Over the years I’ve had the occasion to travel repeatedly to many cities and towns from BC to ON for business. Even with podcasts and satellite radio available, it’s still
Miscellaneous
Towering Teachers
As we organize ourselves and others into a new school year, may our young ones be lucky enough to encounter a teacher as committed as the one featured in the
Independence Day
Alone is a TV show that’s aired on the History Channel. It takes ten intrepid survivalists and places them solo in remote parts of the world to see who can
Superbowl XLVII – Who Has Got it Better Than Us?
Superbowls are more than an excuse to get together and gorge on junk food with friends while watching the latest commercials. The games can offer plenty of excitement. Sometimes, there
Take a Look at a Book
Some like reading more than others. Sadly, some don’t like reading at all. Consider Sam Bankman-Fried, former darling of the techno-currency world that took a start up to a multibillion-dollar
Stumbling is Humbling
In October of 2018 we made a big decision to purchase a new home. We did this after enjoying owning our prior home for 13 years. The new home is
Education from Endurocross
The last 30 years has resulted in an explosion of emerging sports entering our lives. The choices for kids sport are far broader than the seasonal selection with which many
You Are Here
Maps at malls and other places typically show a dot noting “you are here.” It helps us get a frame of reference. We must know where we are to understand
Two Paths to Ponder
Just over five years ago, our eldest graduated high school. At a dinner with our family and a couple of his friends, I gave a little, congratulatory speech involving an
Dare to Scare
One night having dinner with two of my sons during the last school year, my youngest asked for some help with school. As they age, the asks for help have
