• Vienna, a wallet, and a barbershop

    Some stories are so unbelievable, they must be true. This one is. On his 6 week tour through Europe, my son Thomas and his girlfriend had just arrived in Vienna, Austria. They checked into their B&B and then went out on the town for some sightseeing. Later that evening I got a Whatsapp voice call…

  • Stop being so polite!

    Stop being so polite!

    I want the Canadian government to protect the interests of the 90% of Canadians who aren’t morons. I’ve had about enough of this crap. It’s time for the majority to speak up and shut down this nonsense. I know Canadians are patient and kind and polite but enough is enough. What these so-called Canadian, flag waving “patriots”…

  • We bought an EV. Now what?

    In April, we bought an electric car. A 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric, in “pulse red” — whatever that is. We opted to go for the higher trim version with leather seats and all the bells and whistles. If we are plunking down this much money for a vehicle, might as well go all in. Only…

  • Thoughts in the Night

    Thoughts in the Night

    I’m not sure why I feel the need to write tonight, but it seems that there are a few things I need to get off my chest. Fear of dying is one of those things that’s weighing heavy on me. 15 days ago I convinced myself that lining up for an AstraZeneca vaccination would be…

  • Coincidence?

    Coincidence?

    Weird picture isn’t it? Well, there is a story that comes with this picture. A true story. Even though I still can’t quite believe it myself. This past Saturday, we had to euthanize our beloved orange tabby Chester. He was an amazing cat, and it broke our hearts to have to do it. He was…

  • My Arch Nemisis

    My Arch Nemisis

    Last week, I had another encounter with my arch-nemesis. Conditions weren’t ideal, with sun and clouds, and the wind carried a heavy spray of mist my way. The waterfall beckoned — and I failed. As cleaned the water off my gear and packed my bag, defeated, I turned and faced him once more: “We will…