17 May 2009

I have a fantastic opportunity to meet His Royal Highness and represent Victoria on the way to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) conference in Whistler.

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...It is in recognition of all that Carla brought to the City during her tenure. And a standing reminder of howimportant art – in its many forms – is to the City of Victoria. A reminder of how much art and poetry enrich us as individuals and as a community...

...I look forward to the times when I walk down this street only to find someone standing reading, thinking, feeling, and taking something away with them – something personal and valuable.

left to right in the photo on the left:

Dean Fortin, Mayor of  Victoria

Carla Funk, Victoria’s first Poet Laureate
 

27 June 2009

Saturday night was presentation night at the Paparazzi's Club.  Club owner Attila presents Pride Parade Coordinator David Tilson with a cheque to help with the week's events.

The City of Victoria issued a proclamation, noting the importance of having a city that is welcoming and inclusive of everyone.

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...My advice, for what it’s worth, is for each of you to take chances and be bold...

...Follow your heart, use your head and change the world..

...you never need to accept only one version of who you are...

left to right in the photo below: