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so long, Richard’s on Richards

Posted on July 20, 2009July 20, 2009 by Eric, your haikuist

Richard’s on Richards, originally uploaded by Mister Wind-Up Bird. I’m currently on Salt Spring Island attempting to eat my body weight in goat cheese, but I wanted to acknowledge the passing of Vancouver’s answer to CBGB, Richard’s on Richards, which is gone as of today. Ever since I moved to Vancouver, I heard rumours Richard’s…

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I’m moving!

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Eric, your haikuist

Yes, after living at my beloved die Kommune for six years, on June 1st, I’m finally moving out on my own. I would also like to report that looking for an apartment in Vancouver? Not much fun. Trying to get an apartment you like in your first-choice of neighbourhood in Vancouver? Also less than entertaining….

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in a gloomy woods

Posted on July 2, 2007July 3, 2007 by Eric, your haikuist

hikers in a gloomy woods, originally uploaded by Mister Wind-Up Bird. Hiking the Baden-Powell trail through the decidedly murky rainforest of Vancouver’s North Shore.

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The Templeton

Posted on September 9, 2006September 9, 2006 by Eric, your haikuist

Gillian at The Templeton, originally uploaded by Mister Wind-Up Bird. The Templeton is a little diner on Granville St, wedged uncomfortably into a block of sex shops. It’s been running since 1934 and has lots of vintage diner touches, but the free wireless and video projector showing cartoons are probably more recent additions. It also…

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