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Patterning and People

Patterning and People

Dapper fam — it’s been way too long — which is completely my fault.  Working 2 jobs and being a fulltime student is getting a little hectic, but just to update you — Dan and Graham and I sat down a few weeks ago for some prelim TASIII planning.  So artists, be on the lookout...
Beginning of the Night

Beginning of the Night

just one of those nights…you know?
The @legendsleague Trailer by Eighteen Eighty

The @legendsleague Trailer by Eighteen Eighty

If you’re from Toronto and you don’t know who Bryan Espiritu is — you should look into where you left your brain. As an artist — the dude is inspiring as hell.  Check his blog here. If you’re not already following him on twitter (he tweets some of the most honest and raw things I’ve...
Dapper Doodle

Dapper Doodle

self-explanatory.
Nature Walk

Nature Walk

So this morning, I woke up planning to do nothing all day — but somehow got kidnapped into some form of nature walk with my mother and the two dogs.  I brought Leigh (my Canon) with me, and got some dope shots.  I love nature, some of this was just unreal.  
Girls in Boots

Girls in Boots

Something about a chick in boots…so sexy.    
@Ehliens Skateboard Promo by @JyeOram

@Ehliens Skateboard Promo by @JyeOram

    Ehliens clothing line has been something that has literally exploded in Durham over the past couple of years.  You cannot make your way into th East without seeing a whole bunch of teenagers/young adults repping the line. The line carries crewnecks, hoodies, tee’s (short and long sleeve), sweatpants and toques.  Today, they dropped...
The 2011 GQ Men of the Year  -- KING & SHOWMEN

The 2011 GQ Men of the Year — KING & SHOWMEN

GQ has just released their 2011 Men of the Year.  The Jay article was one of the best I’ve read in a long time.  Click the pictures to read the full article on the GQ website.

Kevin Pangos – 33 Points (9 Three Pointers) Vs Washington State

This is a kid that I literally watched grow up at Olympia Sports Camp during my summers as a preteen/teenager.  His father and mine have known each other for years. Kevin is in his first year at Gonzaga. This shit is unreal.
Lonely Stoner -- @TriOParLay ( directed by @Ehliengrizz )

Lonely Stoner — @TriOParLay ( directed by @Ehliengrizz )

Dapperfam — here’s the video I mentioned in my ‘Break Bread’ post, that I had gotten a sneak peek at.  The video dropped yesterday. This is dope AF, the visuals are insane — and that girl’s ass is amazing.
#WDD Love

#WDD Love

Shout out to everyone who wore blue today — even if it wasn’t for me.  Scrolling down my bbm contacts today all I saw were blue pictures, and tons of #WDD love.  The support I felt was unreal. I love my friends.  Checkout these random photos I got of friends and fam today.  
World Diabetes Day 2011

World Diabetes Day 2011

Dapper fam — since WDD is coming up I thought I’d sit down and talk about my diabetes and what World Diabetes Day means to me. If you are interested in donating to the Canadian Diabetes Association you can do so here.  If you would like to donate to the JDRF, then you can do...