A Christmas Story
I would like to take this evening to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and share my favorite Christmas story of all time. I’ve heard it many times already and it brings tears to my eyes each time I hear it. I hope all of you enjoy it as much as I do as it […]
It’s That Time!
Well it’s that time of year again folks! The joys and tribulations of decorating the house, hanging ornaments, climbing on the roof to put up your Christmas lights. For some this is one giant headache one must suffer through for only a few weeks of satisfaction. I would certainly agree that it is a lot […]
Lest We Forget
As far back as my memory serves me, which seems to be getting less as I grow older, I can remember pausing on November 11th to honor those who fought for our country. Whether I was in high school in Saskatchewan, University in Ottawa, or standing in line at the grocery store, the people around […]
Happy Halloween!
Ah yes Halloween! The day the ghosts and goblins are free to play and create mischief. The day some people turn their lights out and disappear for the evening, so they won’t have to hand out candy to every child and teenager in the neighborhood. Yes it’s true, many people actually don’t care for the […]
Get Lost
“Getting lost is a good way to find yourself.” – Anonymous This past weekend my fiancee and I shared in another favorite pastime of the fall season. We spent our afternoon getting lost in a field of corn. The creation of Edmonton’s Corn Maze has been around since 2001 and is just one of a […]
Autumn Leaves
As I prepare for the arrival of Old Man Winter I can’t help but feel somewhat saddened and melancholic at the departure of summer. The sun goes down by seven o’clock robbing me of those late evening summertime walks. The mornings are dark and you wonder why your drive to work feels like the middle […]
Becoming a “Bunnock” Champion
I have been playing the game of Bunnock since a very early age. The day I became strong enough to throw a Schmeiser the distance of the court was the day I played my first game. Previous to that, my parents or relatives would let me walk half way up the court to throw a […]