My brother-in-law Dean invited me to see the Oilers last night. It had been over 4 years since I had been to one and it was the same match up: Edmonton vs. Dallas. The game was awesome – plenty of scoring opportunities, some great fights, super goaltending, and the Oilers even won 4-1. Oddly enough … [Read more…]
I’ve driven Hwy 2 (Queen Elizabeth II highway between Edmonton & Calgary) dozens upon dozens of times. I drove it this afternoon after visiting my sister, bro-in-law, and niece. Today, our sunroof decided to start acting up and spontaneously opened about 10 times between Red Deer and Airdrie. Funny car. Ha ha. ha. Then, as … [Read more…]
I don’t watch much TV. When I get the chance, I’ll watch Jeopardy or the news. I’m more of a movie guy. When we got back from Guatemala, we lived with my mom. She has the first season of Six Feet Under, an HBO series that ran from 2001-2005. Amber and I started watching it, … [Read more…]
I haven’t blogged in ages. This, I can’t pass up. I studied political science and government a bit in university when I got my B.A. in history. I understand the Canadian political system and how it works. Because of this, it is so painful for me to listen to Steven Harper speak about the his … [Read more…]
Amber and I got another date as working guests at our friend Shane’s wedding. I filmed their nuptials. He and Chrystal were wed at Fort Edmonton Park (where she worked for the summer as one of those old fashioned characters who churns butter or shoes horses). We were outside for a good portion of the … [Read more…]
On October 31, Amber and I got to go on a date. But my mom was there too. But she wasn’t really with us, she was on the stage. We attended Ignition Theatre‘s production of Deathtrap on the Matchbox stage. The Red Deer Express had this to say of my mom’s performance: Debby Allan brings … [Read more…]
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…]