I was walking down Main Street here in Vancouver, with my amazing mom
and my adventurous nephew, enjoying a light rain and a pleasant conversation
about the importance of good friends……when I just had to stop for there in the
window of BIRKELAND BROS WOOL SHOP were these amazing creatures
dancing and signing about all things wooly. They [...]

Well, you have all heard of the November Moustache – or MOVEMBER –
the great duty of all blessed with hefty hair follicles on the upper lip
banned together to bring more attention to PROSTATE CANCER.
Well, while stroking the fine stubble, on my equally fine face, and pondering
on the benefits of bringing attention to important issues with [...]

Yes, it is raining today here in Vancouver. I love it. Its wet.
A nice steady example of how gravity works. Rain makes puddles
that children splash in with their rubber boots. I love to splash
puddles too. Especially on my bike. The deeper the puddle the better.
Here is Vancouver there is [...]

Gabriel Dawe has created some amazing art. He has constructed huge
sculptures out of thread. He grew up in Mexico and he was unable to practise
embroidery or textiles because he was a boy. Many years later, and now living
in Canada, he is able to explore his desire to create “social constructions” which
are inspired by [...]

Coats coats coats
gloves gloves gloves
pants pants pants
love love love
Do you have extra warm clothes that you
would like to donate this holiday season?
I know I do, here are some places to drop
them off here in the Metro-Vancouver area.
Covenant House
Location: 575 Drake Street, Vancouver, BC
The Salvation Army
Location: 119 East Cordova Street
Union Gospel Mission
Location: 616 E Cordova Street
The [...]

The Galapagos islands are 973 km off the the west coast of South America. The islands
closest neighbour is Ecuador. There are 18 main islands (that are 1 square km in size or
more), and three smaller islands. The islands were discovered by a Spaniard named Fray
Tomás de Berlanga, March 10, 1535. The Galapagos [...]

Yes, it is the little things in life that make it special. Like this little
rough skinned newt I came across while biking on the Seymor trail.
There is a sign about 1.5 kilometres in, on the trail that indicates that
there are newts crossing the trail and how we trails users should keep
our eyes open. [...]

Gogo Bonkers is proud to be a part of the International Bog days festvial
at Burns Bog this Sunday, July 25 2010.
This is a FREE event with live music and amazing tours of the bog.
10:30 to 3:30 at 10388 Nordel Court (Planet Ice) in North Delta.
The south end of the Alex Fraser bridge.
Call 604-572-0373 for information.
International [...]

This is an insect wing I found. It had snagged between two rocks, so I pulled it free,
barely aware of its winged perspective. I desired to harness the wind within its
miraculous design.
Oh, the freedom of imagined flight. The earth the tree the branch the nest
the hive the bee the wings [...]

Ever wonder how many grains of sand there are?
Do you know where sand comes from?
Well, some people count money and some people
count cars, but Saandy, he counts sand…………
How many grains of sand can fit in your hand?
Of course, it does not matter how many grains of sand there are.
Counting sand is an act of elevated [...]