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100 days — writingAug 23, 2026
Crime Scene
Charlie and Mabel were left for dead in a snowbank two years ago. We took them in and gave them a job: watch the shop, report anything unusual. Today, no girls. Just an open window and a light rain.
camp covidFeb 15, 2021
Camp Covid Epilogue
So, This Is How It All Ends 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…
life at homeJan 6, 2022
Standardized Relationship Test
There are only a couple of true tests of a relationship compatibility, and none of these are staged or staggered tests. Sure, there are regular standbys such as the latest…
adventuresFeb 8, 2022
Adventures In Boracay: Part II
Getting off the ferry was just as harrowing as getting on the ferry, but we made it, damn it. Dragging our luggage kicking and screaming onto the lush island of Boracay, we…
adventuresFeb 23, 2022
Welcome to Canmore.
Sometimes you forget how beautiful the Rocky Mountains are. It's one thing to see them from Calgary; it's an entirely different experience to be right up close and personal. Day…
adventuresMar 17, 2022
Adventure Around Every Corner
And a story in every turn. It's the middle of March, and not only are the Cherry Blossoms blossoming and the Tulips are tuliping, it is also sunny and warm on the island—warm…
essaysNov 15, 2020
A reminder to write
I put the menu item 'blog' on my website as a reminder to come here and write on a regular basis. As anyone can see by looking at the one post before this, clearly this approach…
adventuresApr 9, 2022
Surf's Up and Sea Lion Lunch
We woke up to a crow informing the campground that it was a lovely day and we shouldn’t miss a moment of it. The crow was correct; it was a beautiful morning. Crows are smart like…
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…
100 days — writingSep 26, 2026
Canadian Nemesis
I woke up early to beat my nemesis, Bob, to the good chair by the fire. He has never once beaten me by less than a comfortable margin, and he has never once looked like he was trying.