essaysMar 27, 2022

The Fountain of Youth

The Fountain of Youth. The secret lies in the potential of broken bones and stitches. Yesterday, Jennifer and I got to hang out with her nephews. They're in the 9 to 12 age range…

life at homeFeb 20, 2022

A Boy and His Wallet

There have been many wallets in my life. My earliest wallet memory is my parents buying me a "Trucker's Wallet." I don't remember if it was a birthday gift or for Christmas, but I…

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…

adventuresApr 7, 2022

Five Boys Exploring Canada

When in doubt take the road less travelled. With a minivan full of boys and camping gear, we turned south on the North Island Highway and talked about what we would do next. Our…

the writer's deskJan 27, 2022

Putting the Mess in Messiah

You might be wondering about the picture I've associated with this post. I like this picture because it tickles my brain in all the right places and for no other reason. Now that…