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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.
essaysMar 18, 2022
That Little Voice is a Dick
It's a beautiful day in the neighbourhood. It's close to my deadline for today's writing challenge, and here's the thing: I've written, re-written, deleted, and restarted this…
adventuresMar 29, 2022
But, are there any sharks?
When you swim in the ocean, you are swimming with sharks It's that time of the week again—the day after I miss a post. I've written, written, and even more written many posts, but…
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…
essaysJan 15, 2022
Responsible Adult.
Lately I’ve been thinking about being an adult—specifically when I might become one—for all my life I’ve always felt mentally younger than I physically am. Not that this is a bad…
adventuresFeb 4, 2022
A Land Down Under
A bunch of years ago I went scuba diving in Comox, British Columbia at a place called Singing Sands . It's a shore dive that leads to a concrete-hulled sailboat about 75 feet…
essaysFeb 16, 2022
Wish You Were Here
Many years ago, I found myself in Rome, Italy. It was late August, and I had taken a train from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Rome Termini Train Station. It was my…
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.
the writer's deskMar 7, 2022
Snow Showers and Goatnados
Snow Showers and Goatnados. Migraines and Rocky Mountain Weather Systems What the hell are " snow showers? " Today's weather app says to expect snow showers, and now I'm confused.…
adventuresJan 28, 2022
Mike’s Big and Wet Underwater Adventure Activity Book
How bad do you have to be at biting stuff that evolution gives you ‘endless teeth’? I’m speaking, of course, about our friends beneath the waves, the shark. Earlier today, I was…
life at homeFeb 14, 2022
Bodies Are Weird
Bodies Are Weird So, for reasons unknown, my right deltoid started hurting. I didn’t do anything to it, I didn’t do anything with it, it was just hanging around doing what…
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.…
adventuresFeb 11, 2022
Adventures In Boracay: Part V
Boracay has been anything but boring. Between the Muerte Gang , lacerated toes , sunstroke, and an ant invasion , we've somehow managed to stay alive and enjoy this tropical…
work & creativityJan 2, 2022
The 100 Days Project
"Yes! Welcome to 2022," is what I said to myself when I woke up this morning, excited to start the day and my spiffy New Year. I yawned, stretched, and promptly pulled a muscle in…
life at homeJan 3, 2022
The Story of Estevan
There are patterns that occur in life which can inform you if you are in fact doing well or are about to watch your atoms skitter off madly in all directions. In my case, 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…
life at homeJan 29, 2022
Don't Forget To Eat
This is a quick one today as I’ve been busy writing a much longer post about our trip to Boracay a few years ago—it's a tale of adventure, intrigue, blood, being lost at sea,…
life at homeJan 30, 2022
Your Family Might Be At Risk
Your Family Might Be At Risk. There are many things that can cause a family to break down, particularly during a pandemic. Families are literally trapped together, schedules have…
100 days — writingAug 16, 2026
Wormwood & Underwood
I am old enough to know how to change the ribbon on a manual typewriter. One that smells of wormwood and sugar cubes, scarred with cigarette burns. Would I write on one today? Maybe for a page.
adventuresMar 12, 2022
A Part Of Your World
Trying not to die under the waves. Time has a way of distorting memory, particularly when memories were formed as a child. My memories of growing up are pretty fantastical—I’ve…
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 covidJan 22, 2021
Adventures at Camp Covid
Here I am, hit me like a 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 Covid 3.…
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…
work & creativityFeb 6, 2022
The Million-Dollar Question
To social media or not to social media? That is the question. Well, it's one of the questions. The real " Million-Dollar Question " is at the end of this post. Several months ago,…
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 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 13, 2022
Option Number Three
In this new house we live in I have a workshop right off my office, and for the last few months it has been a disaster area. Boxes of drone parts, small drones, medium drones,…