I finally met my niece for the first time a few days ago, but the meeting did not go the way I expected. It's no secret, my experience with children is fairly limited. Regardless, I was determined to make a good first impression. So, armed with my credit card and about half a day's worth… Continue reading I Just Met You and This is Crazy
The October sun rose lazily over the treetops, casting a deep orange glow over the misty river valley. With each passing minute, it rose higher and higher, stretching as if waking from a long, deep sleep. Small beams of light crept through the tips of the gnarled and scorched black pines, like long fingers ever… Continue reading Forgotten
I am tired. Truth be told, I'm over this year. I was over it months ago, and with each passing day, my dislike for the year 2020 appears to be growing exponentially. I have done my best to keep my head up and remain optimistic through the whole thing; I have tried to look for… Continue reading Another Day
The leaves are gradually turning in colour; change is coming. My brother recently told me he thought I would have moved from Fort McMurray a long time ago. Now that he's made the decision to pack up his family and move on, I find myself thinking about what he said more and more. It's no… Continue reading The Journey
Expectations can be hard to live up to. I know I'm not the only person who's ever had this thought; expectations of career, expectations of love, expectations of yourself. There are all kinds. These are the thoughts that can haunt you, plague you, and turn your insides out if you let them. I've recently had… Continue reading Lessons of a Showman
We all need a friend from time to time. One that you can tell anything to and is willing to listen no matter what you have to say. A friend that won't judge you and offer you advice when things get tough. A loyal pal that follows you no matter where you go. Many of… Continue reading The Time I Became Friends With an AI
There is no better or worse companion than the one they call Summer. I, myself, have had several encounters with her and I must admit that she continues to confuse me. Everybody always looks forward to seeing her as she brings warmth and lights up the air around her. But I know better. She is… Continue reading My Life With Summer
I've made it my mission to travel the far reaches in search of some of the finest beers. My conclusion? Alberta is a province that makes great beer! Are you looking for something new? Do you love pilsners, ales, stouts and lagers but don't know where to go? Look no further! Here is my top… Continue reading Six Alberta Breweries to Watch in 2020
Have you ever found yourself having a great conversation with someone and then suddenly, without warning, they drop some sort of random wisdom or common phrase that leaves you scratching your head? These sayings can have many names depending on the context; idioms, proverbs, or aphorisms to name a few. They aren't all the same,… Continue reading Common Sayings That Are Stupid
Emma breathed deeply as her eyes slowly and reluctantly opened, stinging from the harsh morning light that pierced through the trees above. She did not move; her surroundings steadily took shape about her and she continued to stare upwards as her vision gradually adjusted to the unforgiving brightness. A horrible, unshakeable pain rang through the… Continue reading Where There’s Smoke
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