http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com My words, visions & trivia along the way Thu, 23 May 2013 14:12:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://s2.wp.com/i/buttonw-com.png http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2013/05/23/injecting-life-and-identity-outdoor-public-art-in-the-prairies/ http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2013/05/23/injecting-life-and-identity-outdoor-public-art-in-the-prairies/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 14:03:29 +0000 Jean http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/?p=4694 Continue reading →]]> http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2013/05/23/injecting-life-and-identity-outdoor-public-art-in-the-prairies/feed/ 0 thirdwavecycling Folk art mounted outdoors at a private home. Has most iconic prairie images. Inglewood area, Calgary AB 2013. Wood grain elevators now increasingly rare heritage prairie structures. Features even mountain sheep on mountain slopes. Photo by J. Chong Blackfoot Indian dancer in vibrant splendour on utility box. By Erlton LRT station. 2012. Photo by J Chong. Commissioned by City of Calgary. Flip side of utility box features tepee. Calgary AB 2012. Photo by J Chong Mocassined dancing shoes juxtaposed against more recent cowboy boot stampin' celebrations. Near Calgary Stampede grounds 2012. Photo by J Chong Metal horses galloping near the Alberta courthouse. Refreshing breakaway metal art in downtown. Photo by J Chong 2011. Bison statue by bike-pedestrian path at Fort Calgary 2012. Until recently, it was half hidden by bushes. Photo by J Chong Bronze sculpture art tableau of cowboys and horses in water. Oil Sands Plaza, Stampede Grounds by Saddledome. Calgary AB 2012. Finishing touches on music-inspired art work on utility box. Across from future site for Canadian National Museum of Music, former King Edward Hotel. Calgary AB 2012. Photo by J Chong Wire metal head sculpture permanent art at front plaza in Bow Building. Downtown Calgary, AB. Photo by J. Becker 2013 2012 mural depicts riotous colour of movement --people, cars, bike. Along bike-pedestrian underpass at Inglewood 9th Ave SW. Calgary AB. Photo by J Chong Autumn fireball sunset overlooking southeast Calgary hills. By J Chong 2012. Is scenery like this too ordinary to capture on large scale outdoor public art for urban Calgarians? http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2013/05/06/escaping-slavery-into-ontario-underground-railroad-spawned-afro-canadian-communities/ http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2013/05/06/escaping-slavery-into-ontario-underground-railroad-spawned-afro-canadian-communities/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 12:54:43 +0000 Jean http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/?p=4444 Continue reading →]]> http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2013/05/06/escaping-slavery-into-ontario-underground-railroad-spawned-afro-canadian-communities/feed/ 6 thirdwavecycling Quilt highlights slaves' flight to freedom via the Underground Railroad, a loose network of people that worked secretly to guide slaves into Canada. Chatham, ON 2009. Photo by J.Chong Chatham-Kent County area an agricultural area for Ontario. Known for tomato production. Dresden ON 2009. Known as "topsy-turvy" dolls before the Civil War. Choose either black or white doll that are joined together. Buxton Museum, ON 2009. Part of private special collection. Photo by J. Chong Spencer Alexander, assistant curator, a 6th generation of former slaves, gives tour of schoolhouse for black children. His father taught up to 3 generations of children. Buxton, ON 2009. Photo by J.Chong Buxton-Dresden area became a small community with some black intelligentsia and high active, engaged locals. Buxton Museum 2009. A class photo in late 1800s. Buxton ON. Photo by J. Chong Mary Shadd Carey, editor for the Provincial Freeman, an anti-slavery newspaper for Canada and northern U.S. abolitionists. Buxton, ON 2009. Photo by J.Chong. Park had just been completed. Schoolhouse for black children of former slaves started in 1861 - 1930's. First most northernly all black school in North America. Buxton, Ontario. Canada 2009. Photo by J. Chong Home cabin on Buxton Museum grounds. 2009. Photo by J. Chong http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2013/04/14/cycling-greenways-umbilical-cord-to-my-past-neighbourhoods-prairies-west-coast-and-ontario/ http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2013/04/14/cycling-greenways-umbilical-cord-to-my-past-neighbourhoods-prairies-west-coast-and-ontario/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:30:49 +0000 Jean http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/?p=4275 Continue reading →]]> http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2013/04/14/cycling-greenways-umbilical-cord-to-my-past-neighbourhoods-prairies-west-coast-and-ontario/feed/ 21 thirdwavecycling Jogging and cycling on Humber River bridge in Toronto's west-end near Etobicoke. Along the Waterfront Trail. Photo by J.Chong 2011. King & William Streets. Downtown Waterloo, Ontario 2012. 