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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.
adventuresMar 21, 2022
A Sunstar pickpocket named Stephanie
It's not every day a Sunstar tries to steal your watch. China Creek Campground is located on the Alberni Inlet just outside of Port Alberni proper and is home to a dizzying array…
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…
archiveMar 2, 2022
2nd Ever Daily Dropbear Blog Weird Monthly Prizes Award of Excellence
This month’s winners announced as well as the hero in a new line of stories I’m very excited to announce the winners of the “ 2nd Ever Daily Dropbear Blog Weird Monthly Prizes…
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…
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…
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…
camp covidJan 19, 2022
Camp Covid Retrospective
One year ago, I was holed up in the Ramada Plaza Downtown writing about isolation and COVID uncertainty—today, I’m back in lockdown, this time in my own basement, riding out another brush with ‘The Vid.’ Full-circle vibes, surgical gloves on standby, and yes, still saving the world one hardboiled egg at a time.
life at homeJan 26, 2022
The Crack Chicken of Calgary
I may have unwittingly created life, and not in the usual, fun, build-your-own-zygote kinda way. Jennifer and I are on a mainly Keto Diet, so we regularly challenge ourselves to…
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…
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…
adventuresJan 20, 2022
Ronco™ for the Ages
Ronco™ for the Ages. I’ve come to the conclusion that advertisers are not evil, advertising agencies are. “Whoa there stud,” exclaims Chazz, Vice President in Charge of Things You…
life at homeJan 7, 2022
Standardized Relationship Test
There are only a couple of true tests of a relationship compatibility, and none of these are staged or staggered tests. Sure, there are regular standbys such as the latest…
adventuresFeb 5, 2022
Quicksand, Crawdads and Gangsters
It's starting to feel like Spring (again) in Calgary , with temperatures in the double-digits on the plus side beginning this weekend. Will it snow again? Probably. Are we in…
adventuresFeb 10, 2022
Adventures In Boracay: Part IV
It turns out there are many more dangerous things in Boracay than just the Muerte Gang. As we discovered later in the day after coming back from sailing and snorkelling, there are…
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…
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…
adventuresMar 24, 2022
Motorcycle Migraine Therapy
Time to call in the bomb squad and save the day. It was +20°c yesterday in Calgary, and my migraine was off the charts. If I were a canary in a coal mine, there would just be a…
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…
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…
adventuresNov 15, 2020
Space Walk 2020
Captain's Log: Autumn 2020. The Global COVID-19 Pandemic is really starting to ramp up for the 'Second Wave' and masks are now mandatory in all indoor public places; Safeway…
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…