Author Archives: Richard

Created Ottawa Photoworks Logo

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Richard

I have been spending a long time thinking about a logo for my photography business (Ottawa PhotoWorks). I wanted to make sure it was easy to reproduce and easy to see even at small sizes. I think PhotoWorks has a … Continue reading →

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Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Richard

This evening Rosa and I went to see the National Arts Centre Orchestra (NACO). The opening piece was Vaughan Williams, Fantasia on a Theme by Tallis. It was absolutely enchanting. Very peaceful and yet memorable. I liked it so much … Continue reading →

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On the Passing of Steve Jobs

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Richard

I am sad to hear about the passing of Steve Jobs. But it was not unexpected news. After seeing how thin and weak he appeared at the Apple 2011 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), I had told my co-workers and friends that he would … Continue reading →

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Blood donation

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Richard

Today I donated blood for the first time. I have wanted to give blood for a long time. Every month or so, Canadian Blood Services (CBS) would hold a donation clinic at the cafeteria at work. Nothing happens without being … Continue reading →

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2011 Celebration weekend

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Richard

I was working as an assistant clerk again on the weekend, this time with Roger Falconer, for the CASC-OR Celebration Weekend at Mosport. I met Roger Saturday morning on mock grid. The other assistants and the group leads (chief course … Continue reading →

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First Professional Photography Job

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Richard

Over the summer, I was hired by a local family dentistry office to provide photography services. It was my first professional photography job. I was nervous of course, but was determined not to show it. I rented the Canon EF-S … Continue reading →

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2011 BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Richard

Team00 was out for the 2011 BEMC Indian Summer Trophy Races at Mosport this weekend, in with the intention of doing better than we did at the first enduro of the year. We had high hopes and spirits that we … Continue reading →

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Hot Air Balloon Ride – Not

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Richard

Rosa bought us tickets for a hot air balloon ride. It was part of the Festival de Montgolfières de Gatineau – the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival. It was something I’ve wanted to see for years and never made the time. … Continue reading →

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Montréal again

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Richard

This weekend, Rosa and I went back to Montréal for a weekend of shopping and sight-seeing. We arrived on a sunny Saturday afternoon and went immediately to the Saint-Laurent shopping area. Rosa went off shopping and I walked around with … Continue reading →

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Rideau Carleton Raceway

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Richard

This evening Rosa and I went to see our first horse race. We went to the Rideau Carleton Raceway south of Ottawa. It is also a casino so technically this was our first time in a casino too. This will … Continue reading →

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