1 block away from childhood street, was and still close to shops, school and transit. Under iron hand wrought roof art of the Music Pavilion within the Music Garden. Harbourfront. Overlooking Lake Ontario. Toronto 2012. Music Garden, a park inspired by TV music performance by classical cello player, Yo-Yo Ma of baroque composer, JW Bach's Suite No. in G. Major. Painted piano, 1 of 50+ public pianos for impromptu playing by anyone. Art work for Pan American Games 2015. Photo by J. Chong Home during my lifetime included: apartments, houses and condos. Painting along Bow River bike-pedestrian path. Kensington neighbourhood, Calgary 2013. Photo by J. Chong Bike rack sculpture. Kensington Market area. Cycling lower Don River bike path with Bloor St. Viaduct in distance. Part of daily 30 km. round trip bike commuting route between workplace, downtown Toronto and Scarborough home. 2012 Bici -Public bike share. Downtown University of Toronto campus area. Huron and Harbord Streets. Photo by J.Chong 2011 Arresting outdoor art sculpture at Gooderham Distillery district. East of St. Lawrence Market near Waterfront Trail. Toronto ON 2012. Photo by J.Chong. Heritage area of former distillery buildings now into shops, public square for pedestrians and light cycling. False Creek at sunrise. Looking out towards Science World. Olympic Village on right. Vancouver BC. Photo by J. Chong Bike wheels transformed into garden screen for Mount Pleasant community garden. Along Ontario St. bike route. Vancouver 2012. Photo by J. Chong Cycling along the Seaside path by False Creek. Downtown Vancouver Magnolia and cherry blossom trees along Seaside bike path. North False Creek, David Lam Park. Vancouver BC. Photo by J. Chong 2013 Bow River bike-pedestrian path. Calgary 2012 Fall. Edgeworthy Park, western end of Bow River bike route. Calgary AB 2012 By "Raindrop", a permanent outdoor art work . Coal Harbour along Seaside-Seawall bike-pedestrian path. Vancouver, BC 2012 Big wild rabbits sometimes hop about in East Village area near Riverwalk bike-pedestrian path. Downtown Calgary. 2012. Adult tricycle near St. Lawrence Community Centre. Downtown Toronto. Photo by J.Chong 2011. http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2013/03/22/its-dog-gone-love-trinkets-fashion-and-urban-infrastructure-for-dogs/ http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2013/03/22/its-dog-gone-love-trinkets-fashion-and-urban-infrastructure-for-dogs/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:00:28 +0000 Jean http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/?p=3995 Continue reading →]]> http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2013/03/22/its-dog-gone-love-trinkets-fashion-and-urban-infrastructure-for-dogs/feed/ 23 thirdwavecycling Yes, a dog taxi for transporting dogs to kennel for temporary dog care, as one of their services. Husky dog peeps through window.Vancouver BC 2012. Photo by J. Chong Christmas festive canine wear with frills and red. Vancouver BC 2012. Photo by J. Chong Bike-pedestrian path with roundabout splits a fenced dog leash-free park. Dogs and owners do use it but traffic never congested. Fish Creek Park, Calgary AB 2012. Photo by J.Chong Dog catching a ride in bike carrier. Seoul, South Korea 2011. Photo by J. Becker Chandelier-lit dog spa store in the neighbourhood. Vancouver BC 2012. Photo by J. Chong Twin doggies happy in the rear bike basket. Vancouver BC 2012. Photo by J. Becker A dog hotel for dog stayovers, dog vacations while owner is away. Portland, Oregon 2012. Photo by J. Becker Seatside view of the world. Seawall bike path, Vancouver BC 2012. Photo by J. Becker Hotel mascot dog has its own cushion dias near front door at high end hotel. Chateau Lake Louise in Canadian Rockies, Alberta 2012. Photo by J. Chong Backpacking the dog for bike ride. Calgary, AB 2012. Photo by J. Chong http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2013/03/01/are-you-a-couch-foodie-garden-foodie-or-stove-top-foodie-2/ http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2013/03/01/are-you-a-couch-foodie-garden-foodie-or-stove-top-foodie-2/#comments Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:37:44 +0000 Jean http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/?p=4582 Continue reading →]]> http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2013/03/01/are-you-a-couch-foodie-garden-foodie-or-stove-top-foodie-2/feed/ 24 thirdwavecycling Jack's homemade crepes with rhubarb, blackberry and raspberry compose are always a crowd pleaser. Guavas on a tree at a guava plantation. Big Hawai'i Island 2002. Photo by J.Chong Dinner at one of many Chinese-Japanese restaurants. Toronto, ON 2011. Duck with berry red wine sauce and bowl of spaetzle on side. Strasbourg, France 2010. Alsace regional cooking has German influences. And vice versa also: southern German dishes are more delicately in taste and execution. Georgia Cannery, Richmond BC. A historic site where there was once several major salmon canneries that employed aboriginals, Japanese and Chinese Canadians. Part of understanding local food heritage. Typical home-cooked meal- stir fried veggies that includes fresh water chestnuts, daikon and wood ear fungus Ice cream sandwich vendor pedals her handmade goodies by bike. Farmers' market by Vancouver railway station. 2012 Photo by J. Chong Café sign beckons with beer, meat dishes and kugelhof cake in heart of Strasbourg, France. 