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Those That Follow

November 1, 2022 CJ Bowers

Do you feel it? The pinpricks on the back of your neck? You turn to look behind you, but there's nothing there. The green and orange glow of another autumn evening illuminates the vacant street; the shadows draw longer and darker as the night slowly takes over. Not long ago, children ran about laughing in… Continue reading Those That Follow

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An Adventure of a Lifetime

May 22, 2022 CJ Bowers

There are times in your life when you go out looking for a new adventure, and other times when a new adventure goes out looking for you. Sometimes, both. I suppose this would be one of those stories. I recently just came back from a trip to Las Vegas. For some of you reading this,… Continue reading An Adventure of a Lifetime

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The Mountains Are Calling

August 3, 2020August 12, 2020 CJ Bowers

I'll be honest, I'm on vacation. I'm taking a break. I've been doing well on my scheduled posts, but now I find myself in a car driving through the Rockies with limited access to cell service or wifi. Every now and then, I get an urge to visit the mountains. It's a fantastic way to… Continue reading The Mountains Are Calling

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Buffalo Plaid: A Very Brief History

December 13, 2018 CJ Bowers

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

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Season 2: Happy Birthday CJBuzz!

October 15, 2016October 17, 2016 CJ Bowers

On October 14, 2015, I posted my very first blog post (Blogging 101: What's in my head). In all honesty, I had no idea what I was doing then; in truth there are times when I still don't.  I simply knew that I wanted the opportunity to write and this website has given me the… Continue reading Season 2: Happy Birthday CJBuzz!

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Epilogue: Life Beyond Re-Entry

June 26, 2016 CJ Bowers

I've been back in Fort McMurray for nearly three weeks now.  I had intended on writing sooner but the weight of re-entry into the city has been more taxing on me than I had originally thought possible.  The level of devastation I have seen in the aftermath of the fire has been indescribable.  Despite my… Continue reading Epilogue: Life Beyond Re-Entry

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Tales from the North: We are the City

May 9, 2016March 3, 2018 CJ Bowers

It's been 5 days since we've been forced to evacuate from our homes and our city - 5 very long and hard days.  Most of us have been watching the news in horror as more pictures come in from the fires still raging up north and what remains of the fire ravaged neighbourhoods we left… Continue reading Tales from the North: We are the City

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Review: Burning Bluebeard

December 9, 2015December 9, 2015 CJ Bowers

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

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What Do We Remember?

November 11, 2015November 11, 2015 CJ Bowers

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?

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Art Will Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night

November 1, 2015November 1, 2015 CJ Bowers

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

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