"I think complacency is what you allow it to be" - Draymond Green Sadly a forced reality for too many people I cannot express the level of my anger right now. It's Thanksgiving and suppose to be a joyous day spend with loved ones (or those close) celebrating the things we are thankful for. Instead … Continue reading For God Sake Wake Up
Thanksgiving 2019
"Legacy is not what I did for myself, it's what I'm doing for the next generations" - Vitor Belfort Thanksgiving Day is upon us and one constant I hear every year is "why is the Canada Thanksgiving not held at the same time as the American one?". For those that don't know the reasons are … Continue reading Thanksgiving 2019
Sleeping Issues or Memory Leaks
“The night is the hardest time to be alive and 4am knows all my secrets.” ― Poppy Z. Brite It is 4am and I finally had to succumb to the foolish belief that I would be able to drift off again. I can't, get over it and get out of bed. It is like the cobwebs … Continue reading Sleeping Issues or Memory Leaks
Alberta’s Spectre of Trumpism
"The rights of every man are diminished when the rights of one man is threatened" - John F Kennedy I know I promised to do an article on my perspective of the changing education system in Alberta and I will. However I will save it for my Monday meanderings post because right now I want … Continue reading Alberta’s Spectre of Trumpism
Writing From Frustration
(A variant quote) - "It's easier to ask forgiveness than to get permission" - Grace Hopper With the writ finally coming down for the next federal election it is time to start writing again. I have ignore my writing all summer while I took on other challenges only to realize my absence of expression only … Continue reading Writing From Frustration
Public Safety over Fiscal Responsibility isn’t Really Responsible
"Home is where the heart is, home is where believe we are safe" - Terry Wiens (2019) I love Calgary. Calgary is my home. I've left it many times, sometimes for career purposes and a few times just to go on a crazy adventure. However every time I leave I eventually find myself returning. And … Continue reading Public Safety over Fiscal Responsibility isn’t Really Responsible
Perception and Trust
"There are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception" - Aldous Huxley As I have said many times I love Calgary. Every time a life event has taken me out of the city I eventually find my way back here, this is my City. At least it … Continue reading Perception and Trust
The Western Migration
“If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – African Proverb A couple of political events in Calgary and Alberta opened some curtains in the mist of some lost memories this week. That can be beneficial because it makes me think of how we got to where … Continue reading The Western Migration
Canada Day Celebration 2019 – what is it?
"Canada is the only country in the world that knows how to live without an identity." - Marshall McLuhan It is Canada Day and the country is celebrating. Large, joyous celebrations from coast to coast to coast. That day of the year dedicated to what it means to be Canadian and express our joy of … Continue reading Canada Day Celebration 2019 – what is it?
Burning Through Tax Dollars
"It is worth our passions as it is with fire and water; they are good servants but bad masters" - Aesop's Fables 1692 I am really upset with this most recent suggestions from our local government to cut $9 million from our fire departments budget. This is no way to manage a progressive city, public … Continue reading Burning Through Tax Dollars
