Popcorn (cover) ~ Gershon Kingsley

 

The Last Jedi

After the clusterfuck disaster that was The Force Awakens, I decided never to watch another so-called Star Wars movie. This review of the next installment in Disney's cash grab, The Last Jedi, is to the point and hilarious and makes me long for days past.

Each of us, by our existence, invokes a universe ... from the space, matter, time and energy around us ... that would otherwise be formless. As we pass, so does that universe.

Time Will Tell

Damn ... these lads are good. A performance that is gorgeous in its message, depth and simplicity.

Luna on her cushion

It's not actually HER cushion, but she likes to think it is.

Now I've been crazy, couldn't you tell?
I threw stones at the stars, but the whole sky fell
Now I'm covered up in straw, belly up on the table
Well I drank and sang, and I passed in the stable

Trouble brewing

Some very nice pics taken in Canada's north.

The nice thing about -40 is that you don't have to ask "Is that celsius or fahrenheit?"

Bah Sah Gim

Hinterland Who's Who

Go Beavers!

Darcy Quinn. Gratitude, love, joy, pride. If these things took up space, mine would fill this Universe and then some.

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McCulloch Peak

A nice pic of the Cascades from McCulloch Peak with fog over the valley, by Peter. Of all the places I have run, none has changed my life like McCulloch Peak. The Hike was such a wonderful gift. I will always be grateful. I hope it goes on forever.

I've gotten as used to Vancouver as I'm gonna.

Anna's Hummingbird

A beautiful picture of an Anna's Hummingbird, in the care of Wildlife Rescue of BC. On the mend after striking a window. Expected to make a full recovery. Good luck little one.

If I ever figure myself out ... that WOULD be special :) Most of me hopes I don't.

Into Dust ~ Mazzy Star

Still ... falling.
Breathless and on ... again.
Inside ... today.
Beside me ... today.

Songs From A Secret Garden

Secret Garden Heartstrings Nocturne Chaconne cerulean

Dad. I wish you were here. Your beautiful granddaughter Kayla has had her own beautiful daughter: Darcy Quinn Schnekenburger. You would be so proud of both of them. Darcy is simply wondrous. A new sunrise on so many lives. Keegan is a good man. Together Kayla and Keegan will raise a wonderful person. I know you would add Darcy's picture to your wallet, right next to Rydra and Kayla :) We miss you.

Dead Can Dance ~ In Power We Entrust the Love Advocated

My little Princess in action

Ari Hest- Bird Never Flies

Darcy Quinn

Marilyn and I became grandparents today! Her name is Darcy Quinn. A beautiful name for a beautiful girl. So very, very happy. Cannot wait to meet you angel. So very proud of your mother. You look just like her.

I just found out sir. I remember the first time we met ... in RB 1042. I remember taking your multivariate stats course, the only course I had with you. You called me into your office after the first class. You said … and I quote … “I don’t like your attitude!” What you didn’t like was me chewing gum and drinking coffee during your class. So I stopped doing those things. It was a tough course, but you were always available to help. You offered to help with the stats on my thesis. I remember taking walks with you on the campus to talk about my numerical problems. You always had good advice. I remember playing squash with you. I remember drinking liquor with you in your office, from the bottle you hid in your desk. You never called me Frank. I never called you Tom. They don’t make them like you anymore sir. So very, very sad that you are gone. Rest in peace dear Herr Hazenberg.

Fripp ~ Exposure

Vocals: Terre Roche
"It is impossible to achieve the aim without suffering." ~ John G. Bennett

Early Days

"Silence is a form of endorsement. Silence makes you complicit. Silence is the enemy of truth." ~ Kurt Bardella

Kiira and Luna

Guardians of the Universe!

Snow Patrol

lortap wons

This is your brain on data

It is imperative that you always remember ... you are loved.

Time Room

Time Room: A room within which the rate at which time passes (time flow) may be arbitrarily increased or decreased, relative to local time flow. Within a time room, all processes (physical, chemical, biological, quantal, etc.) occur at rates proportional to the room's time flow. Consequently, from within a time room, there is no way to tell whether the room's time is flowing faster or slower than local time.

