Cat Jahnke Mews

I wonder about our human desire to progress. What would we do with perfection? It seems that the landscape of our country comes pretty close to Eden and yet, between the pristine places, there are pockets of development that could only mar, never (more…)

As a blogging artist I often find it difficult to be entirely honest. This is very unfortunate as I put a lot of value in sincerity. Perhaps I haven’t learned the art of diplomacy, perhaps I need to accept that I am not called to relate the whole truth, perhaps I should just keep writing about doing my makeup and (more…)

Hallelujah for Quincy Marie’s! Yummy food, GREAT people and décor that matches my outfit! I spent all day sitting on their padded chairs by the fireplace, reading a book. If only everyone could have a job as great as mine… (more…)

It’s clear that when we go to a restaurant we put a lot of faith into the pride of the establishment. I think everything is heightened when one is on the road: the aches from a bad sleep are magnified, the strange circumstances that pop up are more curious (more…)

I don’t want to lie to you: it’s not May 27. It’s actually a few days later. In fact I typed tomorrow’s blog before today’s. Am I psychic? No. Just really really good at procrastinating.

I need a blood heater. I’m always cold! I’d think my heart was broken except (more…)

It was a gorgeous day in Edmonton and my feet are killing me. I sure appreciate the grid system that allows me to walk confidently from my hotel to a restaurant, but the ease with which I could get around kept me on the streets longer than my body would have liked.

Canadian Tire Money Tally: $4.35 (Thanks to Jeff for the extra 50 cents. You’re making my dream come true!)

My gums will rest easy tonight thanks to a new pink toothbrush. Aaah… Back to civilization!

I just started reading Marathon Man -> Don’t tell me how it ends! What a strange collection of stories told by Mr. Goldman: The Princess Bride, (more…)

I remembered the toothpaste. I forgot the toothbrush. Someone please tell me the proper technique for applying a minty colloid with an index finger. I know what you’re saying: go buy one, even a struggling musician can spare two bucks for oral hygiene. Alas, it is 3 AM and I am furry now… (more…)