2010. Photo by J. Chong Home baked salmon fillet wrapped in phyllo with leek in white sauce on side. Bike tire garden trellis at Mount Pleasant community gardens. Vancouver BC 2012. Photo by J.Chong http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2013/02/03/ice-sculptures-frozen-ethereal-aspirations/ http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2013/02/03/ice-sculptures-frozen-ethereal-aspirations/#comments Sun, 03 Feb 2013 13:30:55 +0000 Jean http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/?p=4372 Continue reading →]]> http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2013/02/03/ice-sculptures-frozen-ethereal-aspirations/feed/ 17 thirdwavecycling http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2013/01/16/drama-at-construction-sites-things-i-never-knew/ http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2013/01/16/drama-at-construction-sites-things-i-never-knew/#comments Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:00:10 +0000 Jean http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/?p=4193 Continue reading →]]> http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2013/01/16/drama-at-construction-sites-things-i-never-knew/feed/ 18 thirdwavecycling Golden Ears Bridge. South Approach, Langley BC 2008. Daily view walking to work office site. Bridge opening celebration 2009. A 90 km round bike trip between site and home. Main construction project office site. My office window was to right of cyclist. Prime location to see construction of bike-pedestrian spiral ramp. 2009 Completed spiral bike-pedestrian ramp on opening day of bridge. Normally not this many people on ramp. Ramp was constructed less than 10 metres away from my office window. From the bridge deck before bridge cables were installed. Peaceful scene belies construction drama when work resumes. Road bridge with bike-pedestrian lane runs over the Fraser River. Salmon and endangered sturgeon fish ply these waters. Bridge construction site view from Pitts Meadows British Columbia with Mount Baker in Washington in background. One of several commemorative signs on the bridge. Golden eagles can be found in bridge location by the Coast Mountains and Fraser River. Near bridge is the Golden Ears Mountain in a provincial park. Golden eagle sculpture mounted high up on a pillar at each end of the bridge. Bridge opening day crowds swelled up to 20,00 people. Only time this car bridge will flood the road. June 2009. More happens at a construction site that's not obvious to pedestrians. http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2013/01/01/hike-bike-ferry-rail-and-by-car-crossing-the-canada-u-s-border/ http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2013/01/01/hike-bike-ferry-rail-and-by-car-crossing-the-canada-u-s-border/#comments Tue, 01 Jan 2013 12:15:04 +0000 Jean http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/?p=3930 Continue reading →]]> http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2013/01/01/hike-bike-ferry-rail-and-by-car-crossing-the-canada-u-s-border/feed/ 17 thirdwavecycling Obelisks and just up the treed mountainside behind me on the left, the clear-cut swath through forest marking the Canada-U.S. international border. 2005. Photo by J. Becker Joining other cyclists at the international border crossing for a 2 hr. ferry crossing. Sidney, Vancouver Island. British Columbia 2008. Photo by J. Chong Approaching by bike, the international border crossing office at Carway, Alberta. 2012. Photo by J. Becker Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park at Chief Mountain Road border crossing checkpoint. On the Alberta side. Amtrak train heading towards Seattle makes mandatory border checkpoint stop at White Rock, British Columbia 2012. Photo by J.Chong "Small" size gelato in Seattle -equivalent to a medium size gelato in Vancouver, BC at same price. 2012 Returning to Canada from Blaine, Washington. At international border crossing in bike lane. Ahead white arches and flags for Canada and U.S. mark the border. 2010 Collectibles -both trinkets and highly valued. http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2012/12/02/christmas-haiku-meditations/ http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2012/12/02/christmas-haiku-meditations/#comments Sun, 02 Dec 2012 10:48:57 +0000 Jean http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/?p=4063 Continue reading →]]> http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2012/12/02/christmas-haiku-meditations/feed/ 24 thirdwavecycling Winter nightfall. Peace Bridge, Calgary AB 2012. Photo by J. Chong Live doves in their gilded cage 2012. Photo by J. Chong Frozen branch 2012. Calgary AB. Photo by J. Chong Holiday riding. 2011 Photo by J. Chong Festive mini cake. After snowfall. Bow River, Calgary AB 2012. Photo by J. Chong Christmas carol buskers. 2012. Photo by J. Chong Twilight winter joggers and cyclists. River Walk bike-pedestrian path. Eau Claire area, Calgary AB 2012. Photo by J. Chong http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2012/11/12/climbing-the-skies-the-roughness-painting-and-cycling/ http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2012/11/12/climbing-the-skies-the-roughness-painting-and-cycling/#comments Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:23:57 +0000 Jean http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/?p=3868 Continue reading →]]> http://cyclewriteblog.wordpress.com/2012/11/12/climbing-the-skies-the-roughness-painting-and-cycling/feed/ 12 thirdwavecycling Climbing Sunlight and Roughness. Mixed media- watercolour block ink, acrylic. 2012. By J.Chong Rainbow in Rocky Mountains. From hiking trail up Tunnel Mountain. Banff National Park, Alberta 2012. Photo by J. Chong Sun rise view. From summit of Mauna Kea, Big Hawaii Island 2002. Photo by J. Becker Abstract patterns in Nature: frozen winter inlet waters. Nunavut, Canadian Arctic 2003. Photo by J. Chong