Jerry
@jerryfaust.bsky.social
Books, culture, urbanism, nature/animals.
All opinions expressed are my personal opinions.
Vancouver, BC. 🇨🇦🏳️🌈
All opinions expressed are my personal opinions.
Vancouver, BC. 🇨🇦🏳️🌈
We went to Analog Coffee in the Yaletown neighborhood this afternoon…
December 3, 2025 at 12:19 AM
We went to Analog Coffee in the Yaletown neighborhood this afternoon…
Paul Simon’s music remains a touchstone for me: he’s a remarkable songwriter and creator. “Bridge Over Troubled Water” features a sterling performance by Art Garfunkel, and I wish our modern era produced odds to deep friendship like this song.
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Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water (Audio)
YouTube video by SimonGarfunkelVEVO
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December 1, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Paul Simon’s music remains a touchstone for me: he’s a remarkable songwriter and creator. “Bridge Over Troubled Water” features a sterling performance by Art Garfunkel, and I wish our modern era produced odds to deep friendship like this song.
youtu.be/4G-YQA_bsOU?...
youtu.be/4G-YQA_bsOU?...
I’m not fond of local pizza chain Fresh Slice, and their recent window ad in my neighbourhood features some pizzas that look unappetizing (and AI-generated). I also prefer the classic margherita pizza: san marazano tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, basil, olive oil.
November 29, 2025 at 1:22 AM
I’m not fond of local pizza chain Fresh Slice, and their recent window ad in my neighbourhood features some pizzas that look unappetizing (and AI-generated). I also prefer the classic margherita pizza: san marazano tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, basil, olive oil.
Sometimes in life I’m surprised, I’m whiplashed, I’m the recipient of unexpected information and possible opportunities.
November 28, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Sometimes in life I’m surprised, I’m whiplashed, I’m the recipient of unexpected information and possible opportunities.
Robert A M Stern was one of the leading postmodern architects; here in BC he designed The Edgewater and Water’s Edge, both in West Vancouver.
Robert AM Stern, architect dubbed ‘King of Central Park West’, dies aged 86 | New York
Robert A. M. Stern, an architect who designed the New York City skyline with buildings that evoked pre-war grandeur but had modern luxury fit for billionaires and movie stars, has died at the age of 86. Stern,…
Robert A. M. Stern, an architect who designed the New York City skyline with buildings that evoked pre-war grandeur but had modern luxury fit for billionaires and movie stars, has died at the age of 86. Stern,…
Robert AM Stern, architect dubbed ‘King of Central Park West’, dies aged 86 | New York
Robert A. M. Stern, an architect who designed the New York City skyline with buildings that evoked pre-war grandeur but had modern luxury fit for billionaires and movie stars, has died at the age of 86. Stern, dubbed "The King of Central Park West" by Vanity Fair, was credited with designing 15 Central Park West, which in 2008 was credited as being the highest-priced new apartment building in New York history. With sales of almost $2 billion it was also considered the world's most attractive apartment block and was a tribute to the first era of classic architecture in the city of the 1920s and 30s.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Robert A M Stern was one of the leading postmodern architects; here in BC he designed The Edgewater and Water’s Edge, both in West Vancouver.
It’s a rainy morning in Vancouver as I commute to the office, but it’s always nice to get the “driver’s seat” on the automated SkyTrain where I can look out the front window for the duration of my journey.
November 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
It’s a rainy morning in Vancouver as I commute to the office, but it’s always nice to get the “driver’s seat” on the automated SkyTrain where I can look out the front window for the duration of my journey.
I’m reading Haruki Murakami’s most recent novel, The City and its Uncertain Walls. I’ve read every previous Murakami novel translated into English (and 3 of his short story collections).
November 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I’m reading Haruki Murakami’s most recent novel, The City and its Uncertain Walls. I’ve read every previous Murakami novel translated into English (and 3 of his short story collections).
I can’t imagine the torture & pain that these (and other) hostages and through… may there come a day when no hostages are taken anywhere.
“The last time we saw each other was in the trunk of a car in Gaza.”
Former hostages Rom Braslavski and Sasha Trufanov catching up.
Now they are both free
Former hostages Rom Braslavski and Sasha Trufanov catching up.
Now they are both free
November 26, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I can’t imagine the torture & pain that these (and other) hostages and through… may there come a day when no hostages are taken anywhere.
EJ Hughes painted Entrance to Howe Sound in 1949; it recently sold at auction for nearly $5 million. I like this painting more than some of his later works (he was still working on Vancouver Island when I first lived there): there’s some dense, surreal greenery on display.
November 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
EJ Hughes painted Entrance to Howe Sound in 1949; it recently sold at auction for nearly $5 million. I like this painting more than some of his later works (he was still working on Vancouver Island when I first lived there): there’s some dense, surreal greenery on display.
These Quebecois young ppl were patronizing La Ruota Pizza in #Vancouver ; they made an excellent choice!
November 22, 2025 at 5:00 AM
These Quebecois young ppl were patronizing La Ruota Pizza in #Vancouver ; they made an excellent choice!
I took this picture of Picasso’s Portrait of Fernande Olivier” at the Staedel Museum in Frankfurt in 2018. This 1909 cubist portrait is unmistakably modern & well-executed.
