I have never felt so much fear for my future in my life. I was 19 when I started my business and I had the world by the tail. I was going to clean windows and then become a writer. It all seemed so simple. So easy. Back then the Read more…
I moaned into the night. My body sweat and my head was pounding. I must have gone through a whole box of kleenex that day. It started with a sneeze. I skied the morning, enjoying fresh tracks on the fourth chair. It wasn’t until we got back into town that Read more…
It started early the day before. Big fluffy flakes drifted to the earth and coated their mountain paradise. The thing everyone was hoping for began. Snow. Beautiful, peaceful, snow. It was day five of the young ski season and the first of two wonderful powder days. Barrman and Kaydee skied Read more…
Sunshine enveloped Big White Village in an endless glow. The deep blue sky held a promise of a day of wonder for intrepid early-season skiers. Crisp mountain air brought a feeling of energy and life to the mountain community. It was opening weekend and the hill was basking in a Read more…
I felt a nagging doubt in the pit of my stomach. Where was it? I couldn’t do without it, could I? I felt a sense of withdrawal. A sense of loss grabbed me and I twitched, thinking about how I could go without for the next fourty-eight hours. I forgot Read more…
Eight years… Time does fly when you’re having fun. Eight years ago, Krista and I stood in front of our friends and family and said our vows of love and devotion to each other. We looked deep into each others eyes and said, “I will walk beside you.” Eight years… Read more…
Remembrance day 2022 began cold and bleak for far too many people. It was a chilly morning and the cool air pierced right through my body. I walked across the parking lot on my way to work thinking about all those who fought and died for our country so many Read more…
Brian’s feet were cold. He could feel the ground through the holes in the soles of his boots as he stood on the frozen ground. He wished his soul didn’t feel so cold. He watched the people walk by in their warm coats and new boots. They headed toward the Read more…
I moved to BC sixteen and a half years ago. There are very few things I miss about living in Calgary. One thing I do miss is going to CFL football games. I loved the passion and excitement that would fill the city when The Stampeders were in the playoffs. Read more…
It started with a trickle of white flakes drifting to the earth. In mere moments the pace increased and snow began circling in the cooling air. Only to disappear in miniature puddles as they hit the ground. Inevitably the first snowflakes gathered upon the grass and stayed. The pace of Read more…