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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…
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 — doodlingAug 21, 2026
Working It Out
Inspired my my workout this morning and Dwayne Johnson.
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.…
life at homeJan 11, 2022
Zen and the Art of Ironing
We’re going on seven months of living in the ‘burbs and I feel every moment of every day out here. I miss Kensington and my routines; life is just different out here, the vibe is…
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 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…
life at homeFeb 1, 2022
Everything You Need To Know About Snoozing
What is the logic behind ‘snoozing’ your alarm in the morning? But more importantly, and something that has been on my mind every time I hit that stupid button: Why nine minutes?…
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…
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.
work & creativityJan 18, 2022
Make With The Clicky
When I started the ‘100 Days Project’ part of the setup was making it easy for people to subscribe to the blog and get it in their inbox every morning. There were a couple of…
life at homeJan 23, 2022
A Hairy Situation
It happened suddenly and without warning. One day my eyebrows were perfect; the next day, the left one went rogue; a single eyebrow hair began growing straight down—straight down…
adventuresFeb 8, 2022
Adventures In Boracay: Part II
Getting off the ferry was just as harrowing as getting on the ferry, but we made it, damn it. Dragging our luggage kicking and screaming onto the lush island of Boracay, we…
adventuresFeb 9, 2022
Adventures In Boracay: Part III
Life on Boracay had settled into an easy rhythm. I’d wake up early to work, later Jenn and I would have breakfast, go for long walks on the beach and then swim back to the hotel…
life at homeFeb 18, 2022
One Of The Morning People
Everything is better in the morning. Coffee is better. Bacon and eggs are better. Pancakes, while delicious anytime, are better in the morning. Sunrises are better in the morning;…
the writer's deskFeb 22, 2022
The Universe Wants What The Universe Wants
4:13 AM. This is the time my brain keeps telling me to wake up for the past few weeks by giving me deep and meaningful thoughts to ponder. Thoughts so deep and meaningful they…
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 22, 2022
Setting the Bar
Achievement unlocked. After years of stressing I would never again be able to achieve this physical feat, I have done it. Ladies and gentlemen and those who identify otherwise,…
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…
essaysNov 15, 2020
A reminder to write
I put the menu item 'blog' on my website as a reminder to come here and write on a regular basis. As anyone can see by looking at the one post before this, clearly this approach…
adventuresApr 5, 2022
Tarzan Yells and Jellyfish Hats
Tarzan Yells and Jellyfish Hats. These adventures happened many years ago and I'm just now getting around to writing them down. The morning after the Midnight Miracle at Miracle…
adventuresApr 8, 2022
The Tale Of The Lost Pirate Marbles
It was a dark and stormy night on the Pacific Rim and we had nowhere to stay. We left the parking lot and turned north towards Tofino—the sun had just set, there was a light rain,…
adventuresApr 9, 2022
Surf's Up and Sea Lion Lunch
We woke up to a crow informing the campground that it was a lovely day and we shouldn’t miss a moment of it. The crow was correct; it was a beautiful morning. Crows are smart like…
essaysApr 14, 2022
The Adventures of Hunch Nut
You may not want to read about this. Welcome to Day 96 of the 100 Days Project. As you have likely learned, there have been many weird and surreal times in my life. As I sat down…
life at homeApr 15, 2022
The Roasterie and Urban Shave
Living your best life in the inner-city. Last week I ventured back down into Calgary's urban village of Kensington for some normalcy—call it a much needed inner-city recharge. I…
life at homeMar 25, 2022
I'm No Elephantologist
I'm No Elephantologist. From the Calgary Zoo to the Smithsonian's National Zoo. I just found this picture I took many, many, many years ago. All those years ago, we were treated…