essaysApr 12, 2022

Of Gravity and Lampshades

This story is a glimpse into my accident-prone life. You might be feeling a little queasy looking at the photo of my youngest son jumping off a cliff into a relatively small bit…

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.

archiveMar 2, 2022

2nd Ever Daily Dropbear Blog Weird Monthly Prizes Award of Excellence

This month’s winners announced as well as the hero in a new line of stories I’m very excited to announce the winners of the “ 2nd Ever Daily Dropbear Blog Weird Monthly Prizes…

100 days — writingAug 29, 2026

l33t sk1llz

Four games in, a character showed up at the end of a chapter and named herself. I have no idea how I'll reconcile what she set in motion, and I can't wait to find out.

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…

adventuresApr 18, 2022

The Amazing Dargie Family Easter Egg Hunt

The most epic annual event to ever grace the hills and vales of Calgary I come from a long line of humans doing silly things, and it's funny how the Universe aligns. For example,…

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,…

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…

life at homeMar 26, 2022

Capital "T" Theatre

This is what happens when goblins read "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare." Last night, Jennifer (Panda) and I went out on a date. We Uber'd downtown for dinner and drinks…

life at homeApr 16, 2022

Pawlitzer Prize for Lifetime Literary Achievement

It is my pleasure to write the letter of recommendation for Newton MacLean . In no way am I being forced or coerced to write this. Newton is more than just a fine cat. He is a cat…

100 days — doodlingSep 10, 2026

Goat Life

Every so often a character shows up out of no where to help explain a feeling. Just a goat and his tire.

100 days — writingSep 14, 2026

Theatre Fun

There will probably be houses of straw, sticks and brick. There may be a talent show rap-battle-dance-off. We don't know yet, and that's most of the reason I keep coming back.

100 days — doodlingSep 3, 2026

Phat Cat

Nothing to see here. Just noodling some cat doodles. and trying to figure out character stuff.

100 days — writingSep 8, 2026

Tilde Gone

Would I miss the tilde if it vanished tomorrow? Would I go hunting for the ALT code, or quietly get on with my life? I've started wondering what these symbols are actually for.

100 days — writingOct 2, 2026

Trauma TV

There's a reason I can fall asleep to a murder investigation. The case gets solved, the banter lands where it always lands, and nothing in the next hour is going to surprise me.