I have continued my quest, opening each panel in turn. Every day reveals another beer; another unique experience as we inch closer and closer to Christmas. Some of them great. Some of them.....not so much. For those who aren't following so far, I am currently going through an Advent Calendar filled with mystery beers. Each… Continue reading BeerAdvent 2015: Part Deux
The countdown to Christmas is on and while most people are counting the days of advent with chocolates, I'm taking the road less traveled. This is the second year in a row I've purchased a Craft Beer Advent calendar. I remember finding it last year and thinking it was one of the coolest ideas. Each… Continue reading BeerAdvent 2015: The First 8 Days
Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without a good ghost story. Luckily, I had the good fortune of finding one while in Edmonton this past weekend. Burning Bluebeard, written by Jay Torrence and directed by Dave Horak, is a tale unlike any I have seen in recent memory. The creepy part is that the story and… Continue reading Review: Burning Bluebeard
Foolishly, I went looking for signs of her.... Today, I put on my coat and boots and put the leash on my dog to take her for a walk. A moment before I left, a random thought comes to my mind and I grab my camera, hoping maybe I will see something of interest. Excitement… Continue reading Lament to Autumn
I had thought carefully on whether I would write on this topic. I will admit, I was going to avoid it but after much more thought and several conversations, I decided I should. Remembrance Day is something we Canadians (and other Commonwealth nations) observe every year on November 11th. This day is largely known as… Continue reading What Do We Remember?
A few nights ago, I had the privilege to experience something magical in my current home of Fort McMurray. With our Friday evening free, my wife and I decided to take a performing arts tour around the city being offered by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, known as igNGHT. I will admit, I was… Continue reading Art Will Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
As the days become shorter and gloomier, I am reminded that one of my favourite celebrations is just around the corner. This isn’t just any run-of-the-mill celebration; this is a day where kids get to dress up, knock on doors and get piles of candy. Likewise, it is a day where I get to go… Continue reading Halloween and the Death of Fun
Today I thought I might squash any negative perceptions you had on.....spaghetti squash. As bad as my attempt to make a joke may be, this vegetable (or fruit if you want to argue about it) is actually incredibly good. While many would use it as nothing more than a mere decoration for fall, I much… Continue reading You Don’t Know Squash
Here we are waking up to a brand new Canada; the Conservatives have slipped from power, the Liberals have taken a surprising majority and the NDP pulled back into third place. After 9+ years, Stephen Harper will no longer be Prime Minister. The country seemed to be craving change and that’s exactly what it got… Continue reading Rant: The Post Election Day Blues
Today I took a walk to clear my head. The sun was shining, the air was crisp but warm and a slight breeze was blowing. In my mind, it is a perfect day. Just to be clear though, I still had work to do, and stresses, and worries, and chores to do throughout the day.… Continue reading Confession: My Secret Love Affair With Autumn
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