I read in the Calgary Herald earlier this week that the priorities of my Conservative MP Diane Ablonczy are “the economy and stability.” Considering conservative policy on the economy (deregulation, privatization, lower taxes, fewer tariffs, foreign investment and ownership, etc.), this seems like the worst way to promote stability. I think Ablonczy should simply say … [Read more…]
It’s Tuesday. I’ve been off work for 11 days now. I still have 5 left. I was kind of envious of some of my colleagues and students who left for California, Arizona, China, Guatemala, Vancouver, Germany, London, Québec, etc. while I stayed at home in cold Calgary. But I’m really glad I’m home! I hit … [Read more…]
As melted snow runs down my gutter, I feel pressed to post this entry on our February trip to the mountains. Amber had a great idea on how we should spend a Sunday: attend the Ice Sculptures Competition at Lake Louise. We arrived at around 10 am and the kids got to do some ice … [Read more…]
On February 19, I took my son to his first game at the Red Deer Centrium where we watched the Red Deer Rebels play the Kamloops Blazers. His hockey playing uncle came with us too, so it was a great family outing. The game started at the same time as his usual bedtime, so I … [Read more…]
2001: Shave my head for the first time, work as a youth pastor at Red Willow Community Church in St Albert AB (Events: Just Shoot Me, Gerta’s Eclipse, and fall retreat in Nordegg), canoe the Mackenzie River in NT, camp at Elk Island National Park, attend plays at the Citadel Theatre, travel to Halifax NS … [Read more…]
I’ve listened to some great music this year. Much of it has come from artists with which I was previously acquainted (The Arcade Fire, Neko Case, Daniel Lanois, Switchfoot, etc.), but a lot of new (to me) musicians have come across my path, for which I am very grateful! Mumford & Sons I wasn’t a … [Read more…]
My father bought me this M C Escher puzzle back in October. So, a couple weekends ago when Blaise said “let’s do a puzzle!!!” I thought of this 1000 piece one in the basement that I was saving for Christmas holidays and brought it upstairs. That Friday night, Blaise helped me sort the edge pieces … [Read more…]
A couple weeks ago I attended a rich musical event: Owen Pallett performing at Knox United Church. I had heard from a friend that Mr. Pallett was kind of full of himself, a bit pouty, but a superb performer. All of this was true in my experience. He was very gracious towards the opening artist … [Read more…]
I was privileged to attend a this conference a couple days ago with several of my coworkers. The conference’s purpose is to equip educators to teach/instill character traits to/in their students. The keynote speaker impressed me so much by doing one simple, though I’m sure it required hours of preparation. Michele Borba is an American … [Read more…]
A couple days ago I was interviewed by Jim Brown on CBC Calgary Radio 1. The Calgary Eye Opener does local special interest pieces every day and one of their reporters, Meghan Grant, discovered our cohousing group on Kijiji and decided to investigate. In the end they interviewed me on Friday for an edited news … [Read more…]