I think Margaret Atwood's "Blind Assassin" is amazing. I'm equally humbled and empowered by the text, the images, the insight... all of it. Here are two quote I love (maybe they only have meaning to me as the reader of the book. I hope they will have meaning for you as well)

"Like most small children do, Laura believed words meant what they said..." (107)

"Some day when I feel better I'll go back there and actually write the thing down. They should all be cheered for it, for isn't that what they all want? What we all want: to leave a message behind us that has an effect, if only a dire one; a message that cannot be cancelled out" (527)


(published by Seal Books, 2000, in the USA)

Tim Harvey, adventurer extraordinaire, returns home!

AHHHH, it's been ages since I blogged! I'm almost done my MA thesis (WHEW!).






I've been so caught up in writing that I didn't even announce the amazingly awesome arrival of Tim Harvey in Vancouver (although you probably caught the story on the news- CBC, CTV, Global, National Post or elsewhere). Yes, on Sunday, November 12th, Tim Harvey completed his journey of circumnavigating of the world with no fossil fuels (Vancouver to Vancouver)!

Cycling, hiking, rowing, rafting, paddling and more propelled him from Vancouver two and half years ago and brought him back to the rainy coast last weekend (check out his travel route map!). While much of his trip can be seen as a test in athleticism and endurance, the core of his adventures surround the amazing people and communities he's encountered along the way and his true dedication self-propelled travel. His focus is now on writing about threatened cultures and environments (there's a book and film on the way!).

********* CONGRATULATIONS TIM! *************

Read/watch some of the latest news:

• Tim Harvey Profile (VIDEO by Peter Wall, CBC TV)
• B.C. man completes death-defying adventure (article in Times Colonist)
• Vancouver man returns from zero-emission journey (CTV article and VIDEO)
• Feud, not fuel, propels rider (National Post article by Brian Hutchinson)

An alien army within!!??

Photo: forever silly! Tyler in 2004.


The 'gayification' of Fort Lauderdale! Who knew? Check out this Samantha Bee video (Daily Show) called "Tropical Repression" where Republican candidate Ed Heaney is freaked out about the "faggotization" of America.


"Double intenuendos" ... Classic!!