Hard to Grab Onto
It’s quite hard to grab a handful of it. It slips from your hands and runs through your fingers as you bring it up to your mouth to take a …
Warts n’ All
“That just about does it” My podiatrist had just scraped the last remnants of a big plantar wart that had somehow winnowed its way into the inner workings of …
Sometimes You Just Need to Pick up the Shovel
During the first week of February, 14-inches of snow fell on metropolitan Vancouver. This dump of snow isn’t anything significant to many of those who live in northern climates – people …
Are We Giving Them Pizza?
It was an audacious move no doubt. He saw the passengers stranded in the lounge. Their flight had been cancelled. It was late in the evening and they were frustrated. …
Mistakes Can Be Forgiven
She started up the song. Millions of people around the globe were watching on TV – waiting for a memorable performance. She started and knew she was off-key – headed …
The Cover of my Rolling Stock
We’re big load slingers We got golden rims-s-s-ers And we’re drivin’ everywhere we go We drive about beauty and as far as Duluth At $10,000 a load We move all …
I’ve Looked at the Cloud from Both Sides Now
It is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful songs ever written ever written – memorable melody, lyrics that stick with you. Makes you feel like you are lying down in …
“Can I Still Play?”
This is the scariest line you hear as a minor hockey coach. It’s asked by one of the young hockey players in the dressing room before the game. It comes …
Blue Wolves & Pink Bunnies
We have all been in those meetings haven’t we? You know the ones. It’s a hot room. People all sitting around going back and forth from each sandwich tray, grabbing …
#CommanderInTweet
“Murray, do you have a minute?” “Sure Brad… nice socks…. um… what’s up?” “Well, is it okay if I sit down?” “Sure. Close the door if you want to. This …