This is something that has been weighing on my heart for some time now. After witnessing the unjust wages in Guatemala and in Canada, I thought I would share some thoughts. I collected a few example salaries and made some calculations for daily wages* for different professions in both Canada and Guatemala: Doctor in Calgary: … [Read more…]
I haven’t been too taken in by these Olympic games. I always enjoy watching different events and this is what I want to comment on. Where I’m staying, there are three channels that offer coverage of the games: CBC, Radio Canada, and NBC. I’ve noted that neither NBC nor CBC so far doesn’t stick to … [Read more…]
On August 6, 2000 Amber and I were married in Smithers, BC. Our first night together as husband and wife was spent at the magnificent Logpile Lodge just a few minutes drive out of town. Exactly eight years later, Amber and I spent our anniversary at the same lodge. April watched our kids for the … [Read more…]
I’ve travelled over 28 hours on the bus in the past 2 weeks. Pretty glad I didn’t go to Winnipeg last Tuesday night. I wasn’t worried as I boarded the Greyhound in Edmonton late last night because a teenager rooted through my dirty laundry (and everyone else’s). And the murderer is police custody. I had … [Read more…]
Some of my worst memories involve my cars. So after running into some hitches with my latest car I started reminiscing about my past cars. Stop. Reminisce means to “indulge in enjoyable recollection of past events.” That’s not what I’m doing. I’m recalling. I got my first vehicle on the road when I was 23. It … [Read more…]
A couple days ago I had to pick up our vehicle in BC and drive it to Red Deer. The trip took me on much much of the road that I cycled five years ago when I crossed Canada. It was the first time back on this section and the memories just flooded back. I … [Read more…]
I woke up with the plan to have my car inspected, insured, registered and on the road to take my wife to a movie. Instead… the inspection (required for all out-of-province vehicles) yielded several minor problems that will require fixing. Cost and time are still to be determined. Then the fire alarm went off in … [Read more…]
August 13, 2003, last day of my ride across Canada. It has been three years since I last rode my road bike (not a motorbike). This morning my mom said she was going to ride her bicycle to work and I thought “hey! I should get my gear out and go with her.” It took … [Read more…]
Upon my return to Canada, I find myself marveling at how easily I am able to adjust to my new life (mind you, I’m not working yet). The traffic is regulated by laws.The internet is lightning fast. The electricity doesn’t blink off.It is dead quiet at night (and mostly during the day too). I can use my … [Read more…]
This is my fourth Apple computer. I bought the iMac G4 (the one with the swivel screen on top of the half globe) way back in 2002. I sold it and replaced it with an iMac G5 in 2005. In 2003, I also purchased a 12″ PowerBook to use at work and for travel. Now, … [Read more…]