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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.
100 days — writingSep 5, 2026
Teamwork
The timeline was insane. Custom linocuts, a new imprint, an ISBN, a bar code, six greeting cards, a bookmark for good measure, and an ecommerce site we insist on calling SHOW-PIFFY.
work & creativityJan 8, 2022
The World is Your Oyster
This past week I've been working on a couple of really fun client projects while trying to balance my "day job" with personal projects, and I'm pleased to announce everything is…
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.
adventuresFeb 7, 2022
Adventures In Boracay: Part I
A few years ago, Jenn and I went to the Philippines and decided to spend a week on the island of Boracay. My eldest son Keegan had been before and highly recommended it as it had…
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…
essaysJan 17, 2022
16KB and the Truth
Back in 1980 my dad bought the family a TRS-80 Colour Computer from Radio Shack complete with a four-colour printer. The printer had four pens, Red, Green, Blue, Black and was…
the writer's deskMar 4, 2022
What happens when I die in Elden Ring?
What happens when I die in Elden Ring? You die a lot in Elden Ring. The motto is actually 'learn by dying often.' You might be tempted to not read this if you don’t play video…
life at homeFeb 13, 2022
Supreme Ruler of the Universe
Newton is Jenn's cat. He's been through many moves in his life—I couldn't say how many, Jenn would know—heck, in the last couple of years that Jenn and I have been together, we've…
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…
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…
100 days — writingSep 10, 2026
The Goat
I used to write first thing in the morning. Lately it happens right before bed, because the day got away from me. Again. Somewhere in there, a rhythm changed and forgot to tell me.
100 days — writingSep 12, 2026
More Cats
Put me on the spot with a Sharpie, a stack of paper, and a room full of cat people, and fun is guaranteed. By the end of the day, the Stoopid Stick Cats had drifted toward fine art.
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…
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…
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…
work & creativityApr 17, 2022
99 Days Of Words, Photos, And Fun
Click here to see what happens next. It’s day 99 of the 100 Days Project, and I’m excited and a little nervous. Today’s post will be the gratuitous project recap and the…
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 — writingSep 3, 2026
Krampus Time
Jenn wrote another book. Well, technically her cat Newton wrote it, and I'm not going to argue authorship with a cat who has strong feelings about Christmas.
100 days — writingAug 22, 2026
The Penalty
Four little boys, one hot Friday, and a gas station counter full of candy. Their bikes were lined up outside like getaway vehicles. Some things haven't changed in forty-plus years.
100 days — writingSep 22, 2026
Dropbear Days
I had 15 minutes to pretty myself up, so there was no shower. Biker boots, leather cut, and a T-shirt that says "It's pronounced gif." I'm nothing if not professional.
100 days — writingSep 29, 2026
Pay Day
For most of my career I was a one-person show surrounded by talented contractors. Hiring my first actual employee taught me something I probably should have figured out sooner.
100 days — writingOct 4, 2026
Pit Stop
There are evenings for wrestling something true out of yourself, and there are evenings for admiring the sheer volume of your new chilli pot. Tonight is the second kind.
100 days — writingOct 12, 2026
Loop Hole
I'm at 61 days of 100 and I've missed 18. Last week, work and rehearsals ate everything, so instead of posting crap I posted nothing. Then I found myself a loophole.