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adventuresAug 8, 2026
Wandr Lust
A detailed itinerary of the Calgary–Victoria run, including the security bin that gets "randomly selected" every single time, the breakfast my doctor would like a word about, and the seat I pay extra for so I don't have to be near anyone.
the writer's deskMar 13, 2022
MST TO MDT TO PDT DST
Times they are a-changing, literally. This weekend was the first time in a long time I’ve been on stage performing and hosting, and it was awesome. Pandemic, blah, blah, blah.…
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 4, 2022
The Sentient Thermostat
By all accounts being alive today is really rad. And by rad I mean how excited the eighties BMX movie, filmed in Cochrane, Alberta and surrounding areas made me feel. Before you…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 16, 2022
The Day of the Cheat
If you are a Strongbad fan you will be sorely disappointed in this post—sorry about that. One day I will write a tribute to Strongbad and the Cheat, but today is not that day. “A…
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…
adventuresFeb 26, 2022
Time For A Tune-Up
The defacto guide to creativity and sledding with mice. It must be something in the mountain air because here it is, our last full day in Canmore, and we both feel rejuvenated,…
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…
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 & 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…
adventuresApr 5, 2022
Tarzan Yells and Jellyfish Hats
Tarzan Yells and Jellyfish Hats. These adventures happened many years ago and I'm just now getting around to writing them down. The morning after the Midnight Miracle at Miracle…
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.
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…
work & creativityFeb 24, 2022
Stay Tuned
As much as I would love to share a new story with you today, I’m afraid I must keep this brief. Jennifer and I have been hard at work researching and writing a new short film for…
adventuresFeb 25, 2022
The Adventures of Max Flagon and Jeff
When Max Flagon came to town, he had no idea how far they would go to keep their community picturesque and quaint. If there are two things Max is not, it's picturesque and quaint;…