Men of the Months of 2011

Written by Dolly on December 1st, 2011

Highlighted some really amazing men in 2011, men who make a difference and use their creative edge to do what they do best. I’m impressed by their contagious spirit, creative thinking, and the opportunities they bring to the world.

Over the last year, the following bold men have been featured on my Man of the Month blog. To check out more on a particular man click on their name.

Gabor Maté, featured in February

Serving the soul, freely and joyfully.

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John Conway, featured in March

Has trouble with straight lines.

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Brad Foster, featured in April

Generally accepted muckraker

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David Anderson, featured in May

Open to eating live octopus and kissing strangers.

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John Korsrud, featured in June

Pushing boundaries and making world-class musical statements.

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Jean Francios Joyal, featured in July

Staying Thirsty!

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David Gaines, featured in August

Clownin’ around the globe.

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Jeff Scharf, featured in September

Making Bad into Good, Creative style.

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Luke Detheridge, featured in October

Illuminating and celebrating everyday!

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Jeffrey Boone, featured in November

Making art happen in Vancouver.

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To hear about the next Man of the Month, follow DollyFaye on Twitter!

Women of the Months of 2011

Written by Dolly on December 1st, 2011

Throughout the year I like to highlight amazing women who’s shaking things up and making a difference through creativity and bold endeavors. I’m inspired by them and their powerfully persuasive spirits and tenacity to make things happen.

2011 has been a rich year of postings on my Woman of the Month blog. To check out more on a particular woman click on their name.

Anita Couvrette, featured in February

A life of clowning makes you wise and gentle.

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Katherine Surridge, featured in March

Making art happen every day!

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Kendalh Cardinal, featured in April

Choosing fun, love and possibilities.

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Katherine St. Denis, featured in May

Learning Canadian ... one picture at a time.

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Andree Janyk, featured in June

Lovin’ it out in the cold.

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Rosanne Hopkins-Brauntz, featured in July

Dancin' in the rain and sun!

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Dyana Valentine, featured in September

Working for Good not Evil.

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Marina Szijarto, featured in October

Creative Alchemist...full of obsessions!

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Jodi Womack, featured in November

Stepping off the “normal path.”

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To hear about the next Woman of the Month, follow DollyFaye on Twitter!

Sandy Garossino for City Council

Written by Dolly on November 8th, 2011

I invite you to take a look at how Sandy truly cares about the arts here in Vancouver and fully endorse her as a strong candidate for our City Council.

On November 19, 2011, you’ll have 10 votes to cast for City Council and one should be for Sandy Garossino… here’s why:

• Sandy is an accomplished businesswoman

• a committed community activist,

• an advocate for the arts

and

• a former Crown prosecutor.

She’s also the co-founder and architect of the successful Vancouver Not Vegas! grassroots citizens coalition opposed to the casino expansion at BC Place.

Her main issues this election are finding innovative solutions for housing affordability, increasing real public engagement, and bringing an independent voice to city hall.

Find out about Sandy and all her issues, check out www.votesandy.ca

Spread the word… email your family, tweet your people and facebook your friends.