Author Archives: mtl_dokkaebi

That one time in New York.

Posted on 29/10/2014 by mtl_dokkaebi

Several years ago I had a chance to visit New York City for the first time and on my own.  It would be a short trip:  I would only be getting one night in the city.  Afterwards I would have … Continue reading →

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J’làche pas… …la tendresse

Posted on 05/10/2014 by mtl_dokkaebi

Was riding around town and saw several of these.  Simply wanted to share them.  The literal translation is “I’m not letting go” but I believe in this sense it’s meant more as “I won’t give up”. “The tenderness” Ensemble on … Continue reading →

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A slice of life from Joe Leisner.

Posted on 25/09/2014 by mtl_dokkaebi

Joe Leisner ran the Comic Book Heaven comic book store for over 25 years. Reddit pointed me to this great little video about a comic book store owner getting ready to retire. It’s got this great feel to it and I think there’s some wisdom in his words that is worth sharing. Continue reading →

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Beta testing the STM Lionel-Groulx Bike Shelter (Abri vélo)

Posted on 12/09/2014 by mtl_dokkaebi

As you may have read from a previous post I recently got a new bicycle on the road!  The STM (Société de Transport de Montréal) announced that they would be testing a bicycle shelter at the Lionel-Groulx Metro and bus … Continue reading →

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My custom ride: Vilano Wave 3 speed internal hub with manual shifter.

Posted on 05/09/2014 by mtl_dokkaebi

I’ve always ridden bicycles.  Living in a smaller city it was a great means of transportation as well as being a good workout.  When I used to live in the western Canadian provinces I owned a mountain bike and would … Continue reading →

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