I was running late. The wind was strong. I had errands to run. I seriously considered calling Amber for a ride from school rather than biking home. But I deliberately chose to ride rather than copping out when it is convenient. As I sweat up the second hill I was rewarded with 5 minutes of … [Read more…]
. . .when they are texting and walking on the side of the road with the sun behind them and I’m riding the opposite direction on my bike. Fortunately, I swerved in time, let out a nervous laugh.
Amber and I spend a glorious couple days and two nights in Waterton Lakes National Park (or the Waterton Glacier International Peace Park) for the 10th anniversary of our marriage. Neither of us have ever visited the park, so we are eager to take in as much as possible. We also splurge for the occasion … [Read more…]
August six, ten years ago, I wed a wonderful woman. After three years of courtship including a year apart, we exchanged vows on the hottest day of the year under the sun in Smithers, BC. Officiating was my friend Todd and witnessing were 150 family and friends, many of whom travelled great distances to support … [Read more…]
My mom has been raving about the Canmore Folk Music Festival for a years now and we were finally in province for it this year. I’m glad we were! The great blues musician Matt Anderson (from NB) played a couple workshops and we were excited to see him. We saw him last at the Vinyl … [Read more…]
I have always had a tenuous relationship with amusement parks. My weak stomach and all the noise and gimmicky booths simply don’t appeal to me. Since Amber feels the same way we were unsure as to how Blaise and Acadia would feel when we visited Calloway Park (since they get car sick all the time). … [Read more…]
This is my first complete 15 x 15 crossword puzzle. I’m enjoying the process of creating them after having solved them for a couple decades. Click for larger puzzle grid ACROSS DOWN 1. Scot family5. Infants10. Right away14. 40 phons15. Title character in The Hobbit16. Chaney and Chaney Jr.17. Choir voice18. To sing a la … [Read more…]
It still feels a little strange telling people that we spent a week vacation in Saskatchewan. We don’t have any family there and we live 60 minutes from Banff. The province does take its share of derision, second probably only to Newfoundland. The facts that it is so flat and boring and sparsely populated do … [Read more…]
We’ve been getting promotional deals on the Calgary Herald and then with the National Post off and on for the last 6 months. I enjoy reading a selection of articles, but my real fancy comes when I get to the puzzle section. The Post has a terrific Canadian crossword puzzle, and while I enjoy Will … [Read more…]
Just finished downloading “The Suburbs” by Arcade Fire and my kids want to listen to Swingset Mamas’ “Dance Around the House.”