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Every decision you make has consequences. Every decision. Some consequences are “good” and some consequences are “bad”. Let me tell you a little story. Warning – it is an awful story and it involves a horrendous death. If you don’t want to read it, skip past the picture of my cat and start reading again […]
I often hear people saying, “we’ll do…after things get back to normal.” What if what we are doing, or more accurately, what if what we are not doing now is the new normal?
Most people, at least many people, are following the recommendations of our Provincial Health Officer Dr Bonnie Henry and are self-isolating, quarantining themselves and their families, or at the very least, “social-distancing”. However, it seems that large numbers of people are continuing to congregate in city parks – large numbers of people congregating in close […]
On the weekend one of my childhood friends passed away. He lost his battle with cancer and now he is dead. As a result, for at least one day I felt like slowing my life down and feeling every feeling and really being present. On Sunday I slowed down and let myself feel all the […]
As you probably already know, yesterday – early Sunday – Kobe Bryant, retired basketball superstar-hall of famer died in a helicopter crash. In the helicopter with Bryant was his daughter. She also passed away in the crash. Tragic. Truly tragic. Now the complicated part – Kobe Bryant was not a “perfect” human being. In fact, […]
Some of my friends like Dale Allen Berg, Michael from Beyond the Rhetoric, and James, the Social Dad have been sharing via their blogs their New Year’s resolutions. Reading their resolutions got me to thinking maybe I should take the opportunity of the start of a new year to look at what changes I should […]
No end of the year wisdom or “best of” stuff from me. Just a little anecdote on how perspective is so important. Recently one of of my daughters asked me what kind of ham is my favourite. I thought for a minute or two – who has a favourite ham? Bit of an odd question […]
I have to admit, I’ve been pretty unhappy for the last little while; you know this is true if you’ve had to deal with me and listen to my rants lately. Me being miserable? Why? When I think about all the great things I have in my life – why am I miserable? The fact […]
If someone opens a conversation with a statement that sounds anything like, “I don’t want to sound like a racist, but you know Don Cherry kind of…” I typically cut them off as quickly as I can and say, “If you don’t want to sound like a racist, you really should stop talking at this […]
As you probably know, today young people all around the world are stepping away from their studies and other responsibilities to make their elders hear the message that climate change needs to be addressed NOW. Young people often say things like “you’re robbing us of our future”. While this is true, what the adults in […]
When I go out for a hike or even a walk in the woods there are three things I make sure I have with me – a water bottle, a folding knife, and a small flashlight.
This @stanley_brand water bottle is a convenient carry because of the loop handle. Super comfy in the hand. And the fact that it is made by Stanley means it is very well constructed.
And a folding knife. Yep. You never know when you will need a knife. My kids call my Black Tusk pocket knife “the handy knife” because it is so handy.
A flashlight? Yes. Because if by chance you are out after dark you don’t want to drain your phone battery using it as a flashlight. The best part about this light? Rechargeable via usb. No need to throw away batteries! That’s a winning strategy.
These were gifts we received from @houseofknives while attending and taking part in the #5dadsgowild event. While they were gifts, they really are awesome tools that are very well made.
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#sponsored #hok #houseofknives #edc #everydaycarry #tomorrowland #edm #edmlifestyle #ultra #edmlife #edmfamily #edclv #pocketdump #knifecommunity #knife #tomorrowworld #knifeporn #tactical #edcgear
We had a great experience learning about the night sky during the @manningpark Starry Night event this weekend.
I managed to capture this picture, and many more, on my iPhone using the Starry Camera app.
This picture was taken at 10 o’clock at night using a 30 second exposure.
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A fun and educational experience at Manning Park Resort!
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#starrynight #manningpark #manningparkresort #skymasters #nightscaper #nightscape #starrysky #nightsky #nightimages #nightscapes #longexpoelite #nightphotography #longexposure #longexposure_shots
Who wore it better? The Old Man’s Beard on the tree or me? Me or the tree?
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#hiking #hike #outdoors #camping #hikingadventures #mountain #wilderness #backpacking #getoutside #forest #outdoor #optoutside #climbing #trail #scenery #alps #instanature #thegreatoutdoors #mountainlife #waterfall #summit #trees #lake #pnw #outdoorlife #hiker #mountaineering
One does not simply “make coffee” when camping. Especially if you have @ethicalbean coffee from your favourite coffee shop @bluemoosehope.
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Trust @stephenfung to break out the scale and hand grinder in preparation to make a beautiful cup with his Chemex.
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#coffeetime #cafe #coffeelover #coffeeaddict #coffeegram #instacoffee #caffeine #coffeeshop #barista #breakfast #coffeelovers #coffeeholic #coffeebreak #coffeelove #morning #coffeelife #coffeeoftheday #specialtycoffee #mug #bluemoosecoffee #coffeemug #café #coffeeporn
Most of my road trips involve a stop @bluemoosehope for a cup of coffee and visit with the staff. Today en route to @manningpark for the annual #5dadsgowild camping trip.
Like any good event, quality coffee is a must to keep the learners and workshop leaders on their a-game. Thank you Blue Moose for being the official coffee sponsor again this year.
Yesterday afternoon we had an extended session on podcasting related issues – very informative. In the evening it was all about how to effectively use photoshop in creative story-telling.
Camaraderie and learning. The best kind of pro-d. Loving this learning even if it is cold at night!
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Very much looking forward to the annual @5dadsgowild camping trip to @manningpark
Not only is this an opportunity to develop our story-telling techniques and time to learn about digital story-telling, it is also a time of camaraderie with dads sharing our lived experiences.
I am ready and willing to learn so many new story-telling techniques this year!
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#5dadsgowild #manningpark #camping #winter #outdoors #getoutside #explorebc #snow
Perfect weather for the annual #5dadsgowild camping trip. A bit chilly but this way there are no mosquitoes! See the silver lining in that weather report?!
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Our annual trip is an opportunity to build our individual and group skills. From learning how to create effective podcasts, to communicating through digital story-telling techniques, and so much more. I always look forward to this weekend trip.
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#camping #wintercamping #snow #whychecktheweather #manningpark #5dadsgowild
Thanksgiving dinner at the cabin with Blonde Bear. Stopped @farm_town_meats before leaving town and grabbed one of the last turkey roasts they had available.
Spent Sunday cooking up a delicious meal that we enjoyed together.
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#thanksgiving #farmtownmeats #supportlocal #turkey #cabincooking #cabinlife #lyttonstrong
I love how @doughnutlove.ca gives back to the community. Today is the first National Truth and Reconciliation Day so my favourite doughnut shop makes an orange doughnut to support the Legacy of Hope Foundation.
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#everychildmatters #truthandreconciliation #legacyofhope #orangeshirtday #coquitlam #smallbusiness #eatlocal #supportlocal #doughnut