SHENANIGANS
“A bold vision for the future”
The Transit App. A bold vision for the future. “When there are fewer cars, your city becomes a better place: one that's greener, more vibrant, and more joyful. Your life is now less rushed, less financially burdened, more active, more fulfilling.” “Wow Flowerman ! We...
“Tip the Bottle”
"Tip the Bottle" is a song written and performed by a very dear friend of The Flowerman soon after his recovery from mental illness, soon after his discharge from the Psychiatric Institution in 2017. When Mike Pura performed it for the first time it brought shivers up...
“This is the Song of The Flowerman”
After his recovery from mental illness, surviving a suicide attempt, being institutionalized, losing more money than most make in a lifetime, experiencing homelessness, overcoming an addiction to multiple antipsychotics, then discovering boundless Joy & Happiness....
Resilience
JD The Flowerman was invited by Healthy Comox in the spring of 2022 to talk about resilience to a sold out crowd at the outdoor amphitheater in Filberg Park. First to speak was Sunniva Sorby. Sunniva is an expeditioner, historian, guide, citizen scientist, and a...
“Would you like us to save them for you Flowerman?”
“Would you like us to save them for you Flowerman?” - Grilled Cheese - Corn Dog - Chicken Strips - “How can I turn this unique opportunity that has just presented itself into helping out some young families.” That’s exactly the immediate thought process The Flowerman...
“I have two (2), one’s (1) for you.”
“I have two (2), one’s (1) for you.” Ever wonder why you packed two (2) individually wrapped pieces of delicious homemade banana bread instead of just one (1) for your snack? The Flowerman wondered why. Now he knows the answer. Picking up lots of waiting passengers at...
“Can I have a hug?”
“CAN I HAVE A HUG?” Driving the Love Bus through downtown Cumberland this morning, slowly approaching a crosswalk in the distance, The Flowerman sees a young Mom with two young boys. They all look up at the approaching Transit Bus, smile and wave. Coming to a stop...
“A brown paper bag full of fresh picked flowers”
“A brown paper bag full of fresh picked flowers!” Empathy is the ability to understand and share another person's feelings and experiences. It's a form of emotional intelligence that can help build strong relationships. Attributes of empathy Taking another person's...
Comox Valley Cupid 2025
FROM THE HUMBLEST BEGINNINGS…………… TO A PROCLAMATION 5 years later! The only goal 5 years ago was to raise the vibe of positivity, to spread Joy & happiness, show the LOVE to all. From dressing up as “COVID CUPID” during the Covid pandemic on Valentine’s Day 2021...
Charlie
The Flowerman- “Stay right there, don’t move. I have something for Charlie!” Pet parent - “Charlie? I thought you meant me?” Laughter erupts! After Comox Valley Cupid , The Flowerman had some left-over Darford Dog grain free heart shaped cheese treats that Woofy's pet...
A Secret Admirer?
A SECRET ADMIRER? Just not in the traditional way. After a very long 14 hour day yesterday The Flowerman walked over to his cycling-clothes-drying-rack looking forward to the bicycle ride home to clear his mind. From a distance he notices a little object full of...
The FLOWER of Nepal
“नेपालको फूलको सन्देश” Translation: A message from the FLOWER of Nepal. Q- What’s In a name? A- The ability to make a connection between two people that were once a very distant world apart. मिठो मुस्कानका साथ फुलवालालाई भनिन्, तिमीलाई थाहा छ मेरो नाम कुसुमको अर्थ फूल...
Respect
“BEST WAY TO EARN RESPECT……………………….. BY TREATING OTHERS WITH RESPECT!” Last night as the Love Bus pulls into a busy bus stop The Flowerman heard a deep yet youthful voice calling out: “Hey, JD THE FLOWERMAN ” Opening the front service bay doors to let all the waiting...
Let the writing resume!
Let the writing resume! Money so well spent. When you need help, hire the right professional. The Flowermanhas done all of his writing for his book on his incredibly old iPad. After years of updates that was taking up more and more memory, combined with a 50,000 +...
“Here Fishy Fishy Fishy” (Sesame Street)
“Here fishy fishy fishy” (Sesame Street) A CONTEST LIKE NO OTHER IS NOW CLOSED After reviewing the letter submitted by the winning family’s mother, the panel of judges all agreed that we had found the winning family. Below is the Mother’s winning submission: “Hello, I...
“A contest like no other”
A contest like no other. Sponsored by: Comox Valley Fishing Mentors “It’s all about the kids” as quoted by Comox Valley Fishing Mentors. Feel free to share this post to anyone you think may be deserving and up for a great day on the ocean. This one is all about FOOD...
“My favorite flower is the Orchid”
“My favorite flower Is the Orchid!” Quote from Mr. Fitzgerald Never judge a book by its cover! EVER! Driving multiple #1’s back to back, back and forth, round and round yesterday The Flowermanstops to pick up a young man soaked to the bone carrying lots of gear. He...
HIT THE RESET BUTTON!
Is it…………..TIME TO HIT THE RESET BUTTON? A New Year has 365 days to see the sunrise. A New year has 365 days to see opportunity. A New Year has 365 days to start a new. A New Year has 365 days to heal. A New Year has 365 days to learn. A New Year has 365 days to grow....