Creating the good old days, one day at a time.
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Xiao Long Bao at Peaceful Restaurant
Located in Burnaby on Edmonds near Kingsway in a very nondescript building is a culinary gem revered by food aficionados – the Peaceful Restaurant.
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Mei Le Restaurant’s Dim Sum Delicacies
Mei Le Restaurant is located in a nondescript strip mall in Coquitlam near the corner of Lougheed Highway and Schoolhouse. Mei Le does not look fancy when you walk into the restaurant. It can even feel crowded or cramped as there are so many tables with people crowded around them enjoying their meals. This is…
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Entitled People
Hell hath no fury like that of a middle aged white male who has been mildly inconvenienced.
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Siam Le Bien; A Neighbourhood Gem
Last week we were visiting Companion Books on Hastings near Gilmore when we spotted Siam Le Bien, a Thai food eatery which is nestled in the heart of the Burnaby Heights neighbourhood. Siam Le Bien Thai Restaurant stands as a haven for those seeking an authentic Thai dining experience. Within its walls, this little gem…
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The Debate About Autonomous Vehicles
In the ever-evolving landscape of transportation, the debate between autonomous vehicles (AVs) and human-operated vehicles has taken center stage.
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The Trading Post Eatery Abbotsford
On Saturday night my buddy and I were headed out to Abbotsford to see the Doobie Brothers in concert and we needed a pre-concert meal. We hit up the Trading Post Eatery in Abbotsford for some dinner. I have to admit that the Trading Post Eatery was not our first choice for our eats. However,…
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Brave Star Selvage Denim
Just as the antithesis of fast food is slow food, the denim gear from Brave Star Selvage is the opposite of fast fashion. Slow fashion, like Brave Star Selvage, approaches the production process from a more mindful perspective, considering the ethics and sustainability of every step of the supply chain. This also means that slow…
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Sushi Vending Machine
Translink, the organization that runs basically all the transit in Metro Vancouver, had a sushi vending machine installed at a Coquitlam Skytrain station.
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Building a Better MouseTrap
I have a problem with mice this year and my regular mouse traps can’t keep up with the number of mice that are trying to take over the cabin so, I built a better mousetrap that embraces the old school technology.
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The Princess Auto Log Splitter
I had the opportunity to use my log splitter again. In brief, I love it.
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