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essaysFeb 16, 2022
Wish You Were Here
Many years ago, I found myself in Rome, Italy. It was late August, and I had taken a train from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Rome Termini Train Station. It was my…
100 days — writingAug 19, 2026
Behind Aligned
100 Days of Writing and Doodling started strong, then went off a cliff like Thelma and Louise. This is not a new problem. I drive off the cliff, land it — albeit in pieces — reassemble, stop for an espresso, and carry on.
life at homeJan 30, 2022
The Coyote Barriers of Calgary
Not all ‘burbs are created equal. “Some ‘burbs are built in valleys, and some ‘burbs are on the plains, and other ‘burbs—like our current ‘burbs—sit on high terrain.” Each area of…
adventuresFeb 7, 2022
Adventures In Boracay: Part I
A few years ago, Jenn and I went to the Philippines and decided to spend a week on the island of Boracay. My eldest son Keegan had been before and highly recommended it as it had…
camp covidJan 19, 2021
Alive and Well at Camp Covid
What started with a close contact and a couch at the studio quickly turned into a full-blown quarantine staycation—welcome to Camp Covid, Alberta-style. From deep throat swabs to Frankenlamps and food trays delivered like prison rations, this is the surreal, oddly cozy tale of isolation with a view.
life at homeJan 9, 2022
Guy's Hoary Fungcicle
As one of the ways to explain the complexities of life and how to best live it, Aristotle said, “Everything happens for a reason.” Marilyn Monroe also said something like this, so…
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 homeMar 6, 2022
It's Bigger On The Inside
What do technology and noodles have in common? It might surprise you. Two hard drives are sitting on my desk at the moment. They are both Solid State Drives, and the only…
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…
100 days — writingSep 10, 2026
The Goat
I used to write first thing in the morning. Lately it happens right before bed, because the day got away from me. Again. Somewhere in there, a rhythm changed and forgot to tell me.
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…
adventuresApr 8, 2022
The Tale Of The Lost Pirate Marbles
It was a dark and stormy night on the Pacific Rim and we had nowhere to stay. We left the parking lot and turned north towards Tofino—the sun had just set, there was a light rain,…
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…
adventuresApr 7, 2022
Five Boys Exploring Canada
When in doubt take the road less travelled. With a minivan full of boys and camping gear, we turned south on the North Island Highway and talked about what we would do next. Our…
essaysApr 4, 2022
Midnight Miracle At Miracle Beach
Many summers ago, when my kids were much smaller than they are now, my parents took them and two of their friends, Nathan and Joey, to Saratoga Beach for a vacation. The plan was…
100 days — writingSep 17, 2026
Highway Man
Tom Cochrane rode the highway all night long. I did it in the daytime, like a grown-up, and I stopped for snacks. Three hours from Medicine Hat, a lot of cows, and exactly two pronghorn.
100 days — doodlingSep 17, 2026
Giraffe Adjacent
Inspired by the pair of derpy pronghorns I saw on my drive back from Medicine Hat today. They are closer to giraffes than any other animal. Huh. The more you know.