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work & creativityJan 8, 2022
The World is Your Oyster
This past week I've been working on a couple of really fun client projects while trying to balance my "day job" with personal projects, and I'm pleased to announce everything is…
archiveMar 2, 2022
2nd Ever Daily Dropbear Blog Weird Monthly Prizes Award of Excellence
This month’s winners announced as well as the hero in a new line of stories I’m very excited to announce the winners of the “ 2nd Ever Daily Dropbear Blog Weird Monthly Prizes…
camp covidJan 26, 2021
Enlightened at Camp Covid
Wisdom in a world of uncertainty Catch up on the rest of the story and read the tales of 'Camp COVID' in order: 1. Alive and Well at Camp Covid 2. Adventures at Camp Covid 3. Life…
camp covidJul 15, 2021
Return to Camp Covid
A tale for the ages Catch up on the rest of the story and read the tales of 'Camp COVID' in order: 1. Alive and Well at Camp Covid 2. Adventures at Camp Covid 3. Life and Times at…
life at homeJan 13, 2022
Option Number Three
In this new house we live in I have a workshop right off my office, and for the last few months it has been a disaster area. Boxes of drone parts, small drones, medium drones,…
adventuresJan 20, 2022
Ronco™ for the Ages
Ronco™ for the Ages. I’ve come to the conclusion that advertisers are not evil, advertising agencies are. “Whoa there stud,” exclaims Chazz, Vice President in Charge of Things You…
the writer's deskMar 4, 2022
What happens when I die in Elden Ring?
What happens when I die in Elden Ring? You die a lot in Elden Ring. The motto is actually 'learn by dying often.' You might be tempted to not read this if you don’t play video…
adventuresMar 5, 2022
That's Cool, But It Isn't a Motorcycle
Everything that happens, happens for a reason they say. You can tell it’s getting close to Spring because this young man’s fancy turns not so lightly to thoughts of motorcycles…
life at homeFeb 18, 2022
One Of The Morning People
Everything is better in the morning. Coffee is better. Bacon and eggs are better. Pancakes, while delicious anytime, are better in the morning. Sunrises are better in the morning;…
life at homeFeb 20, 2022
A Boy and His Wallet
There have been many wallets in my life. My earliest wallet memory is my parents buying me a "Trucker's Wallet." I don't remember if it was a birthday gift or for Christmas, but I…
work & creativityFeb 27, 2022
Cash and Prizes Abound
Well, that isn't entirely true. There's no cash, but there are prizes. Yes, more than one. If I haven’t mentioned it recently, thank you very much for reading, commenting, and…
life at homeFeb 28, 2022
Preventing The Next Cosmic Killer Salad
The first and last line of defence is taught to all of us Canadians at a young age on family camping trips. What I know about gardening could fit in a seedpod. And I know that…
archiveMar 3, 2022
Dropbear's Deadly (re)Finishing Move
Will this summer's blockbuster hit series finally get it done? Some things need to be put right in the world, but these things take planning, time, space, belt sanders, and…
essaysMar 20, 2022
Part Of The Process
It’s better to write something than nothing, right? As a way to welcome me back to Calgary yesterday, I was greeted with a mind-melting migraine and snow. Today the temperature is…
adventuresMar 31, 2022
Road Rides and Robots
This and other summer adventures are just around the corner. Last night, I was out with my kids and their significant others to discuss plans for our summer road trip to Vancouver…
work & creativityApr 17, 2022
99 Days Of Words, Photos, And Fun
Click here to see what happens next. It’s day 99 of the 100 Days Project, and I’m excited and a little nervous. Today’s post will be the gratuitous project recap and the…
work & creativityMar 1, 2022
Dropbear's Cup 0' Stories
Bidness. That has been the name of the game in my writing lately. Lots and lots of business writing. I apologize for missing a day in my 100 Days Project, but there have been…
life at homeApr 15, 2022
The Roasterie and Urban Shave
Living your best life in the inner-city. Last week I ventured back down into Calgary's urban village of Kensington for some normalcy—call it a much needed inner-city recharge. I…