My Favorite Colour

My platform. Government should protect human rights, I like the Canadian Charter. Government should police and be a place of justice. Legislated morality should only serve to protect people from each other and from themselves. Government should protect the land from unwarranted exploitation and monitor its resources. Government should set basic education, health, and economic … [Read more…]

Private Oil Resources

Alberta’s oil sands are predicted to be the next major oil source in the world. And it’s in the private sector. Compare this with Norway’s off-shore oil. Norway has been building it’s national infrastructure for years with oil revenues and is one of the most prosperous places to live in the world. And they share … [Read more…]

Stan Rogers

As I prepared a turkey and did dishes and squeezed oranges this morning, I cranked iTunes and let Stan Rogers echo through my cement block house. [drawing by Anthony Hare] Those not familiar with Canadian folk legend Stan Rogers should get to know his work. From my memory, I remember that he was a son … [Read more…]

I got the strap from my principal

I told my grade 11 math students I would write a blog post for them tonight. Tonight they were awarded for their accomplishments in academia, athleticism, and encouragement. Many many well deserving kids. I congratulated many parents on their children’s accomplishments. Though, the entire notion of recognition alongside others who are not awarded… tough call. … [Read more…]

alma mater

Amber and I visited CUC for the first time in 4 1/2 years. It hasn’t really changed at all except for the dozens of ugly houses built on the campus and all the torn down ones. I did enjoy visiting with so many old friends (Ian, Mandy, Ravi, Kara, Bob, Chanda, Rhanda, Des, Debra, Daryll, … [Read more…]

Terry Fox Run

I ran with my iPod in my hand and the memory of Stephanie in my head. The course began at the Pioneer Centre in Spruce Grove. A woman shared at the departure ribbon about how her friend just passed away on Friday of Cancer and how her husband currently has it. It was touching to … [Read more…]