Update

I’ve been thinking about what to write about and of late there hasn’t been much happening worthy enough to be scribed. But I thought I’d share with you a few items that have been on my list of things to write about. So here they are:Ismail’s blog: My good friend, Ismail, has moved to London and is doing a way better job of updating his blog than I am mine. And can I just say… brilliant! His stories of his daily meanderings among the London crowds are witty, interesting and a delight to read. Kudos to him.Mattamy Homes: I read while perusing the web that Mattamy Homes is coming to Calgary, building in communities in the N.E. and in Airdrie. The thing that really caught my eye about Mattamy was their deliberate use of wide lots. It’s a rarity these days in the super-sprawling metropolis of Calgary to find lots wider than 30′, except of course if you’re looking at estate homes. But there is a scarce supply of homes built on wide lots… until now. Keep your eye out for these guys when they arrive. Their homes are beautiful and their wide lots will be a hot commodity. (Hey builders! Take notice!)Justice: The latest Telus commercial (with the fishes) is to the tune of Phantom by Justice. If you’re in to dance you already know about these guys, who are out of France. For the rest of us, well, just check them out. Saweet!English lesson: I received a grammar lesson from my wife the other day, which is interesting because I’m the English major in the house. Just goes to show! Anyway kids, remember, after a semi colon (;) begin with lowercase. After a colon (:) begin with a capital.  And a little Christmas shopping tip for everyone out there who works during the day: Head to the mall right after work. It’s deserted. Everyone else is at home feeding their kids, doing homework, walking their dog (Like I should be doing) and the mall is empty. It doesn’t get busy until about 7 when everyone is finished dinner, tired of their homework, or doesn’t have a dog and wants to go shopping.That’s it! CheersD. 

Watch

I came across an interesting “must have” gift for this season’s gift giving pleasure. It’s a watch. Last I heard, watches were going the way of the dinosaur (with cell phones, PDA’s and MP3 players all seen as replacing the need for a common wristwatch). Have you ever heard of Franck Muller? Besides the totally cool way he spells his name, I have been completely awe-stuck by his craft – he designs and constructs the most brilliant watches that are more than just timepieces, they are complete works of art.

Regarded as the creator of the most complicated watches in the world, Franck Muller has numerous watch patents, the record for the smallest working Tourbillion in the world, the “crazy hours” design seemingly straight out of Alice in Wonderland, and many, many other ingenious accomplishments. A Franck Muller watch is now on my Christmas wish list! However, at starting prices hovering the tens’ of thousands of dollars, I may just have to settle for a Timex.