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Musclebound Thug catches some Christmas Spirit

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Stephen

Musclebound Thug prepares for his role as Santa Claus in the annual Thugs’ Christmas Pageant by stuffing a canvas sack with pressies Don’t be fooled by the stone-faced scowl and the brutish biceps. Come Christmas season, Musclebound Thug is a … Continue reading →

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A ‘shroom with a view

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Stephen

A GPS doodle from October 14, 2015… Here’s a magical mid-afternoon doodle from mid-October…the height of the mushroom foraging season here on Vancouver Island. Pine mushrooms, golden chanterelles, gypsy mushrooms, Sweet Tooth mushrooms…all around the island, you’ll find edible fungi of all … Continue reading →

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A post-show nod to TEDxVictoria: Impact

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Stephen

Two days ago, I enjoyed the honour of sharing my passion for cycling, creativity and GPS doodling at TEDxVictoria 5: Impact – a full day of inspiring presentations and unforgettable entertainment. As happy as I am that I can finally stop rehearsing … Continue reading →

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Victoria’s GPS doodler on CTV News

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Stephen

Chandler Grieve, who interviewed me on Tuesday in the midst of my Remembrance Day doodle, put together a fantastic spot for CTV News Vancouver Island. It aired November 11 on CTV’s evening newscast. To see the story, click the image below and … Continue reading →

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Lest We Forget

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Stephen

This is my Remembrance Day GPS doodle – a tribute to soldiers and service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. I biked the route on November 10, and CTV News Vancouver Island – who met me mid-doodle to interview me for … Continue reading →

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GPS Doodles on the airwaves

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Stephen

With TEDxVictoria fast approaching (I and the rest of this year’s speakers take the stage in just two weeks), I’ve seen a fair bit of media buzz around my GPS doodles of late. On Wednesday (November 4), I enjoyed a great … Continue reading →

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Wicked witch of the West Coast

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Stephen

Happy Hallowe’en! Dating back to February 12, 2015, “Wicked Witch of the West Coast” was one of my earliest GPS doodles…and she’s still among my favourites. Her portrait required 85.9 kilometres of cycling. Several parts of her profile – her brow, her nose … Continue reading →

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He’s baaaack • another instalment in the “musclebound thug” series

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Stephen

Musclebound thug fulfils his lifelong dream and plucks a gator by the tail from the Salish Sea Doodling this dopey dude demanded 89.7 kilometres (55.7 miles) of cycling, with just shy of 900 metres (3,000 feet) of climbing. In case you … Continue reading →

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Part 2 in the new “Musclebound thug” series • Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Stephen

Musclebound thug in a pilgrim hat wrangles himself an organic free-range turkey for Thanksgiving dinner I was so pleased with how my musclebound thug in a fedora riding a grizzly bear wearing a pork pie hat and standing in a snow … Continue reading →

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Look who’s speaking at TEDxVictoria 5!

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Stephen

The lineup for TEDxVictoria 5 includes a quantum physicist. An Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation lawyer leading a charge against climate change. A social media dynamo who revolutionized the way VicPD interacts with the public. An Emmy Award winning visual effects artist. A grade 12 student … Continue reading →

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