This Canadian wordsmith appreciates tall glass buildings. I've seen alot of great sights from them. This one, in the center of everything supposedly has a great gym, according to one of its regular customers. But, we didn't see the gym since we were only focused on eating and sleeping while we were in the hotel. And that was fully provided for. I especially am a fan of the Sheraton club floor program. Because we are almost always four people, and two of those have small stomachs, being able to rely on a certain standard of regular food service really helped to simplify our time in Vancouver. Especially in the morning, where, even in the isolation of the rains, we can warm up together in a well lit, well appointed room for a provision of most kinds, including information and interaction.
My kids love that there is always some kind of cereal for them, with cold milk, too. I love that they carry Tazo tea; a large stash of their selection. My husband picks the national paper up from outside his door and carries it directly to the coffee station.
Parking prices were a competitive rate, $40 a night.
And the views, oh the views. There aren't many cities more beautiful in North America, or anywhere, perhaps, that are more enjoyable than English Bay and beyond. Pure Pacific.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
AWAKENING AS ONE : VIMEO
A trilogy of inspiration, speaking to body, mind and spirit, these films are "the awakening" in a nutshell. They are FREE and you may drink the knowledge and be transformed by the power of the transmutation of information. Its penetration through the ganglion in your brain will excite dendrites. Watch these films to ignite with us our ignition: conscious determination regeneration of our species. Purposely focusing on the light helps us gain a recognition and become uniquely and completely inspired. Living free of fear, we inspire, deeply. We can stand in calm as the old world expires as we birth the regenerative cycles. Living free.
Keith Wyatt: at telling the story imploringly: you're hired.
Don't stay mired in confusion, afraid of the dark. Get up stand up, and do the work.
Please?
Thank You!
Keith Wyatt: at telling the story imploringly: you're hired.
Don't stay mired in confusion, afraid of the dark. Get up stand up, and do the work.
Please?
Thank You!
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Travelarts/culturefooD: 1000 Flowers, formerly Matricaria - Gras, France
Travelarts/culturefooD: 1000 Flowers, formerly Matricaria - Gras, France: "Europe has exquisite and interesting black licorice which is much different than North American flavours. For us, the depth is much more su..."
1000 Flowers, formerly Matricaria - Grasse, France
Europe has exquisite and interesting black licorice which is much different than North American flavours.
For us, the depth is much more superficial and alot of its novelty is lost to sugars. Where it is salted, you find much more concentrated dark tones.
So, imagine the pairing with patchouli and other indigenous essences, and then having it arive upon your senses through the nose. That is just a rudimentary introduction to Reglisse Noir.
Wearing it on the body is like a divine experience, feeling the wafts of an almost tribal religious flavour on the palate of the mind.
The only drawback is that, due to its purely intrinsically natural form, it arrives, it changes, it lingers and then, there is nothing left of it. Re-application required.
I found that misting the accompanying applicator actually made the scent smell different than when I just poured it on my wrist or kneck. Lovely both ways.
This isn't the first natural perfume from 1000 flowers, Boy is also a favorite. Both of these fragrances are perfect for either sex.
After originating the chocolate truffle body bar in her labs, 1000 flowers, as a company, has pared down to this one signature perfume, at this time.
Since you can't buy stocks in her company, buy this Perfume as the eco product market share is only compouding on its rise in the marketplace.
For us, the depth is much more superficial and alot of its novelty is lost to sugars. Where it is salted, you find much more concentrated dark tones.
So, imagine the pairing with patchouli and other indigenous essences, and then having it arive upon your senses through the nose. That is just a rudimentary introduction to Reglisse Noir.
Wearing it on the body is like a divine experience, feeling the wafts of an almost tribal religious flavour on the palate of the mind.
The only drawback is that, due to its purely intrinsically natural form, it arrives, it changes, it lingers and then, there is nothing left of it. Re-application required.
I found that misting the accompanying applicator actually made the scent smell different than when I just poured it on my wrist or kneck. Lovely both ways.
This isn't the first natural perfume from 1000 flowers, Boy is also a favorite. Both of these fragrances are perfect for either sex.
After originating the chocolate truffle body bar in her labs, 1000 flowers, as a company, has pared down to this one signature perfume, at this time.
Since you can't buy stocks in her company, buy this Perfume as the eco product market share is only compouding on its rise in the marketplace.
Continental shift
I don't think we really knew that we'd be back here, in Nelson BC after 8 years of being away. We loved Vancouver, and even, after awhile, we found we'd tapped deeply rich resources of Moncton, New Brunswick.
And yet, here we are, again. The kootenays are as friendly as ever, even though the faces are only familiar in small smatterings.
I am Here, like upon arriving at Mecca.
Complete arrival,
is that when you unpack all of your suitcases?
This move journals like this:
Moncton
Halifax
Calgary
Canmore
Nelson
Vancouver
These are all of the ways in which we have searched for our perfect product placement,
and I think our new version of Canadank has formed.
And yet, here we are, again. The kootenays are as friendly as ever, even though the faces are only familiar in small smatterings.
I am Here, like upon arriving at Mecca.
Complete arrival,
is that when you unpack all of your suitcases?
