Blanketing the City
Jane Jacobs wrote, “Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody.” That was the thought that came to mind … Continue reading Blanketing the City
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A Building Transformed
A building is defined as a structure with a roof and walls. This simple description holds the complexities of our world. We live, learn, play and work in buildings … Continue reading A Building Transformed
We Shape Our Cities
Winston Churchill once said “We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” Every city has a story that encompasses all the memories of the people who lived in their … Continue reading We Shape Our Cities
A Woman’s Voice – Kinuko Laskey
Today, I celebrated International Women’s Day by visiting Kinuko Laskey. Even though she moved on from this existence on November 3, 2004, I feel her presence and fierce courage every … Continue reading A Woman’s Voice – Kinuko Laskey
Who Decides?
“I write from my soul. This is the reason that critics don’t hurt me, because it is me. If it was not me, if I was pretending to be someone … Continue reading Who Decides?
Terracotta Warriors: The Grand Banquet & Auction
The Grand Banquet and Auction was held on the evening of September 27, 2012. It was a remarkable success. That morning I came to see my Terracotta Warriors together … Continue reading Terracotta Warriors: The Grand Banquet & Auction
Terracotta Warriors: The Warrior of Love
This post was to have been the concluding Terracotta Warriors Post. Having chased my Terracotta Warriors for over a five month period, I never expected that there would be a … Continue reading Terracotta Warriors: The Warrior of Love
Terracotta Warriors: Buried Treasure
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” ― Lao Tzu Buried Treasure had the farthest journey to make – Whitehorse, Yukon, which is approximately 1,478 kilometres or … Continue reading Terracotta Warriors: Buried Treasure
Terracotta Warriors: Romantic Journey to the Land of the Dragon
This Terracotta Warrior lived up to his promise of a romantic journey. I found him guarding the gates of the famous Continental Seafood Restaurant known to offer a succulent repast … Continue reading Terracotta Warriors: Romantic Journey to the Land of the Dragon
Terracotta Warriors: The Son of Heaven
The Son of Heaven was the name bestowed on any sovereign of Imperial China reigning between the founding of the Qin Dynasty in 221 BCE to the fall of Yuan … Continue reading Terracotta Warriors: The Son of Heaven
Terracotta Warriors: Great Wall and Meng Jiangnu
Lady Meng Jiangnu is the heroine of a Chinese folk narrative. Meng Jiangnu’s beloved husband, Fan Qiliang, was captured and sent to labour on the Great Wall. When she did … Continue reading Terracotta Warriors: Great Wall and Meng Jiangnu
Terracotta Warriors: The Brilliant Warrior
The Brilliant Warrior was chosen to guard the gardens named after the legendary Dr. Sun Yat Sen, the Chinese revolutionary leader and statesman. Dr. Sun Yat Sen, considered by many … Continue reading Terracotta Warriors: The Brilliant Warrior
