“You can put it in the win column!” I long to hear that phrase again, for anyone who lived in Calgary and listened to Flames games on the radio those words were a sweet melody. Peter Mahar was the voice of the Flames for thirty-three years, and he uttered those Read more…
Smoke began to fill the skies over the Mediterranean Sea. Flashes and explosions of light lit the day as an involuntary fireworks display began. Cameras turned to record the show, not knowing when or how it would end. In the fateful seconds, time stopped. With a sudden roar came the Read more…
Sunrises and sunsets joined together. I had an evening cruise and early fishing tour. Golden red lined the sky on both sides of the valley for me. Memories created for other people and myself. It is the best of days; I wish there wasn’t a viral shadow hanging over us. Read more…
I’m melting. The summer heat is like a sauna and I have had the privilege of being in the middle of a lake to experience the soaring temperatures. I will not complain. We live in the true north strong and free, we only get a few weeks of the hot Read more…
I stared into the sky tonight and stopped. A golden red whirlpool spun over the mountains above Westbank. A red dragon flew toward the spinning mists as the setting disc lit the final embers of the sunset. I stopped to breathe in the moment. Holding hands with Krista we took Read more…
The days are melting together in the summer heat. Morning comes early and the evening lingers on into the night. I have struggled to sit and write, seeking time and inspiration in the busyness of the summer days. Boat tours, seeing friends, life has very much returned to the way Read more…
Four months ago I started writing my daily journal. 122 days of reflections and ruminations. Our world has morphed itself into a new semblance of itself. My world has morphed into a new reality. I don’t think I would have predicted either seventeen some weeks ago. Now I sit in Read more…
The Edmonton Eskimos gave up their name today. A name I despise, but not for racial reasons. I am a diehard Calgary Stampeders fan. I have hated the Eskimos in a brotherly way all of my life. I am not happy with the change. I understand why they have done Read more…
Daylight crept intrusively past my eyelids. I was tired, too tired. I fought the sensation and rolled over. The warm body of my wife lay welcomingly beside me. I snuggled in tight, my fight against wakefulness victorious. I held her tight and went back into my dreams. When I climbed Read more…
I quit my job today. Well, just one job, a job that I have been putting off and dreading. I gave in and pulled the pin. I will not be cleaning any more windows again. My back is sore, and my desire is gone. I feel bad walking away from Read more…