Beautiful Thoughtful Alien

Our Advent Calendar ... dark chocolates!

Marilyn gets odd days, I get even :)

I don't do data.

My boss: "Do you procrastinate?"
Me: "Can I get back to you on that?"

"Now cracks a noble heart.
Good night, sweet prince,

And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!"

~ Shakespeare

Be comfortable with being nothing.

This is ground control. We miss you.

There is no 'I' in 'colonoscopy'. A big thank you to Dr. Rosenfeld for maxing out my sedation, and to the crew at St. Paul's for all their TLC.

平原綾香

平原綾香
木星
Ayaka Hirahara ~ Jupiter ~ from The Planets of Gustav Holst

MCML

村治佳織 Kaori Muraji
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
A beautiful, skillful rendition of Ryuichi Sakamoto's classic.

They don't make them like this anymore. 

Indiana Wants Me ~ R Dean Taylor

 

Nine Inch Nails ~ A Warm Place

At once joy and sorrow

Solar Visitor

Safe travels Oumuamua. Thanks for dropping by.

These are waypoints.

Levidrome

Levidrome: A word that when spelled backwards forms a different word, e.g. 'pots' to 'stop'.

Good luck Levi!

K-2SO. Best droid ever.

Assume everyone you meet is carrying a light saber and knows how to use it.

Planet of Dreams

We're backing up a major plan
We're treading on thin, thin ice
We're walking under golden sun
We're living in a Planet of Dreams

Bowie with Gail Ann Dorsey

It would be more appropriate to think of time as a meadow.

Stream flowing uphill.

"We don't need a reason to care for each other ... We just need to care." ~ c3Eg19

Look Back In Anger

"You know who I am," he said
The speaker was an angel
He coughed and shook his crumpled wings
Closed his eyes and moved his lips
"It's time we should be going"

Keep Breathing

You are loved.

Happy Birthday Kiira!

Janine

I miss you.

Darth Vader's Rage

The sequel and the prequels sucked big time. But this little snippet from Rogue One is worthy of the original.

I shall be telling this with a sigh

Somewhere ages and ages hence:

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I —

I took the one less traveled by,

And that has made all the difference.

~ Robert Frost

Portal over Boundary

Our little rapscallion Luna dressed up for Halloween. Love you my little monkey.

Happy anniversary to you and your wonderful pack Bo! Love you.

Like Ships Without Anchors

Dream Home

Empty heart full. Still.

Neunundneunzig Luftballons

Ich hab' 'nen Luftballon gefunden.
Ich denk' an euch und lass' ihn fliegen.

Miss you.

Imagine Dragons

"Don't get too close
It's dark inside
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide"

Word Of The Day Today's Word: concision

With Scott at Mt Adams 6 years ago

So much fun with such a good soul

The Tragically Hip - Bobcaygeon

With respect, admiration and gratitude. Thank you.

There was a time when life was simpler. But that time never existed.

How did such a tiny stream carve such a huge canyon through me?

Sigur Rós ~ Ekki múkk

Never underestimate the ability of other creatures willing to help you on your journey. Never underestimate your ability to help other creatures on their journey.

Little One. Know that I still think of you. You have not been forgotten. I will never forget you. I will carry you with me, everywhere I go, until my last day.

“Be brave, little one. Be brave. Sleep, little one. Sleep. And when you wake, I might be gone. Sleep. Look around. You will find your own way home.”

Have You Forgotten

A possibility was born the day you were born,
and it will live as long as you live.
~ Marcus Solero

Have You Forgotten ~ Mark Kozelek

cerulean

Lobo and Osito

Lobo and Osito ~ pic by Tejona :)

Tejona and Caballo

Heading for IMTUF. They rocked it! Love you two!!

Will Johnson - Glacial Slurs

Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence ~ Ryuichi Sakamoto

You are at once nothing and everything.

Will Johnson ~ Atlanta

Bo at the Condor 25K

You're looking great Bo! It was so good to see you, your mom and sister. Love you.

One of my favorite races. It was so good to see everyone again.

