Imagine walking down Charlotte or York Street and seeing a box on someone's lawn with a "Little Free Library" sign on the front. You can't resist opening the door and browsing the selection of books inside. The sign clearly invites you to "take one and return one in exchange". 

This delightful approach to a community book exchange first appeared in a Los Angeles Times news story about three years ago. The Little Free Library concept has since spread across the US and around the world thanks to book lovers who want to share their passion with their communities.

This is just the type of walking-friendly idea that brings neighbours together and one the city of Fredericton could certainly embrace. All it takes is ONE person to start a movement. What are you waiting for?

Some evidence suggests that we've been entertaining ourselves and our communities with marionettes - puppets controlled from above by wires or strings - since 2000 BC. This may even pre-date actors performing on stage.

The most 'famous' marionnettes in North American culture are 'Pinocchio' (Disney) and Howdy Doody - riding the rising wave of film and television in the 1940's.

Just think of the possibilities today to bring back this all-but-lost art, both in it's traditional form, and in a 'Geppetto meets Arduino' mash-up with today's computer and robotic technology.

Victorian-era science fiction novelist,  Jules Verne would likely feel right at home at this steampunk computer.

Steampunk presents a retro-futuristic vision of a post-apocalyptic Victorian Age - an alternate reality where steam is the primary power source.

This subculture is a close cousin of the Maker Movement - filled with imaginative, creative, and unquestionably fun fashions and gadgets - beautifully crafted with wood, leather & metal . 

It's remarkably representative of Fredericton's heritage & rich mix of storytelling, arts, crafts & technology. We have the talent right here in New Brunswick to create gorgeous art pieces like this!