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Home 2721
- Deepening systems knowledge
Lunch @MitroffCrisis discussing complexity vs. complicatedness, and ways of teaching systems thinking to students. Ian had a copy of "The Collapse of Complex Societies" by Joseph Tainter on his shelf, and said that he would read it on my recommendation. (Oakland, CA) 20151210 - Julian Street Inn
Designed by Christopher Alexander in 1988 in the style of a country inn, a shelter for the homeless demonstrates the practical side of a Berkeley professors known as an architectural theorist. Down the street from San Jose Arena (now SAP Center) that was completed in 1993. (Julian Street Inn, San Jose, California) 20151209 - Santa Teresa County Park
Facing east, the Lick Observatory on Mount Hamilton is far away in the distance. Walked out from IBM Almaden towards summit, along road where cars are blocked from water reservoirs and power transformer stations. (Santa Teresa County Park, San Jose, CA) 20151209 - The Milk Pail Market
Grocery shopping at an institution with a history of local produce back into the 1970s. Found Comice pears, plus many other fruits and vegetables to stock up nephew's refrigerator. They're known for their cheese selection, which isn't an attraction for me. (The Milk Pail Market, Mountain View, CA) 20151208 - Terminal 1 Christmas tree
December not yet cold, so holiday cue is a reminder of family times to come at end of month. Departing on flight to California, so thoughts of snowflakes even farther away. (Toronto Pearson Airport Terminal 1, U.S. gates, Toronto, Ontario) 20151208 - Armenian lunch
Zataar, beef manakeesh, kishek with sujuk, moutabbal, tabbouleh, then a half order of mixed BBQ platter. Extraordinary flavour when the food arrived hot to the table, declining as it cooled in the approaching winter. Celebration of DY's birthday deferred to weekend when family could be together. (Paramount Fine Foods, Yonge Street' Toronto) 20151206 - Restaurant solarium
Pendant lights above booths, in Greek restaurant for lunch. Comfortable, casual space on a grey, rainy day. Music from the 1970s sets mood for baby boomers. On the way home from Michigan, venue chosen serendipitously. (Four Seasons Restaurant, London, Ontario) 20151201 - Icicle lights above fireplace
Post-Thanksgiving decoration by child looking forward to next holiday season. Fireplace is more than decorative, warming up the house, logs added every three hours. We unplugged the Christmas tree set up at one side, as blinking lights are too much in the dim room. (Fairfield, Iowa) 20151129 - Town Square
Nativity scene in Central Park of Fairfield, Iowa, has space for extra characters. Non-American visitor freaked out by happy holiday music playing in the background. (Fairfield, Iowa) 20151128 - Fairfield, Iowa
Meeting at retreat can include remote colleague on video over the Internet, as our room is quiet. Outside, cows in the pen, horses in the barn. (Fairfield, Iowa) 20151127 - Fairfield, Iowa
Traditional American Thanksgiving, at friend's house in Iowa. Started meal earlier, at noon, relaxed leisurely pace. (Fairfield, Iowa) 20151126 - Satay House
Intercept lunch on way from Toronto to Iowa. Usually would visit overnight, but short schedule made 12+ hour drive the plan. Neighbourhood has large choice of Asian restaurants, so when Viet resto was closed on Wednesday, AHI redirected is to Malaysian. (Satay House, Madison Heights, Michigan) 20151125 - Lazy Daisy's Café
Exposed brick wall with artist's painting gives a livingroom feel in cafe located in the neighbourhood better known for Indian restaurants. Venue chosen by a colleague for an informal exchange with a visitor. The discussion content was similar to the written documents and e-mails, but face-to-face meetings given a strong appreciation for opportunities for collaboration. (Lazy Daisy's Café, Little India, Toronto, Ontario) 20151124 - York University
Systems Thinking in Environmental Studies ENVS 4523 course, session on the Ecosystem Approach. Martin Bunch reviews early research project on water quality in the Cooum River in Chennai, India. Earlier, SHN spoke about AaltoMexico lab evolution over 3 years. I made some comments on master's student presentations. Learning about different styles of pedagogy in different universities. (Environmental Studies building, York University, Toronto, Ontario) 20151123 - Toronto Beaches boardwalk
Touring city, stopped by Leuty Lifeguard Station to look onto Lake Ontario. Blue sky in morning, ice pellets at midday, cloudy by afternoon. SHN brought hat, gloves and boots to dress for weather that is about the same as Finland. (Leuty Lifeguard Station, Toronto, Ontario) 20151122