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Field Guide, The Weekly Post

A Field Guide to People at the Grocery Store

July 5, 2026 CJ Bowers

After years of highly questionable, and unnecessary research, I'm finally ready to publish my findings.

Tagged documentary, Field Guide, funny, groceries, grocery shopping, life, naturalist, observation, photography, research, species, travel, unecessary, wildlifeLeave a comment
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Creative Writing, The Weekly Post

Borrowed Light

June 29, 2026 CJ Bowers

Just a quiet morning along the Athabasca, and the way light can change an ordinary landscape into something worth standing still for.

Tagged Alberta, life, River, nature, water, light, sunrise, morning, haze, impressionLeave a comment
Pixel art landscape of a winding dirt path through grassy hills with colorful wildflowers at sunset
Reflections, The Weekly Post

The Man I Thought I’d be

June 21, 2026 CJ Bowers

I didn't become the man I thought I'd be. Funny enough, I think I'd choose this version anyway.

Tagged age, detours, family, Fiction, learning, life, love, marriage, old, parent, reflection, unexpected, writing, youngLeave a comment
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Creative Writing, The Weekly Post

Just for a Minute

June 15, 2026 CJ Bowers

Grab a coffee.

Tagged calm, coffee, Creative Writing, evening, June, life, night, pause, quiet, relaxing, summer, tea, writingLeave a comment
Pixel art garden patch with various colorful blooming flowers and green grassy surroundings
The Weekly Post

Confessions of a Non-Gardener

June 7, 2026 CJ Bowers

I have no idea what I'm doing with flowers. Unfortunately, that didn't stop me from planting them.

Tagged clueless, flowers, garden, gardening, herbs, nature, plant, planting, plants, seed, seeds, VegetablesLeave a comment
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Parenting, The Weekly Post

Wake Up, Daddy!

June 1, 2026 CJ Bowers

Every parent has that moment. That story. The one they hope nobody ever finds out about. This is mine.

Tagged child, fail, family, father, learning, lesson, life, love, parent, Parenting, son, unworthy, writingLeave a comment
Dreamlike light trails from sleeping man's head
The Weekly Post

Quietly Becoming Obsessed

May 24, 2026 CJ Bowers

I canโ€™t seem to turn my brain off anymore.

Tagged author, blog, book, characters, crativity, Creative Writing, life, love, mental health, novel, thoughts, writer, writingLeave a comment
Young boy in blue hoodie standing in colorful playroom with toys and books
Parenting, The Weekly Post

My Son Has More Confidence Than I Ever Will

May 18, 2026 CJ Bowers

I reread emails five times wondering if I sound weird. Meanwhile this tiny man walks into rooms like he pays the mortgage, stares me down, refuses every request, and genuinely believes cruise ships belong to him.

Tagged anger, child, children, confidence, family, father, fatherhood, frustration, learning, life, love, mental health, Parenting, son, writingLeave a comment
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The Weekly Post

It Started Small

May 10, 2026 CJ Bowers

I accidentally started writing something I canโ€™t stop thinking about. Which is exciting. Slightly terrifying. But mostly exciting.

Tagged author, books, Creative Writing, creativity, exploration, Fiction, idea, imagination. spark., life, mystery, story, update, writer, writingLeave a comment
Replace his shirt with casual t-shirt
The Weekly Post

Cloud Hands, Sore Legs: My Humbling Return to Fitness

May 4, 2026 CJ Bowers

Turns out โ€œgentle exerciseโ€ hits different when your muscles have been on sabbatical for several years.

Tagged application, exercise, Facebook, fit, fitness, health, life, program, seniors, strength, struggle, weight loss, workoutLeave a comment

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