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On the way to San Fran

I haven’t even been in Calgary for 48 hours and I’m already on my way out again. It’s been a long day at the office, and the day ain’t over. To point: Every time I go on vacation, fit hits the shan. Makes me regret …

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Last full day on Iona

I’m back at the St. Columba Hotel again — the only place on the island with an internet connection, it seems — enjoying my last day here on Iona. The weather over the last few days has improved considerably, even though …

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Life on Iona

Well, we’re into Day 2 on our Iona Community experience. Thus far it’s been … well, chilly. The weather here is reminiscent of something we tried to leave back home. Only windier with the sea dampness to add to …

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I have a steak hangover

Last night I had the opportunity to do something I’ve wanted to do for a very long time — eat at Ruth’s Chris Steak House. We got one in Calgary a few months ago. It’s built into the base of the Calgary Tower, on the …