In honor of Mother’s Day, some of the Homorazzi cast has decided to proclaim their love to their respective mothers on the website. We hope you enjoy the read.

I love my Mom, and just recently we’ve developed a relationship of being less Mother/Son and more friends who can share a good laugh and story over a drink or two. While growing up, I never thought that I would come to a place where I actually WANTED to hang out with my parents, but that day came knocking on my door a few years back after I invited them to my 23rd birthday party and they actually showed!

It dawned on my that my Mom is a pretty rad woman who cares a lot about her family and who’s sole goal in life is to make sure her children and grandchildren have everything in the world they could possibly want, even before her own needs. For this, I take my hat off to her, and say I love you with all my heart.

She hasn’t had the easiest life, but I would like to think that the few beers we shared in sun are well remembered and will keep her smiling!

Thanks for everything Momma, I love you!

- Daniel

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Last weekend, a few of the Homorazzi crew attended Friends & Company‘s “Mad Men Cocktail Culture Party” at the famed Opus Hotel here in Vancouver. Hosted by the infamously fabulous Joan-e, all proceeds from the event went to support Out in Schools.

The event was all out Mad Men. Starting with a red (actually, appropriately pink) carpet out front, guests enjoyed old fashioned 1960s drinks (sponsored by Belvedere Vodka) and everyone dressed up for the occasion proving that Vancouverites CAN really step up to the plate for a theme party. I was so impressed with the details, down to the vintage magazines on the tables to the Mad Men masks, and photo booth. Trevor Kramer and Martin Spencer, the men who founded Friends & Company and put on the sold out event, did a fabulous job for a great cause.

It was also great to see Mary Zilba (RHOV), Fiona Forbes (Urban Rush), and Mashiah Vaughn (Deussault Inc.) to come out and support the event as well. They are also behind helping to bring the NOH8 campaign to Vancouver in less than a month. Marika Palmer of RHOV and her husband, Frank Palmer, Vancouver’s own real life Don Draper, founder of Canada’s leading ad agency, Palmer Jarvis DDP, and member of the Marketing Hall of Legends, also turned out to show their support. Check out all of the photos below. We look forward to attending the Friends & Company luncheon this coming Friday, also benefiting Out in Schools!

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Our Valentines Day-themed pics were such a hit, we decided to do it for St. Patrick’s Day too. For one day of the year, everyone channels their inner Irishman to join in the festivities. Whether it’s enjoying a pint of green beer, sipping on a McDonald’s shamrock shake or wearing a splash of green, most people do a little sumthin’ sumthin’ on March 17. As a side note, did you know blue was the color originally associated with St. Patty’s day before green took over. Interesting, right? I just can’t imagine drinking blue beer. LOL. As if green liquid is any more appealing.

I personally love this day for a multitude of reasons. One, even if it’s midweek, people love to party this day. Two, I can pull out my awful Irish accent without too much judgment (too much being the operative words). And thirdly, green is one of my favorite colors. So, wearing a splash of green isn’t a lot of effort and actually suits my skin tone. Hopefully, you enjoy our pics. Can’t wait to snap our Easter-themed pics. I call the glittery bunny ears.

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A comparative review of two excellent small batch, limited quantity, bourbons.

This fall I’ve been enjoying two new additions to my liquor cabinet. Both are of a same family of spirit and step outside my normal stomping ground. Just in time for your Christmas list, I will be reviewing and comparing two bourbons, Knob Creek and Basil Hayden’s here.

To start off -Try Bourbon! I have absolutely enjoyed the experience. Bourbon is not something you will likely go out to a dance club and order, it’s special. Perfect as a nightcap, afterwork treat, or with a delicious dinner. This holiday season I can imagine sitting with family and friends enjoying hot bourbon after a day on the slopes.

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A couple weekends ago, eight of us from the Homorazzi Cast took part in a photoshoot for a brand of ties called Knot Theory. Designed by Tanya Huang, these ties are very unique in both form and function and have both men and women standing out among the crowd when wearing them. These modern ties make a statement and are very easy to integrate into your wardrobe and personal style.

