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 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 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 12, 2022

Basil or Bust

Just when you think all is lost, an email comes through that changes the entire course of your life. After reading the recent post about the ‘Great Basil Shortage of 2022’, Alert…

adventuresMar 5, 2022

That's Cool, But It Isn't a Motorcycle

Everything that happens, happens for a reason they say. You can tell it’s getting close to Spring because this young man’s fancy turns not so lightly to thoughts of motorcycles…

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,…

archiveMar 3, 2022

Dropbear's Deadly (re)Finishing Move

Will this summer's blockbuster hit series finally get it done? Some things need to be put right in the world, but these things take planning, time, space, belt sanders, and…

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…

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;…