The rabbits have a plan
There are times in life when you don’t realize things until a stranger asks you about it. This occured to me the other day when in a casual conversation I was asked “So, how long have you been in Edmonton?”.
This caused me to pause, and then realize that I’ve been in Edmonton almost 10 years.
10 YEARS??
Has it been that long since I left my homeland? A country of bunnyhugs, Vico, and watermelon hats!
To be honest I quite enjoy Edmonton. Sure, people get whiny when it’s winter, sure the transit system is slower than 1998 dial-up (unless you’re headed through a small part of the middle of the city only), and maybe there is a collective civic identity crisis, but Edmonton is quite nice. Fun people, a gorgeous river valley, gourmet ice cream stores… Edmonton has a lot to like.
There is one thing, however, that has always bothered me; one thing that has peaked my curiosity, my suspicion, and as, time passed, also my terror.
The rabbits. (more…)
Weekend Fun
Rocket sleds eh?
Looks like WinterLight is going out with a bang. It’s been a fun way to embrace our long, dark season.
Actually, looking at this weekend there are quite a few fun things happening. And you know I’m turning to ShareEdmonton to load us up with the good stuff.
Ooh, there’s the Grilled Cheese Olympics! That’s happening Sunday.
If you’ve got kids you might be checking out the Mom, Pop & Tots Fair, over at the Edmonton Expo Centre.
The circus is in Edmonton.
Edmonton gets to shine on the TED stage this Saturday, with TEDxEdmonton. It’s happening over at the TransAlta Arts Barns. Tickets were highly sought-after and are likely out of your hands, but there is an after-party. Plus, you can watch all the TEDx action online.
The 2010 Edmonton Golf Show clearly has to mean it’s almost, really spring.
If you’ve got the spirit why not check out the Alberta Cheerleading Association’s Total Spirit Championship over at West Edmonton Mall.
That dog is a better painter than me.
Our friends over at Tailz passed along an interesting event; HART’s “Pawsitively Painted,” which is a dog art auction. That’s art BY the dogs. Really.
And you’d be helping out other dogs in need. Aww…
Over at our new favourite venue, The ARTery, you’ve got Kate Maki playing Sunday.
Gee…I wonder why The ARTery would be our new favourite…could it be because we’ll be part of #yegswap next weekend? Probably.
Actually, it’s shaping up to be quite a fun night.
You will bring some cool stuff that you just got bored with, or don’t have space for, and I will do the same. We will throw it all onto a giant table and pick up some new things. So, not only are you going to get some of your spring cleaning done, you’re going to get sweet new stuff to play with, and for almost free.
Oh, and next Saturday, while you’re hanging out with some of your favourite Edmonton bloggers and podcasters, you can listen to great local music from Lyra Brown, The Mystery Ponies and The Joe.
Have a great weekend.
See you next weekend. (Wow, I’m getting pushy.)
