Building a Brand In April 2010 I was invited to present at BC Social Media Summit, organized by Rob Cooper as a fundraiser for his participation in The Ride To Conquer Cancer. Here are the slides from my presentation "Building a Brand, Lessons Learned from Twestival Victoria". Thanks for the opportunity Rob! Building a Brand … [Read more...]
Quadra Village Day 2010
April 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I’ve been involved in the Quadra Village Day planning committee since shortly after moving to my new neighbourhood. What a dynamic group of individuals representing the community, business, the city and local not for profits. In these times of budgetary restraint, it’s wonderful to see a community pull together to produce an entirely FREE family friendly event. … [Read more...]
Soup – Canned or Home-Made?
December 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
There is something about a bowl of hot soup on a cold day! Especially in the weeks before winter holidays when it seems like everyone (me included) is trying to cram too much (shopping, volunteering, partying, visiting) into too little time. Today between volunteering for Santa’s Breakfast at the Burnside Gorge Community Centre and delivering truffles to @2GlassyLadies at the Moss Street Market Craft Fair; and before the excellent “Little Shop … [Read more...]
In Memorium – Happy 60th Birthday Yves Loran!
October 17, 2009 By 2 Comments
It went zipping by so fast a few days ago, the tweet from @sarahpetrescu. It would have been her dad's 58th birthday, so to honour him she was going to the union meeting, then to light a candle, and toast. That's when it hit me - my late husband's birthday , October 17th, was fast approaching - quick calculation; it would have been his 60th today. And I forgot! So, in honour of Yves Loran.... Yves was a lover of single malt Scotch, judo, … [Read more...]
Arts Cuts Affect Us All
August 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Our local radio station, CFAX 1070, has on online poll “Would significant funding cuts to British Columbia’s arts programs affect you personally?” To me, the results are astonishing – over 60% of respondents indicate that they are not personally affected. And yet, if you have ever attended a live theatre performance, walked through the art gallery, listened to a free outdoor concert, sang in a choir, been a participant at a community … [Read more...]
