Quite a coff...
The pas — L’Assomption Sash, which originated in Quebec, according to the Canadian First Peoples website, is the most recognizable part of the Metis dress. The sash is a true symbol of the people. In the beginn...
The pas — This book is a collection of papers sharing information about the Metis people in North America. One of the papers is called “what if Mama is an Indian” by Sylvia Kirk. In her paper, she deals with ma...
The pas — “The pulsing drum, often considered to represent the heartbeat of the world, accompanied prayers for the sick to be made well, the recitation of a warrior’s coups, and (of course) the dancing and song...
The pas — Canada is in conflict and Louis Riel, leader of the Metis, is the reason. Riel has been found guilty of high treason. He is awaiting execution in a small wooden prison, heavily barred, just outside of...
The pas — Storytelling Assignment 6 – Indigenous Weaving and Indigenous Storytelling This relationship between Indigenous Weaving and Indigenous Storytelling is very popular. In fact the Institute of American ...
Leeds — I am working with Sally Ashton on Madrid writer Mario Crespo’s Leeds based novel, LS6. The book culminates in a cataclysmic event at the West Yorkshire Playhouse: dead, injured, all the services - fir...
Arlington — This isn’t a sad story. There’s a happy ending, I promise. At least, that’s what I’m telling myself. When was the last time you traveled alone? Is it something you do often? Do you go to exotic place...
The pas — The temperature falls and we hit zero, as we are lucky to sit inside our homes where we have the warmth and food that we need to keep us happy. When looking outside and seeing the frozen air, ground a...
The pas — In many tribes an elk was associated with love and credited with the creation of the flute. The flute then would be used to woo a woman in the Native American Culture. The legend, “The Gift of the E...
The pas — To the Native North Americans the birth of a white buffalo calf is iconic and is meant to bring the Aboriginal nations together and purify the spirit, mind and body. The story of the white buffalo ha...
Saskatoon — When I was recovering from my appendectomy earlier this year the “need” arose. The need for web pages to stop crashing, the need for the ability to post on Facebook without my iPad seizing up, the nee...
London — They went with songs to the battle, they were young, Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted; They fell with their faces to the foe. They ...
Holywood — As part of a project to connect possible political leaders of the future, I have been organising a series of events. This weekend it was Politics and Media. An excellent day with one of Northern Irela...
The pas — We can see the Buffalo of the Great Plains stretching for miles in this picture. We are so busy in our everyday lives that we sometimes fail to stop and enjoy the simpler things of nature. The Great...
Palenville — [ Note: this is cross-posted from a newsletter I send out every Sunday evening. ] How many lives have you lived? Let me count a few of mine: Video games in suburban basements and breakfast at Denny’s...
Aireys inlet — I’m gonna say orange, but you had to be there!
New york — Not a very cold day by November’s standards, but the wind felt nice otherwise, after staying cooped up inside recuperating from a very busy week.
Custer — I went to the Crazy Horse Memorial a few years back with my family and I was intrigued by what was being done there. Not only is it a place for tourists to come and see the monument but, it is also a...
Palenville — A soundtrack is here! I step out of a gas station in Palenville after drawing cash from the ATM and there’s a man with his German Shepherd standing next to my car. “You’re not from around here,” he s...
New york — The first thing I put in my mouth today is a piece of Stilton cheese, followed in quick succession by a bite of apple and another piece of Stilton. The bulbous bodies of two dragonfruit rest at my elb...
Kingston — A sonata of no.
Ottawa — Often you do not hear very much about the Aboriginal soldier. These heroes, 4000 strong during the First World War and 3,000 strong in the Second World War were extremely brave. They used their tale...
The pas — Ojibway people were lured by the fur trade and moved north and west where some became known as the Plains Ojibwa or Oji-Cree. They believed that living beings were created with a spirit separate from...
The pas — As people of mixed ancestry they developed a new culture, neither European nor Aboriginal, but a fusion of the two and a new identity as Métis. The Métis of Red River were a very distinct and unique ...
Kelsey (carrot valley) — The Indigenous way of knowing is based on relationships. Everything is tied together as one in the circle of life. Knowledge comes from creation, is sacred, and connects all of nature including huma...
The pas — In studying indigenous cultures we learn how everything in our world is tied together in one way or another. It only makes sense then that the artistic creations made by indigenous tribes have more m...
The pas — In the 18th and 19th centuries the Lakota lived on the northern plains of North America. They are closely related to the Sioux people through their language, culture, and their history. An important...
The pas — It all started racing around the elementary school with my two kids. A rally put on by the French immersion teachers… The task- the decipher a French clue which tells you the next location. Back and...