It’s election time in Alberta. Yay? You are forgiven for thinking election time is perpetual these days, what with the non-stop campaigning that goes on. There’s seemingly no end to the pep rallies, town halls, leadership contests, policy announcements, billboards, radio spots, and television commercials. And don’t get me started on the social media memes. […]
Slow Mo Reno – Contracting a Sticker Shock
There are two groups of people in Calgary; those that work in the oil industry and those that renovate their homes. Sure, there are thousands of others who work in service industries and the civil service, but in two years’ time when the NDP is obliterated in the provincial election and the “new” conservatives dial […]
How I Saved Thousands on Groceries in 2016
2016 proved, with little room for doubt, that I’m hardly an inspiration for those looking to achieve significant life goals. I am too easily distracted by frivolous diversions such as chocolate, Candy Crush, and laying on the couch. Three things, I should point out, that are in no way mutually exclusive. And yet, despite my […]
My Life Is A Song #90
I’m going to tell you a short story that I am all but sure is wrong. Memories are like that a lot. But perhaps it’s the feelings more than the facts that make them important. When I was a kid I had an uncle who was the quintessential cool uncle. He was single, wealthy, at […]
2016 Resolutions – Final Report
And like that … (poof) … it’s gone. 2016 did its best Keyser Soze impression and disappeared a couple days ago and with it went the last seconds of my “great” resolution challenge. I put great in quotes because this challenge ended up being anything but. Then again, I didn’t forget about these resolutions completely […]
I Suck At Spending Money
I have a problem. Oh hush, you! I’m well aware my problems number in the plural, but today I wish to speak of a specific problem that renders me a disappointment in the eyes of my fellow citizens. In fact, the greater Western society might even label me a traitor. The overlords of our governmental […]