Qasim Virjee

I remember wearing canvas shoes when I was a kid (some cheapo converse knock-offs with soles that looked like they were made out of bubblegum torn off of sidewalks) and thinking, man it would be cool if these were a little bit lighter, not high-tops and had more insole... then today I picked up a couple of pairs of PF Flyers! These shoes are super comfortable and they come in a wide range of colors, materials and shapes - all spun off of the classic american canvas shoe PFs been making for over 70 years.

(Spotted from the corner of Yonge & Dundas on my way to the studio this morning)

After just having come back from a week of surfing in Nosara, Costa Rica (see photos on flickr here) @ Surf Simply, I've been inspired to take up regular yoga practice.  Its amazing how the rigour of an activity like surfing can remind you how important it is to ensure that your body is not only fit, but ahem, stretchy :)

I've heard of all the places BlogTO suggests in their 'best of' list but am wondering if anyone else has recommendations - please do comment below!  I'm looking for regular hatha (not hot/bikram madness) ideally near my house by the St Lawrence Mkt or by my studio over in Chinatown...

Thanks :)

I've just launched a monthly series of DJ mixes that will feature tunes high on rotation at my studio - Design Guru.

You can download the mix from designguru.org as well as subscribe to the podcasted series via iTunes.

I was living in Nairobi, Kenya back in September 1995 when statues of the Indian god Ganesha suddenly began drinking milk all around the world.  I remember people scurrying between alters in houses and temples throughout the predominantly Indian neighborhoods of Highridge, Parklands and Westlands to spoon milk into the mouths of effigies - and them nearly all accepting the offering!  Every witness to this phenomenon I met and talked with, as well as saw on the BBC world news couldn't deny their lack of convincing explanation for this world-wide experience and were in amused shock.

A friend's mention of 'waiting for a miracle' on facebook (not too sure what she meant) sparked this jaunt down memory lane - since Sept 21 1995 I can't recall anything so mystically epic occurring.