Lifting Fog

I’ve never crossed so many time zones and returned to work so quickly. I thought I’d be fine. I was incorrect. We arrived back in Canada from Taiwan …

Redundant Feature

I just learned about a new feature in Chrome and Edge browsers that sounds incredible but is almost entirely pointless. It’s a built-in, on by default, AI-powered scareware …

Memory

It’s strange, the things that we remember. Memory is a fascinating thing. Why do we remember some things and forget others? Why are some people better at remembering …

Not the Suburbs

Living downtown is rarely boring. I just went to get gas. I drove down a back alley, and over the span of about half a city block — …

Colours Changing

It’s happening. The colours are changing. They always do. There’s a small window of time in late spring when everything is perfect. The leaves are a vibrant green, …

An Unexpected Comparison

Korea has some of the best food on earth. Everything I ate in Korea was amazing. I didn’t have a bad meal during my entire visit. Over seven …

Madness

“You’re only given one little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.“ I absolutely love this quote from Robin Williams. Every time I read it, I feel a …

Grass

Who cuts the grass at golf courses? More importantly, when do people cut the grass? My wife brought this up tonight, and it’s messing with my head. For …

The Scent of Despair

If you’ve never watched someone shoot heroin or smoke crack, spend five minutes on East Hastings and you’ll likely see both. Along a few short blocks on Vancouver’s …

Word Therapy

I find it fascinating how much calm and clarity can come from vomiting words on a page. Life has been busy lately, and I haven’t been writing much. …