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Late last Thursday night, I saw an ad for an online world-building strategy game. I was in the mood to try something different. I clicked on the ad. And there went my life. An animated woman showed up to guide … Continue reading →

One of my pet peeves is when lobby groups say they are “taking action” to deal with the issues – while they sit in plush offices making phone calls and writing letters. “Take action today: write a letter to your … Continue reading →

Lately I’ve become more “conscious” of my mental habits, and I’ve noticed how I tend to hold on to grudges and other old stuff much longer than needed. (Hint: I only “need” to hold on to the past for about … Continue reading →

December 11Today was my last day with Jacobs Engineering. It was my last day at the Waterton Complex, my last shift in Trailer #4, and my last time seeing the Rocky Mountains from that hilltop. I sent my last email … Continue reading →

Today I bought a liquid soap dispenser for a dollar. How is this possible? That is about one or two minutes’ wages in Calgary. Of course, this item wasn’t made in Calgary – it came from China. So, people had … Continue reading →