This move journals like this:
Moncton
Halifax
Calgary
Canmore
Nelson
Vancouver
These are all of the ways in which we have searched for our perfect product placement,
and I think our new version of Canadank has formed.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Calactus Vegetarian Restaurant
It's Canadian Thanksgiving this weekend and I have in my mind to bake some pumpkin pies. But, of course, what comes to mind is a recipe that I don't have, but may have to research and emulate, because Calactus is on the other side of the continent from me.
I'm sure that there is rice flour in the crumbly crust because it has that texture of fine rice. But maybe it is nuts and coconut, I just don't know what makes it so smooth.
I was told once that all the desserts at Calactus are vegan, so the delicious texture of their seasonal and incredible pie is somewhat of a mystery, to me. However, the exact right amount of nutmeg is ground onto the tofu cream for a delicious, nutritious, and spellbinding post meal victory.
When they had it on the freshly posted special board, I would find myself there again,in another day or so, just to ensure that I got two slices.
I wonder, if I had their recipe, maybe I'd get three.
I'm sure that there is rice flour in the crumbly crust because it has that texture of fine rice. But maybe it is nuts and coconut, I just don't know what makes it so smooth.
I was told once that all the desserts at Calactus are vegan, so the delicious texture of their seasonal and incredible pie is somewhat of a mystery, to me. However, the exact right amount of nutmeg is ground onto the tofu cream for a delicious, nutritious, and spellbinding post meal victory.
When they had it on the freshly posted special board, I would find myself there again,in another day or so, just to ensure that I got two slices.
I wonder, if I had their recipe, maybe I'd get three.
The Wedding Planner
When it comes time to think about your wedding day,( should you and your significant other go that way,) think in terms of color, first. When thinking red, is it a symbol of luck to you, or fire and passion?
Green and gold is what I went with, based in our literary concept from poetry that everything green turns gold. I also love that white and Grecian blue for an aquatic or fruit de mer fruitful union. A couple, I mean.
Now, go inside yourself and dream a dream about your long journey together and build around you from what is within your reach. This is the antithesis of a Big Fat Greek Wedding; this is your day.
And in that journey, feel the colors and bring them to the table and ceremony. For us, we had September pears (paired) from the tree behind the Shediac Inns we were evolving with, at that time in our lives. They were both green and gold and kept a few of the autum leaves with them in a glass bowl.
For our invitations, we printed with green ink, instead of paying for embossed gold. I mean, lets face it, we had a one year old and had just purchased our first house and we were alot more green than gold, more fresh than established.
Flowers are a huge expense. How do you spend money together as a couple? We felt very blesssed to receive the few freinds we invited who took long journeys to participate with us. So, what seemed like the best value for our florist money, we pinned exquisite orchids to everyone, which looked beautiful in the pictures. One word to the wise on that one, our under 8 bunch didn't utelize that cost at all, and destroyed them instantly!
A passion I share with my husband and our family is a passion for quality food. For us, a big spread of premade foods wasn't gonna cut it, so we plated our small group in an Inn on a bay in New Brunswick and were feasting on lobster. The restaurant let us cork our own champagne, so we were able to splurge and treat our group to a beautiful tasting of Veuve, Dom, and others.
We had what I would call a downmarket wedding, and sometimes, cutting costs felt a bit difficult - since we want to show our budding love. But, having money after the wedding and no debt sure made us appreciate our time together, even more. A strong financial start makes sense for the couple who are in it for the long run.
Green and gold is what I went with, based in our literary concept from poetry that everything green turns gold. I also love that white and Grecian blue for an aquatic or fruit de mer fruitful union. A couple, I mean.
Now, go inside yourself and dream a dream about your long journey together and build around you from what is within your reach. This is the antithesis of a Big Fat Greek Wedding; this is your day.
And in that journey, feel the colors and bring them to the table and ceremony. For us, we had September pears (paired) from the tree behind the Shediac Inns we were evolving with, at that time in our lives. They were both green and gold and kept a few of the autum leaves with them in a glass bowl.
For our invitations, we printed with green ink, instead of paying for embossed gold. I mean, lets face it, we had a one year old and had just purchased our first house and we were alot more green than gold, more fresh than established.
Flowers are a huge expense. How do you spend money together as a couple? We felt very blesssed to receive the few freinds we invited who took long journeys to participate with us. So, what seemed like the best value for our florist money, we pinned exquisite orchids to everyone, which looked beautiful in the pictures. One word to the wise on that one, our under 8 bunch didn't utelize that cost at all, and destroyed them instantly!
A passion I share with my husband and our family is a passion for quality food. For us, a big spread of premade foods wasn't gonna cut it, so we plated our small group in an Inn on a bay in New Brunswick and were feasting on lobster. The restaurant let us cork our own champagne, so we were able to splurge and treat our group to a beautiful tasting of Veuve, Dom, and others.
We had what I would call a downmarket wedding, and sometimes, cutting costs felt a bit difficult - since we want to show our budding love. But, having money after the wedding and no debt sure made us appreciate our time together, even more. A strong financial start makes sense for the couple who are in it for the long run.
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