Barry Lyndon

If you ahven't seen Stanley Kubrick's, 'Barry Lyndon'. Go now. This scene is perhaps the best seduction scene of any movie ever....

jolly wolly doodle all the day

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National Film Board Oldies but Goodies

Ok. As I was searching for a video to show Matty on youtube, I came across this old vignette. Bring back any memories?




How about this one? (I always thought it scandalous when the faces started kissing)

She fancies herself a photographer now....

Art imitates life. Who said that? All my years of art history education and I can't remember a damn thing. Andre Breton? Oops, Oscar Wilde. Weird. Here are some more of my dabbles.

Sonja Ahlers.

An artist that used to show at the gallery I managed in Vancouver has just crept back into my consciousness. As I was unpacking yet another box of books, I came across a catalogue from a show Sonja Ahlers had in Japan.

Sonja's art is near and dear to my heart. She creates these amazing Fierce Bunnies, one of which (Grandpa) is resting comfortably in Oliver's room. Sonja is one of those artists that you couldn't imagine being anything else. Her studio locations range from the Yukon, to the inside of a mushroom in Toronto. Everything she writes is brilliant and thoughtful, and her photographs are clean and crisp and bright. Oh and did I mention she shares my obsession with Heart?



I highly recommend reading her blog, scoping her art, and adoring her bunnies.




*Nestled inside the belly of each bunny is a lucky penny. About 5 months after I had received my bunny, I found out I was pregnant. I sent her an email and jokingly asked if they had fertility powers. She confirmed my suspicions.*

Flora II

I heard from my lil' cousin today! Yay! He lives in Korea and I never see him anymore which is very difficult for me. We were pretty good friends growing up and over the years my respect and admiration for him has grown exponentially. He's one of those guys that seems to k now a little about everything cool: photography, politics, philosophy, music. Yup, proud I am related.

Anyhow, what does this have to do with flora? Well, he said he'd like to see some more of my photos, so here are a few more. Miss you Matthew!*








*Yes, Matthew is the name of my cousin as well as my fiancee. That's how much I look up to my cousin. Kidding, that would be super weird.

Perfect Saturday

As promised, we strolled on down to the harbour on Saturday morning and it was THE most perfect day to photograph some of the ships. The fog was so dense that you could barely make out some of the ships!

When we first rolled up to the water we literally ran into the most perfect pirate in the world. My camera was tucked in its case so no photos. But picture Jack Sparrow costume with a dirty face and an even dirtier voice. He was fabulous.

Those fellas in the sailor suits are from the Russian ship that I pictured in my previous post. (the Kruzenshtern). This leads me to another topic: Russians. I am Russian, so keep that in mind....Looking at the pictures, I mentioned that I loved Russians. Yes an odd blanket statement. What I seem to like about all of the Russian I've ever met is that they are stoic. You never know if they are enjoying themselves or not. But that is precisely what intrigues me. During the parade yesterday, all of the other crews were yelling and playing drums and dancing, but the Ruskies were all bidness. (see picture below). They are riddles wrapped in enigmas. Oh yeah, and I love borscht.