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essaysMar 14, 2022
The Oxygen, Humidity, and Salt Quotient
The fine art of living at sea level. It has been two years since I have been on a plane, let alone been inside an airport. Yesterday felt like there might be some normalcy on the…
life at homeJan 5, 2022
Carb Hunter
If 2022 had a motto it would be, "what was I thinking?" It's DAY 4 into the New Year and I find myself asking this question with shocking regularity. For example: I started the…
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…
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…
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…
life at homeJan 12, 2022
Basil or Bust
Just when you think all is lost, an email comes through that changes the entire course of your life. After reading the recent post about the ‘Great Basil Shortage of 2022’, Alert…
adventuresFeb 5, 2022
Quicksand, Crawdads and Gangsters
It's starting to feel like Spring (again) in Calgary , with temperatures in the double-digits on the plus side beginning this weekend. Will it snow again? Probably. Are we in…
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 19, 2022
Finding Fitness in Suburbia
Apparently, I’m pretty high-maintenance when it comes to working out. I expect certain things. A checklist, if you will. So in a desperate attempt to jolt me from suburban despair…
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…
the writer's deskApr 1, 2022
April 1 Is No Joke. Or is it?
April 1 Is No Joke. Or is it? Does anyone know where did this silly tradition come from? Nope. Nada. It seems that no one knows where the idea for April Fools Day came from. Of…
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…
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…
100 days — writingOct 1, 2026
Oh Canada
Winter buds into spring so we get summer shade, so the leaves can burst and fall into piles worth jumping in, worms in your socks and all. Then it's back into the snowbank we go.
100 days — writingOct 6, 2026
Calgary Biker
There comes a time in every Calgary motorcyclist's season when you need to start thinking about putting your favourite thing away for winter. Or, for Calgarians, First Winter™.