"The secret of happiness is freedom. The secret of freedom is courage." - Thucydides48hrs ago I took the plunge. I went online, pointed my browser to Cathay Pacific's webpage and booked a flight from LAX to Bangkok, Thailand. My … [Read more...]
Like Sand Through The Hour Glass…
July 25, 2010 By 8 Comments
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined."- Thoreau... my time in Calgary, Alberta is coming to an end.It's hard to believe that in just 3 days I'll be moved out of my apartment and doing the … [Read more...]
Etta’s Crabby Hour |Seattle, WA
July 23, 2010 By 4 Comments
Seattle VacationsIt was just before 4:00 p.m. when I walked in Etta's in Seattle and settled myself on a stool at the bar. I was there thanks to a recommendation from Pam Mandel of Nerd's Eye View, and although it took be a day or so to … [Read more...]
I’m A Wee Bit Backwards
July 18, 2010 By 21 Comments
The name of my blog raised a few eyebrows when I was at TBEX in New York this year. At the time I was slightly offended and a little surprised that people could be so rude and crass to someone's face. However, now that I'm home all I can say is … [Read more...]
Fear & Loathing In China
July 17, 2010 By 4 Comments
"I remember opening my eyes and speaking with the truck driver who had been driving behind me. He was a volunteer fireman and stayed with me until the ambulance came. I don't remember his name."It was around 8 a.m. and I was driving north on … [Read more...]
Where Quirky Is Normal
July 14, 2010 By 5 Comments
Sgt. Bullocks (of the New Beat Brigade)A punk rocker who splits his time alternately singing about and getting into fights. As often as you find him scrapping at the local pub, you can also find him sneaking out the back door to the local animal … [Read more...]
Where Did All The Time Go?
July 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
It's hard to believe that I have three weeks left at my job in Calgary. It seems like I was resigning just yesterday- not a month ago.In the past four weeks I have strived to stay 'present' at my job. There is so much to do and we're so far … [Read more...]
