Posted in Culture on 01. Jul, 2009 by Julie.
Over the weekend we took a short trip to the Bristol Museum to view the Banksy Art Exhibit. Banksy, the world famous elusive graffiti artist, had his first organized showing in what is speculated to be his hometown of Bristol, England. His art has popped up all over the world and up until now, without [...]
That’s right. Join a cause. And maybe even join in on a protest march. With drums and banners and chants. And if you are lucky, TV cameras. Let me explain more.
One of the biggest challenges in my experience of living abroad is meeting and making new friends. Slowly, intentionally, and sometimes randomly God has been [...]
I live in an English-speaking country. I speak English. It should always be that easy, but it is not. Accents get in the way. I had a little instance the other day that left me as puzzled as I once was hearing Black Crows “Too Hot To Handle” -”Hey little thing let me light your [...]
Posted in Culture, Life, Technology on 24. Mar, 2009 by Wayland.
I think this is pretty cool: http://ignite.oreilly.com/
I’ll be attending Ignite Cardiff. http://www.cardiffwebscene.com/events/ignite-cardiff-2
Cheers.
Living in Great Britain for 2.5 years, I have inevitably learned quite a lot from the Brits. I have embraced these things, especially in the area of hospitality, and now they have become a part of me. When I see you next, across the pond, you may just see a few of these in action.
Brits [...]
Posted in Culture on 22. Nov, 2008 by Wayland.
The Killers are quickly becoming one of my favorite bands. Their new album Day and Age is coming out in a couple of days.
On their first album, Hot Fuss, they have a song called All These Things That I Have Done. I can’t get the tune out of my head. I know it’s old, but [...]