Distractions, reflections

Distractions, reflections

David Ing, at large … Sometimes, my mind wanders

2013/03 Moments, March 2013

March 31, 2013
Toronto, Ontario.

Aalto. U. team at #RDC2013
Aalto. U. team at #RDC2013 Jenni Simanainen, @PiaTamminen, Emma Nermes presenting on “Conscious Consumption” as “Nordic by Design” at the Rotman Design Challenge at U. of Toronto. The team recovered from jet lag on the third day in Eastern Time for a clear and professional presentation. 20130303 092658

Bows from #ChingChongChinaman cast @fuGENTheatre triumphant premiere.
Bows from #ChingChongChinaman cast @fuGENTheatre triumphant premiere. Oliver Koomsatira, Zoe Doyle, John Ng, Brenda Kamino, Richard Lee, Jane Luk, directed by Nina Lee Aquino. Comedy, misdirection, multicultural confusion. Enjoyed the performance as a family outing. (Aki Studio Theatre, Daniels Spectrum, Toronto) 20130315 2139 [updated March 17 with official photo and link to fu-gen.org, at the request of the producer]
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    Munk School -- Munk School: Trends and outlooks for Asian countries @Bartapest @ADB_America @munkschool. Asian countries have to deal with the most climatic tragedies in the world, e.g. typhoons. Rapid urbanization, as well as poverty in rural areas. Population is getting old before they’re getting rich. To fill labour gaps countries could open more doors to migrants. (Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, Devonshire Place, University of Toronto) 20181210
    Munk School: Trends and outlooks for Asian countries @Bartapest @ADB_America @munkschool. Asian countries have to deal with the most climatic tragedies in the world, e.g. typhoons. Rapid urbanization, as well as poverty in rural areas. Population is getting old before they’re getting rich. To fill labour gaps countries could open more doors to migrants. (Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, Devonshire Place, University of Toronto) 20181210
    Laoximen Tea Plaza -- One of largest tea distribution centres in the city, where we asked about luobuma tea, and were told it's not considered to be a Chinese tea. Merchants used smartphone to translate Chinese messages into English. Followed suggestion to visit a herb store, and we were offered the bluish dogbane on the first try. (Laoximen Tea Plaza, Shanghai, PR China) 20190317
    One of largest tea distribution centres in the city, where we asked about luobuma tea, and were told it's not considered to be a Chinese tea. Merchants used smartphone to translate Chinese messages into English. Followed suggestion to visit a herb store, and we were offered the bluish dogbane on the first try. (Laoximen Tea Plaza, Shanghai, PR China) 20190317
    Woodbine Beach -- Big red chair is double-sized, not so functional for relaxing when facing away from the bay. Bright, sunny day attracts pedestrians onto the boardwalk, but it's still cold enough to wear full-finger gloves on the bicycle. (Woodbine Beach, Toronto, Ontario) 20190413
    Big red chair is double-sized, not so functional for relaxing when facing away from the bay. Bright, sunny day attracts pedestrians onto the boardwalk, but it's still cold enough to wear full-finger gloves on the bicycle. (Woodbine Beach, Toronto, Ontario) 20190413
    Balmoral Park -- Leisurely dinner at home of friends since UToronto B.Comm. days. Agreed that we've lived through some good decades, as the world has gotten tougher for later generations. Options of 2000 Bordeaux and Iranian cuisine worth falling off strict diets as small indulgences. Early summer evening, with insects cooperating in the back yard. (Balmoral Park neighbourhood, North York, Ontario) 20180714
    Leisurely dinner at home of friends since UToronto B.Comm. days. Agreed that we've lived through some good decades, as the world has gotten tougher for later generations. Options of 2000 Bordeaux and Iranian cuisine worth falling off strict diets as small indulgences. Early summer evening, with insects cooperating in the back yard. (Balmoral Park neighbourhood, North York, Ontario) 20180714
    Adelaide Courtyard -- Installation #StaceySpiegel (1991) Synthetic Eden, in courtyard hidden behind One Financial Place at Yonge Street and Adelaide Street, large decal looming above on 20 Victoria Street. Discovered on leisurely bike exploration on Victoria Day Monday, when both business people and tourists were not prowling the sidewalks. Art isn't obvious from Adelaide Street, behind a maze of frosted glass walls. Location is not to be confused with the Richmond-Adelaide Square Courtyard, a few blocks further west on the other side of Bay Street. (Adelaide Courtyard, 87 Yonge Street and 20 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario) 20190520
    Installation #StaceySpiegel (1991) Synthetic Eden, in courtyard hidden behind One Financial Place at Yonge Street and Adelaide Street, large decal looming above on 20 Victoria Street. Discovered on leisurely bike exploration on Victoria Day Monday, when both business people and tourists were not prowling the sidewalks. Art isn't obvious from Adelaide Street, behind a maze of frosted glass walls. Location is not to be confused with the Richmond-Adelaide Square Courtyard, a few blocks further west on the other side of Bay Street. (Adelaide Courtyard, 87 Yonge Street and 20 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario) 20190520

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