More Backlog
Some more pictures from over the last 4 or 5 months.
Verdun
The Searchers
I like discussing influences which may also be a way of simply saying I am not ashamed to admit where it all comes from….anyway, took a shot of a “back
At The River Today
Not much ice left out there, just this weird strip of chunks floating along next to the shore. You could hear it tinkling, like chimes.
Recently Here and There
Just some semi random shots from recent months.
Community Exchange?
Saw this while strolling on Rushbrooke in Verdun this evening. Figuring it’s a community exchange? Great idea in any case.
Social Housing on Gaetan-Laberge
Members of the comite d’action des citoyennes et citoyens de Verdun (CACV) met with the public on Saturday to raise awareness of the situation about development of the land along
Dirty 30
Just because it sounds funny, maybe, it’s all subjective. So this afternoon I finally got a picture I liked of this red roofed building after, well, no idea when this
Polar Bear Plunge in Verdun
Super cold weekend after what has so far been a very mild winter makes the participants of this year’s Polar Bear Plunge seem all the more insane, or, in some
NO JAM THIS FRIDAY NO JAM THIS FRIDAY
Anyone who has come to the Jam knows that it is an original community art event that has been fulfilling the needs and desires of Verduners and others. Many have
Surprises – Jam Report #13
You just never know what you are going to get at the Jam. Friday night at Cafe Kali being no exception to this rule as things started off quietly, perhaps
Friends – Jam Report #12
Writing this on February 3 which signifies one month smoke free for me, hard to believe, and all I can say is it can be done, but you have to
Light – Jam Report #11
At 5pm you can see it is still light out and that has always been a liberating experience for me, that first day of the 9-5 drudgery where you walk
Warmth – Jam Report #10
We have not had too many real cold days so far this winter but Friday night was one of them so I was a bit concerned about musicians wanting to
Fire Victim Benefit Concert
Was at the Fundraising concert at the Crowley Arts Centre today. Stayed for the first 5 acts, all of whom were very good. Hopefully this event will raise some money
Verduners Helping Local Fire Victims
Terrible fire the other night left some families out in the cold, some losing most of their stuff. But Verduner’s have responded quickly and generously by giving many needed items
December 26, 2015
Beautiful day, about 7 above, still no snow, but we are expecting freezing rain and snow in the next 48 hours so all these scenes will change. Long shadows are
Happy Holidays! – Jam Report #8
All I can is WOW! What an amazing 8 week run this has been! People said a live music venue in Verdun was needed and I think we proved them
Mandolins and Traditions – Jam Report #7
Another great night at the Jam! I would like to mention the importance of community, that feeling of belonging to some kind of evolving open cohabitation in the ‘hood, up
Energy – Jam Report #6
One thing no one is going to accuse Verdun of being is a hotbed of live music, for the most part it’s non existent. But things are changing. There is
Special Event – Jam Report #5
Overflowing house Friday night as a bunch of things were happening as well as the Jam. Politicians came by, lots of artists were networking, Rocky Mt Lo led a ribbon