The Divides of Alberta
Oh, how I wish this was solely about geography. The Continental Divide is so much simpler, the Snow Dome so much more interesting. But, no. We’re going to talk about political divides. Even … gasp! … …
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This has been my humble (virtual) home for over 35 years, posting events and musings and more than a few rants. It’s gone through so many evolutions over that time that it’s perchance a bit messy, and you might find some dead links or even a few bits of old code that included pictures. I’m slowly revamping this site to clean all that out, so please bear with me while you look around.
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On the Alberta Referendumb
Update 23 October 2026 The counting is finally done. This is how you waste serious amounts of money: by running a pointless referendum that takes over four days to count. And it doesn’t even get validated until …
Her
Today, I had the privilege of meeting with author Robert J. Sawyer, as a service of the Alexandra Writer’s Centre Society, where Mr. Sawyer is our current writer-in-residence. And that means I got to ask him to …
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My yard is a shithole
I mean, it’s not, not really. We’ve got a pie-shaped backyard (it’s massive) and some lovely trees, but … oh, my days, so much that we have to do back there and I’ve ignored nearly all of …
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And then there were three
Last December, Monkey got her first real (aka on-the-record, and taxable) job with the PetSmart over by Chinook. It’s out-of-the-way from our house and from the University, which is really its single biggest issue …
Welcome to Job 26
Today, I start my 26th job in my career. It’s been a long, interesting road, and I’m sure I have some fun discoveries yet to come … plus a hope or two (but we’ll leave those as surprises). …
Off the market
Keep smilin’, keep shinin’ Knowing you can always count on me for sure That’s what friends are for That’s What Friends Are For, as sung by Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight, and Stevie …
Americans in Banff
A bit of context for anyone reading this a few years down the road and the present has (as usual) faded into the fuzziness of propaganda, revisionist history, or simply forgetfulness: We’re currently in a trade war …
Three Months Of ... Now What?
Three months ago, I was cast out like the trash. Actually, that’s not fair. Trash is usually separated for recyclables. I wasn’t even told where to send my recyclables. Call it a layoff if that makes you feel …
21st Anniversary
I remember turning 21. Sort of. I was at university for a summer term, living in the Columbia Lake Townhouses with Roger, Ed, and Brian. It was a Friday, and I only know that thanks to the internet. All I really remember …
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