November 21, 2025 at 11:51 PM
I took this picture of Picasso’s Portrait of Fernande Olivier” at the Staedel Museum in Frankfurt in 2018. This 1909 cubist portrait is unmistakably modern & well-executed.
Alvvays , hailing from Prince Edward Island, might be the ultimate modern Power Pop band. They certainly seem to be one of the most critically-acclaimed 🇨🇦 rock bands (a status Arcade Fire used to have).
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Alvvays - After The Earthquake [Official Audio]
YouTube video by Alvvays
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November 20, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Alvvays , hailing from Prince Edward Island, might be the ultimate modern Power Pop band. They certainly seem to be one of the most critically-acclaimed 🇨🇦 rock bands (a status Arcade Fire used to have).
youtu.be/YbQYrVILo6o?...
youtu.be/YbQYrVILo6o?...
Throwback Thursday: London Calling, February 2004.
November 20, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Throwback Thursday: London Calling, February 2004.
This week I’m reading Unpacking my Father’s Bookstore by Laurence Roth. The Walter Benjamin reference is (of course) intentional!
November 19, 2025 at 12:10 AM
This week I’m reading Unpacking my Father’s Bookstore by Laurence Roth. The Walter Benjamin reference is (of course) intentional!
Pick a Colour is the winner of the 2025 Giller Prize! 🇨🇦. Congrats to the winner, Souvankham Thammavongsa (she also won in 2020).
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November 18, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Pick a Colour is the winner of the 2025 Giller Prize! 🇨🇦. Congrats to the winner, Souvankham Thammavongsa (she also won in 2020).
gillerprize.ca/souvankham-t...
gillerprize.ca/souvankham-t...
Look closely: Homer Simpson *and* Garfield await patrons of Video Cat, a long-standing video rental business on Cambie St. in Vancouver!
November 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Look closely: Homer Simpson *and* Garfield await patrons of Video Cat, a long-standing video rental business on Cambie St. in Vancouver!
I’m reading Mrs Dalloway (for the first time!).
November 13, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I’m reading Mrs Dalloway (for the first time!).
UK artist Celia Paul’s art bears the influence of the impressionists but her canvasses are far less crowded. “My Chair”, Celia Paul, 2020.
November 12, 2025 at 8:29 PM
UK artist Celia Paul’s art bears the influence of the impressionists but her canvasses are far less crowded. “My Chair”, Celia Paul, 2020.
In addition to offering tasty sandwiches, Greens n Beans deli in New Westminster dispatches food orders via an electric train that runs along a track through the customer seating area!
November 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
In addition to offering tasty sandwiches, Greens n Beans deli in New Westminster dispatches food orders via an electric train that runs along a track through the customer seating area!
The biggest night in #CanLit is this Monday! Congrats to all of the Giller Prize finalists; I look forward to learning the winner.
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2025 Finalists
2025 Giller Prize
Shortlist
2025 Shortlist
The 2025 Giller Prize shortlist was announced on Monday, October 6, 2025.
The five titles were chosen from a longlist of 14 books announced on Se...
gillerprize.ca
November 11, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The biggest night in #CanLit is this Monday! Congrats to all of the Giller Prize finalists; I look forward to learning the winner.
gillerprize.ca/2025-finalis...
gillerprize.ca/2025-finalis...
My paternal grandfather served in the navy in the Pacific Theatre of WW2. My maternal grandfather was in an army sergeant who fought Nazi forces in the “D Day” invasion of Normandy; he was wounded in the knee and suffered PTSD. #RemembranceDay
November 11, 2025 at 5:52 AM
My paternal grandfather served in the navy in the Pacific Theatre of WW2. My maternal grandfather was in an army sergeant who fought Nazi forces in the “D Day” invasion of Normandy; he was wounded in the knee and suffered PTSD. #RemembranceDay
I took this picture last week about a block from home. I love autumn, and I’d miss the fall rains if they ever ceased to arrive.
November 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I took this picture last week about a block from home. I love autumn, and I’d miss the fall rains if they ever ceased to arrive.
360 rental homes are coming to my neighbourhood at 5555 Joyce St. The building is nearing completion.
November 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
360 rental homes are coming to my neighbourhood at 5555 Joyce St. The building is nearing completion.
I’m currently reading this history of #Antisemitism in the US by Pamela S Nadell. I can already tell that this will be a 5-star read and I recommend it to anyone wanting to learn more about this topic. I wonder if a similar book exists for 🇨🇦?
November 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I’m currently reading this history of #Antisemitism in the US by Pamela S Nadell. I can already tell that this will be a 5-star read and I recommend it to anyone wanting to learn more about this topic. I wonder if a similar book exists for 🇨🇦?
On Monday night we went for dinner at L’Artista in Burnaby. The atmosphere is resolutely “old school” and the food is outstanding Italian comfort fare balanced between pasta options & meat-forward entrees. The owner, who hails from Calabria, was present too.
November 6, 2025 at 3:36 AM
On Monday night we went for dinner at L’Artista in Burnaby. The atmosphere is resolutely “old school” and the food is outstanding Italian comfort fare balanced between pasta options & meat-forward entrees. The owner, who hails from Calabria, was present too.