I’m not a big fan of math these days. The more I think about it, the more I think we’d all be better off without the whole numbers thing – they’re nothing but trouble. For example, math tells me my oldest son will turn 6 in 5 days. In 3 years he will be 9, … More I Hate Math

I was out for a walk this morning, I noticed the following sign at KFC. “OPEN EARLY MOTHERS DAY” Thank God. I’ve been stressing about what to serve B for breakfast tomorrow, and KFC came to the rescue. After nearly eight years of wedded bliss, I know my wife pretty well, and I’m sure she’ll … More Best Mothers Day Ever

On Tuesday, a festival called BC Scene will take over Ottawa for 13 days. It’s a celebration of British Columbia arts and culture, and features the province’s best musicians, actors, dancers, choreographers, writers, visual and media artists, and chefs. It’s going to be a busy two weeks, with 90 different events taking place around town. … More BC Scene

As he approaches his 4th birthday, K is asking tons of questions about, well, everything.  As we drive to school in the morning, they come in a rapid-fire stream of seemingly unconnected queries. Take yesterday’s conversation, for example: K:  “Daddy, can we ride ferris wheels at your festival?” Me:  “Sorry K, my festival doesn’t have … More Death and Ferris Wheels

Two young boys + looming festival = little time for writing… *************** There are a lot of things I love about my job, but perhaps the best part is the “homework”. I need to study up on a whole bunch of artists – watching videos from dance companies, reading scripts, or bouncing from MySpace page … More The Weakerthans