You know what gets me fired up....in a good way? Eco anything! I went to the Green Living Show and was filled with hope....anxiety over pollution, waste and generally killing this earth literally keep me up at night....so I thought I'd go hang with some very forward and green thinking people.

I met Tom Knezik from Solares.

"Solares Architecture Inc. offers architectural, interior design, and project management services required at every step of the design and building process, from Concept Development to Construction Documentation. The resulting Environmentally Integrated Homes™ provide a lifestyle of plenty with a reduced environmental footprint."

And they mean it....check them out....solares.ca

Then there was Greg Hill from Maple Hill tree services. If you're anything like me, killing a tree for a coveted view or a much needed parking pad puts you in tears, call Greg.

"Maple Hill is dedicated to salvaging wood from " last resort " urban tree removals. Trees need to be removed periodically due to old age, environmental reasons or urban development and often end up consuming precious space in our landfill sites or in the fireplace, contributing carbon to our atmosphere. As an effort to give these trees renewed life and the respect that they deserve our carpenters create unique and hand crafted wood products, highlighting the natural qualities and unusual characteristics of each tree."
And that's just the beginning of their wonderful services and vision....http://www.maplehilltree.com/index.html

Going to this show with my daughter was the best part though.  Seeing the new electric cars manufactured by large car companies was a moment in history I and likely, she, will never forget. Much like watching the first man on the moon with my father, even then I realized there was no turning back for mankind.

Finally! April is here and with it, the smell of earth, the last of the snow and fewer layers of clothing. In between running open houses, I've been out singing at some few choice places around town. It's a great way for me to meet clients. So, if you like jazz, blues, swing and torch tunes or going to any of the numerous open houses, come see me! I'm easy to locate.  In fact, I'm at the Liberty Bistro in Liberty Village on April the 8th @ 7 pm. And I'm at 67 Langley doing an open house this coming weekend during the day......so come out and see me!