The Ice Age of 1986
I was 15 years old way back in 1986. I was in high school then, trying to figure out this new thing called a computer and why it needed DOS. This clearly was a long time ago. But looking back at that time, the 80s…
Shopping With Caitlyn
We have experimented with Christmas and how to give presents. We used to buy presents for everyone, but that got too expensive once the family started to grow. Then we had the “Reid Fight,” which was fun, loud, and chaotic, but not everyone could attend,…
We are going Diamond Hunting!
Finally! I have planned this trip a while back but could not get to use it. But now I can. Charlene and I have Labour Day weekend off and what better way to spend it than by spending time together. And what better way can…
Visiting the Tiniest State at the Biggest Time of Year
It is hard to believe that I am already planning Christmas even though summer is still with us. But experience has taught me that it is never too early to start planning what we are going to see, and more importantly, where we are going…
Zak Bagans’ Haunted Museum
My wife asked me about where we were going this summer, and a co-worker of hers asked-slash-insisted that we go to Zak Bagans’ The Haunted Museum. I said we weren’t because I thought the name was stupid. In my initial planning of our Vegas summer…
Flight 93 National Memorial
Years ago, I was watching a family home movie of a relative whom I had never met. It was only 20 seconds long, and it featured a bunch of children opening Christmas presents. The film was grainy and in black and white. I struggled watching…
Rampart and Cameron Waterfalls
It has been several years since we did our Alaska trip. This journey was really a once-in-a-lifetime event. I still think about various aspects of our travels together. Making a trip as memorable as this one takes a lot of research, planning and replanning. I…
Liard River Hot Springs
Liard River Hot Springs was not cool and very cool at the same time. As part of our Alaska trip, I wanted to make sure we got to explore as much variety and as many unique places as we could and see places that are…
The Last Hop
I have one particular student on my school bus. The first time I picked her up, and then a few hours later, the first time I dropped her off at her home, I noticed she got off the bus with a hop. I chuckled. I…
Waking Up To Birds Singing
We are fortunate to live in an area with plenty of songbirds. These flying musical delights are protected by law because they are just beautiful to have around. Each morning, just before the sun rises, one bird starts to sing, followed by another, and then…