Still Out of Office – But Getting There

December 13, 2011 2 comments

Hey Everyone.

I hope you are all doing well. As I sit to write this, I can’t believe it’s already December. Not even the beginning, the middle! The end of the year, and the holiday season for that matter, has snuck up on me quicker than Santa’s sleigh. Maybe it’s the lack of Christmas decorations where I’m staying. I think I should probably change that at some point soon. Then again it’ll probably be too late by the time I finish and I’ll just be taking them down. Maybe I can swing by your place for some holiday cheer?

Speaking of homes though, I’ve settled myself into a place with an old friend. This, for the time being, means I have a place to lay my head. As well as feed my starters, make that starter (lost one in the transition), strum my guitars, set up my computer and so forth. And if there is one good thing about relocation, it’s the inspiration provided from my cookbooks which are climbing the walls around my bed.

So where does this leave me you ask?  To be completely honest, it means I’m in a pretty constant state of flux still. Which in turn means that the blog suffers from my random days and current Moksha Yoga kick (50 classes in 49 days!). On the flip side, it also means that life is on the mend. Whoa, I wrote “means” a lot there didn’t I. And it just so happens that the changes I’m undergoing are full of ideas, some of which I’m working very diligently on for the new year. I don’t know if I’ve felt this excited by something food related in a long time. It’s gonna be awesome and I can’t wait to share it with you.

Here’s to a safe and warm festive season. Hopefully we can share a glass of nog, or even just a twitter handshake.

Warm regards,
Chris
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Pecha Kucha Night 12 – February 2, 212

January 17, 2012 Comments off

Just wanted to drop a quick update note here and say that I’ve been selected, along with my good friend Owen to speak at the upcoming  Pecha Kucha Night 12. I know that we are both really excited to talk!!!!!!

Edmonton’s NextGen presents Pecha Kucha Night 12, February 2, 212, at the Metro Cinema at the Garneau Theatre (8712 109 Street).

Doors and bar open at 6:30 p.m.; with presentations beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now at TIX on the Square; charge by phone at 780.420.1757 or online at www.tixonthesquare.ca.

Join the conversation on Twitter, hashtag #PKN12.

PKN12 features presentations on local ideas, projects and musings in the 20 slides x 20 second per slide format made popular world-wide by Klein Dytham Architecture.

A first for Pecha Kucha Nights in Edmonton, PKN12 features live music from Kevin Marsh and Jill Roszell.

 The presentation list looks like this:

1. Joseph Ahorro, GA Joe

  • U2: Adventures in General Admission

2. Chris Falconer, Foodie/HR Guy & Owen Petersen, Baker & Miller

  • A Stave of Life

3. Ben Henderson, Edmonton City Councillor, Ward 8

  • WinterCity Snaps: My Trip to the Arctic Circle

4. Sue Huff, Alberta Party Candidate

  • Creative Politics

5. Duncan Kinney, Writer/Credit Union Enthusiast