Ólafur Arnalds - ...and they have escaped the weight of darkness

Your existence is so improbable ... so very ... unlikely. Some might say a miracle :) Love and hugs.

Body shield. Armed.

When I grow up I want to be a Third Stage Guild Navigator.

To Kill A Mockingbird

"Do you ever think of me?"

Gratitude.

Marys Peak

Moon over Marys Peak. Pic by Todd Miller. Nice work Todd :)

Luz de Sol with goats at IMTUF

You never know what you`ll run into at a 100.

Our Prime Minister wearing Chewbacca socks :) May the Force be with you dude :)

"Not too soon for me to see the stars of home."
~ Romulan Commander thinks aloud

The intention remains: that it be sought.

Joe Howlett

Rest in Peace Joe Howlett. You were a brave kind soul who made a difference.

Chintimini Wildlife Center

These folks do such good work

Luna

Max Richter - On the Nature of Daylight

Like heads and tails, attachment and despair.

Kyuubi

So very nice to meet you today Kyuubi (Cube-ee) ... and your human. Hope to see you again sometime.

You taught me the courage of stars before you left.
How light carries on endlessly, even after death.
With shortness of breath, you explained the infinite.
How rare and beautiful it is to even exist.
~ Sleeping At Last 

May all dogs be loved

Moonbase Alpha

Ketchup: The only condiment you can really count on.

I dreamed of you last night Voyteck. We were talking. I told you that I had been to the future and you weren’t there. You were as equanimous as ever. I was madly writing down everything you were saying so that it wouldn’t be forgotten. I miss you.

It was only 14K, and on road, but my first since imploding at the Ridge Run back in February. Felt good to race again.

Beaver at False Creek

On my walk to work

Yours without why is ours.

Mariposa Tenaz

One of the finest long runners I have ever known. So very proud of you Mariposa.

Three amazing trail runners

So very lucky to know these ladies.

"Tall trees. Tough trails."

Compassion

Kiira

Our beautiful girl in her prime. Love you pupper.

"Needing so much more than needed"

Still surprised that this exists only here.

Each breath harvesting oxygen.

"BTW - it's 2017. Where the hell are our flying cars?"

Midge Lake

Pic by my buddy Mikey back home. Midge Lake. Thanks dude. Do you remember that night one of the kayaks got away from us? :)

Rolling Stones ~ Wild Horses

Living at the corner of Hope and Despair. It's a very busy intersection of many, many streets ... and no stop lights or stop signs. Actually ... no directions of any kind.

Moby ~ Everloving

I have known such love. Of such wonderful people and such wonderful dogs.

Osito and Lynn on the PCT

So great catching up with these two! Love and hugs! 💚💚💚

Genesis ~ The Brazilian

The grunt section of every ultra, put to music. Thar be dragons.

One way to find happiness is to stop looking for it.

M83 Outro

Blade Runner, Tears in Rain, a full Vangelis track

> "Is the glass half full or half empty?"
< "The glass is bigger than it needs to be."

Bullock's Oriole Release

Good luck little fella.

BC Wildlife Rescue

Bo at Waldo

Bo at the Twins Aid Station, Waldo 100K in 2015. Such a good pupper. Such a good old soul. Love you buddy. Hope to see you at Condor. Pic by Sharon, Bo's mom.

(I left this post blank so that at some point in the future I can go back in time to this day and leave a message ;) )

Never Cry Wolf

If you can find happiness in the joy of others, you will always have a source of joy yourself.

So many of the best parts of my life happened because of you.

Already Gone

We were always meant to say goodbye.

Bowen Island

With the pack at Bowen Island. So calm and peaceful there.

Fat Dog

Had the pleasure of sharing the trails at Fat Dog with these two amazing trail runners. Gaby was running the 50M, Elisha and I were pacing her. So much fun! Love you both.

Such a lovely story.

Sense of Doubt

Sense of Doubt ~ David Bowie

Java

It has been another year since your passing little pupper. Still missing you. Always will. One day we'll run together again.

Rebel Rebel

With Rydra at Romer's. Pic by Marilyn. ❤❤❤