When we each met with Huang, she wanted to make sure that the ties and colors we wore complemented our own personal style. There are several ties to choose from in the current collection, and even more colored and embroidered knots, allowing you to achieve countless looks with one tie. In each of the two-part ties, the knot is fastened by way of a chain link which is inspired by old fashioned cufflinks. Brilliant!

We had such a blast during our photoshoot with the sexy & talented photogropher Brodie Soon of Freshworks Photography. We were also lucky enough to have Reel Illusions on set to capture the whole experience in the video below.

The photoshoot took place at OUTtv studios on the set of our upcoming new show! Stay tuned for news on that in the near future. In the meantime, as Tyra would say, check out our “best shots” below and find out where to get your own Knot Theory tie!

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From a comfortable seat on an American Airlines flight (home from Dallas Texas) I worked for the last two hours on my current work assignment when, in a moment, my mind drifted and I was backspacing out a sentence about my experiences at Out & Equal from my work. I suddenly found myself opening a new word document and this article was born.

I have been in Dallas since Monday October 24th for a conference – Out & Equal. In my work for HSBC Bank I am exposed to people from all different backgrounds, sexual orientations, and so on. We participate in employee resource groups (ERG) that allow our Lesbian Gay Bi and Transgendered staff to find comfort and rally together for change. The HSBC Pride Network is a club that our employees can find on the intranet site and a network of people that provide unified support for our employees while we challenge management to place value on workplace equality and the cost of not allowing us to be our full and authentic selves at work. I lead the Western Canada Chapter of the Pride Network (Our ERG) as such I was invited by my counterpart US ERGs to join them for the LGBT summit this year.

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Hey friends, I’ve been experimenting with barefoot running over the past 3 weeks. I was inspired to give it a try after seeing the articles for Vibram Five Fingers in both Men’s Health and Men’s Fitness over the past year. After the last three weeks I can honestly say; try it… You might get a few confused glances while your motoring around the seawall or walking out of the gym locker-room in the goofy looking shoes, but it’s worth it!

I am currently running on the Vibram Five Fingers Bikila and have, more now than in the beginning, loving it. I have to admit, the first few weeks were challenging. Changing to this kind of running shoe will not only force your body to adapt to a new running style but it will also, initially, reduce your time and distance. After three weeks I finally feel like I am regaining my stride and wake up without burning calves the morning after.

I started preparing to barefoot run in Vancouver a few weeks ago by following some of the instructions available at http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/ -do it. The recommendations provided on Vibram’s website will make your experience more enjoyable. It is a a completely different running experience. The seawall in Vancouver proved a good testing ground for the Vibram Five Fingers. Initially, feeling rather bold, and completely ignoring the advice on the vibram website, I cut my run down to six kilometers and was feeling like superman as I headed in the doors to my apartment afterward. Then, fast-forward to the next morning… I could hardly stand up! Out came the tiger balm and I realized exactly what they were referring in the instructions -start off slowly. Let’s just say – three days later I cut my barefoot run down to three kilometers and have gradually increased back up to my normal 10 km now.

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Starring: Matt Damon and Emily Blunt.
Based on: Philip K. Dick short story Adjustment Team.
Written and directed by: George Nolfi.
Other notable cast: Anthony Mackie, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Michael Kelly, John Slattery, Terence Stamp, and Anthony Ruivivar.

The Adjustment Bureau is an entertaining romantic-action flick staring the Devil Bourne Wearing Prada couple Matt Damon and Emily Blunt. Both have a believable on screen chemistry that I found more and more appealing as the film progressed. I was surprised by how much this film focused on the love story between Emily and Matt; the trailers setup more of a Matrix style film in my mind. I was also surprised by how many religious references were incorporated. I actually like the way that they were able to weave the hand of god throughout the entire plot.

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