I'm a writer. I do many things, but writing is one of my favourites. I use my blog mainly to pontificate about a variety of topics that may or may not be interesting to anyone. I don't let that stop me.

If it looks like I haven't posted in a while, it doesn't mean I'm not writing. My writing will appear elsewhere. And if I'm not writing, I may also be out taking photos.

Edmonton

Edmonton transit has been useful: I’ll keep using it

I've been using Edmonton transit at least once a week lately and I'm liking it. My Edmonton transit experience is made better by using the Google transit feature in Google Maps.

2009 Alberta budget

The 2009 Alberta budget deficit hasn't made anyone happy. Alberta's suffering from the huge drop in oil prices. Is the rest of the world gloating?

Sherwood Park mom should be charged

A Sherwood Park mom whose running, unlocked truck was stolen with her baby inside should be charged.

Another view on Queen E pool issue

Not everyone's in favour of the Queen Elizabeth Pool's proposed change rooms. I'm fine with them and here's why.

Edmonton’s Queen E pool delayed?

Edmonton's Queen Elizabeth pool construction might be held up due to misunderstandings about the new changeroom arrangement. Unisex, co-ed or family-style?
Oilsands PR disaster continues: 1,600 dead ducks

Oilsands PR disaster continues: 1,600 dead ducks

Syncrude reveals now that 1,600 ducks died in its oilsands settling ponds. They either need new PR people or need to listen to their PR people.

MacEwan BlogCamp

My week is consumed by BlogCamp and meetings. All that aside, what I really want to be doing is riding my scooter. If spring ever makes its appearance in Edmonton, I will be out riding.
Sunday newspaper inspires

Sunday newspaper inspires

So much to write about on Sunday morning, so let's start with Edmonton's newspapers & then the Alberta government. Fun!
See Magazine runs tobacco ads? Who knew?

See Magazine runs tobacco ads? Who knew?

I picked up Edmonton newspaper See Magazine. Imagine my surprise in opening it up and finding cigarette ads.

Can you go off-grid in the city?

For years I've pondered the question about whether it's possible to go off-grid in the city and disconnect from the giant utilities that rule our lives.
Blogging again & soon it will be about journalism

Blogging again & soon it will be about journalism

As you are plainly aware, my blog is back up and running and looking much better than the “can’t access database” message you’d have received a couple of days ago. But at least it’s up and running!

Clear your sidewalks!

If you're going to complain about how someone else is doing something, you may first want to consider having a look at how you do things so you don't come across as a hypocrite. Edmonton?