I did a survey about a year ago among 26 friends using the Political Compass. If I were to predict their choice of political party I would say that they would likely vote in the following manner: 10 Conservative 4 Liberal 5 NDP 1 Bloc Québequois 6 Green BUT after taking the Political Compass quiz, … [Read more…]
It took a couple months to work up my will to visit a garage again after getting gouged on my first visit after returning to Canada. My car stereo has a security code that is required if the power is disconnected (so stealing the stereo is pointless). As I bought the car as a recovered … [Read more…]
I coached a junior high volleyball team in Spruce Grove, AB in 2004. Though it was exhausting having to put in practice and game times in through the first two months of school when I was barely holding my classes together, it was rewarding all the same. I managed to drift into the same position … [Read more…]
This past month is the first month I have ever carried an owing balance on my credit card. We’ve had a heap of expenses moving from Guatemala to Canada and then moving into our new house. I just kept telling myself that its just money and I’m already paying through my nose for my mortgage … [Read more…]
I have a cold. I need fluids. Last night I decided do take a dose of cayenne pepper in a glass of water. I added some lemon juice to make it a little more palatable. After downing the fire water, I quickly had to drink four more tall glasses of water to quench the burning. … [Read more…]
Amber borrowed a Raffi Concert DVD for our kids from the local library. She grew up listening to his songs like Baby Beluga and Little Toy Trains – I didn’t. I have to admit, his gentleness, meaningful (though sometimes silly) songs, and the way he has promoted his music really impresses me. Born in Egypt … [Read more…]
Come on baby…don’t fear the reaperBaby take my hand…don’t fear the reaperWe’ll be able to fly…don’t fear the reaperBaby I’m your man… I had heard this song before, but never paid much attention to it. I borrowed my friend’s truck a couple weeks ago and he had the oldies station on and “Don’t Fear the … [Read more…]
I became an uncle twice over in the past three weeks thanks to each of my two dear sisters. My niece Abigail was born to Saison and Dean at the end of July. My nephew Kai was born to Salomé and Brad last night. I just realized that these little ones are going to cost … [Read more…]
As penance for having complained to my wife for the past few weeks about having to live in the world’s largest horizontal apartment building (NW Calgary) and about the high cost of living, I’ve decided to force myself to come up with a list of positive things about living in Calgary, AB. 1. Calgary is … [Read more…]
Photo: AFP/Getty Images Late last night I ended up watching the interview that Rick Warren hosted with Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama (watch it here). I was deeply impressed. When I was in Guatemala I didn’t have much of an opportunity to see video of Obama and I was limited to distilled sound bytes in news articles. … [Read more…]