We’ve been here before. I’m a bit of a sucker for the pop-culture and philosophy book series, and recently added another two volumes to my collection, a collection that now counts as a “Collection” because it contains seven volumes. For those unfamiliar, there are now a couple publishers who now regularly put out [...]

Karin and I have seasons tickets to the Citadel Theater here in Edmonton, and we have done so for last three seasons since moving back to town. It’s really a great idea if you enjoy an occasional night out at a class-act production — if for no other reason than you end up with [...]

December 24
Worried about losing the so-called ‘true spirit’ of the holidays? Not to worry. It’s all pretty much a fabrication of modern (and apparently historic) marketing anyhow. What gives? Well, don’t let it sour your eggnog quite yet, but keep in mind how we’re really spending the next few days.

Day 24: Opening [...]

I could write a full blog entry, but it’s Sunday morning and I don’t feel like it. Instead, some updates to touch upon the various tidbits of excitement1 here.
:: on writing ::
Progressing at a different pace than I expected. I crossed the twenty-thousand word mark this morning with a burst of inspiration. [...]

Not having a vast abundance of free time to read these days (what with all the little projects that keep me busy from dawn ’til dusk) I’m finding it thoroughly enjoyable to use the twenty minutes each way to and from work to listen to audio books on my iPod. Not only does this [...]

December 6
It was my birthday recently as many readers will quickly attest having attended the affair. And while in my post-thirty state I did insist on a minimal-gift policy, some folks took that as an excuse to go out and buy me things. I hardly object, of course, and I just thought I’d [...]

For the twelve months that Sparkle has been living with us she’s been sheltered from the deeper cultures of the city. We haven’t avoided them ourselves those large people-things, events of congregation in the streets and parks, thousands of citizens gathering for food or fun, fancy and free. But Sparkle, and her country-bumpkin upbringing, [...]

Perhaps not quite as world-wide-news-worthy as the planet story is the simple revelation that today is our third wedding anniversary. There you go, Karin: three whole planets just for you. And you say I never get you anything.
Setting new standards for guys everywhere…

Anniversary #
Traditional Gift
Modern Gift

First
Paper
Clocks

Second
Cotton
China

Third
Leather
Small Planets (2 or 3)

Fourth
Fruit / Flowers
Appliances

Fifth
Wood
Silverware

Sixth
Candy [...]

The number three (3) often carries some sort of literary significance. “The Three Little Pigs,” “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” and even Dorothy had three companions in “The Wizard of Oz.” There are lots of examples, no doubt, and when I finally sit down to write the tale of my short existence [...]

Though I didn’t quite go to the same extent as Karin did with her costume — Wilma Flintstone, and trust me I just saw some photos that are pretty interesting — I did venture out the front door with spiky green hair this morning. Admittedly disappointed with the reception at my office — where [...]

culture: (cull - cher) noun 1. the quasi-non-quanitfiable state of societal sameness by which we place our existence into the context of those around us.