This city is unnaturally calm. A friend told me that he had never seen a single fight break out here in all his years in Vancouver. I have to agree with him that even though I occasionally hang around areas that invite violent acts, I have seen few actual altercations.
Well, one so far in the past five years, over space that spans the many kilometers from Abbotsford and Chilliwack to West Vancouver.
Even walking through the supposedly deadly area of East Hastings and Main St., the worst thing that has happened to me is the accosting of an old woman who said that I looked a lot like her son. Myths of hookers that lure you into alleyways where you’d get beaten up for your wallet, and junkies running at you with infected needles - these I have yet to see. Continue reading ‘The Police and the Private’
After a well deserved mental rest period, I’m back to talk some serious shit and innaguarate a new administration of insults. Want to see this show more often? CLICK HERE TO SEE HOW YOU CAN HELP.
Love and Fearlessness was such a pleasant surprise. What am I talking about, this flock blew my socks off! Using the act of sleeping to challenge the notion of private property is simply brilliant, and these folks have a chance to win. Don’t worry, just watch it and it will all make sense. Also for some reason this one cuts of at the end, but you get the picture. If I am able to find one with the last minute or so, I’ll re-post.
Are you ready… … for $3 a litre gasoline? … for sky rocketing food prices? … to completely change the way live? Join the Vancouver Peak Oil Executive for a screening and a panel discussion of "End of Suburbia". This public forum made up of city planners, food experts and community organizers, will explore how ready Vancouver is for a low energy future, and what we can do to prepare for this turning point in history.
Friday April 11th 7:30 pm
Ukrainian Orthodox Hall
154 10th Avenue East, (10th @ Main st.) (map)
Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
This city is unnaturally calm. A friend told me that he had never seen a single fight break out here in all his years in Vancouver. I have to agree with him that even though I occasionally hang around areas that invite violent acts, I have seen few actual altercations.
Who's talking shit