When I was a young boy, I remember a mother giving her son a toy dinosaur for his sixth birthday. He was so fascinated by that one toy that soon his whole bedroom was decorated with dinosaurs. He read every book on the different species and eras, he collected additional toys and built models, and… Continue reading Never Give In
The sickly yellow leaves hissed around Jeames as the wind picked up and he stopped to take a breath. His eyes flew from side to side trying to track movement that seemed to be coming from either side of the trail, but the shadows of twilight made it near impossible. The sound slowly calmed to… Continue reading Fallen Leaves: Prologue
I hate craft beer. The term, anyway; not the beer itself. For those that know me, you might find that to be a strange statement considering that I’m always drinking them – I’m always looking for a new and exciting beer to try. I love finding one that is a limited edition or made with… Continue reading Craft Beer: How I Hate Thee
On the last eight days of advent, my calendar gave to me... December 17 - Morpheus Saison Brewery: Brouwerij Alvinne Origin: Belgium Alcohol: 6% This beer seemed rather unremarkable at first; the label was clean, simple and plain. But then, you open the bottle. You get one warning - this bottle will explode in your… Continue reading Beer Advent 2018: An End to Mediocrity
Ho Ho Ho!! Another 8 beers on the go! December 9 - Galaxy Hoppy Belgian Blonde Brewery: Ugly Duck Brewing Co. Origin: Denmark Alcohol: 6.5% The first thing you'll notice about this beer is its extremely artsy label. Once it is poured into the glass, you'll see it is a cloudy golden colour with a… Continue reading Beer Advent 2018: Part 2 of a Holiday Roller Coaster
Today, I would like to tell you a story that will either make something better or ruin it for everybody. Buffalo Plaid. The red and black checked pattern has become iconic in North America and is quite a common motif for many pieces of clothing, bedding, and everyday design. We love to associate it with… Continue reading Buffalo Plaid: A Very Brief History
Call me a sucker for punishment. Another year comes and goes and how better to celebrate the waning days of 2018 than with a new beer every day leading up to Christmas. Of course, this is no ordinary calendar. This year's calendar has made sure of that by offering us 24 beers from 12 different… Continue reading Beer Advent 2018: Another Year, Another Beer (or 24)
I strike a match and the flame jumps as if just woken from a long nap and then, gently, I lower the flame to the crooked wick of the candle, hunched over and tired from past sessions. The flame catches slowly and begins to rise.  Its head begins peeking up over the edge of the… Continue reading Moments: The Candle
One of my earliest memories is of you holding me one summer during a thunderstorm at the lake. The trees all around us flailed in the wind, groaning and thrashing about like wild animals from so many stories read. The sounds and sights of the angry sky above gave me such a fright and shook me to… Continue reading Rain and Giants
What can sometimes seem like the smallest, most insignificant decision, can ultimately lead to the biggest changes in your life. Today, I find myself celebrating two years of working for the Fort McMurray SPCA. When I begin thinking about everything I’ve been through since I started, I find it hard to wrap my head around… Continue reading Pet Parenting: River Goes Camping
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