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essaysJan 15, 2022
Responsible Adult.
Lately I’ve been thinking about being an adult—specifically when I might become one—for all my life I’ve always felt mentally younger than I physically am. Not that this is a bad…
life at homeFeb 1, 2022
Everything You Need To Know About Snoozing
What is the logic behind ‘snoozing’ your alarm in the morning? But more importantly, and something that has been on my mind every time I hit that stupid button: Why nine minutes?…
adventuresNov 15, 2020
Step One in the Apocalypse
Apocalypse Training If I learned anything from the eighties its to have a mohawk in the apocalypse. And chaps. And a motorcycle. I'm literally built for this timeline. Panda and I…
camp covidJan 24, 2021
Life and Times at Camp Covid
The gritty truth behind life in quarantine 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…
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…
100 days — writingSep 16, 2026
Same People
Expanding a business is expensive, risky, and frankly scary. My message to these brave souls never changes, and it has less to do with markets than with telling the truth.
camp covidJan 29, 2021
Leaving Camp Covid
After weeks in isolation, ‘Camp Covid’ is finally in the rearview—bittersweet as it may be. Through media attention, unexpected friendships, and an endless supply of hotel soap, this experience has been a strange but powerful reminder that kindness, connection, and a good sense of humour can get you through anything.
life at homeApr 11, 2022
51 Dargie-Approved Recipes
How to Make Sure Your Coffee Cake Can't Escape. I'm not big into deserts, but I'm a sucker for my mom's Coffee Cake. So what does one do when one is craving said Coffee Cake? Yes,…
100 days — writingSep 11, 2026
Cat Festival
Last year I doodled a cat for every book sold, and by Sunday the doodles had escalated into something resembling effort. This year: the Stoopid Stick Cat™. Simpler. Faster. Arguably worse.
100 days — writingSep 15, 2026
Temu America
Google Maps said I'd arrived, so here I am in Medicine Hat. I don't not love it. But every quadrant has the same chain stores and the same awful parking lot built for cars that never want to go home.
100 days — writingOct 7, 2026
Video Game
In 1979 my dad bought the family a TRS-80 CoCo to soften the blow of moving to Calgary. I taught myself BASIC to draw and make music. Forty-six years later, I'm still at it.
100 days — writingOct 8, 2026
Breakfast Champion
One of the perks of a gruelling rehearsal schedule for a kids' show is being at the Crossroads Market every weekend. It's also one of the hazards, because of the food vendors.