life at homeFeb 20, 2022

A Boy and His Wallet

There have been many wallets in my life. My earliest wallet memory is my parents buying me a "Trucker's Wallet." I don't remember if it was a birthday gift or for Christmas, but I…

work & creativityFeb 21, 2022

Dropbear and Panda GTFO

It’s time to recharge, refocus, and re-evaluate our next great adventures It's almost next week. And next week means a week away from Calgary and over to nearby Canmore for a…

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…

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,…