Generation Clash

Recently, I found myself in an argument. My opponent was older than me (by about 30 years), a business owner, and also a white male. It was an odd event, which I will not go into to much detail about, but the main presenter spent most of his talking time explaining...

Letters to the Editor

I write these quite often, so to make my life easier, I am going to cross post them to my blog.  Here’s the latest:Dear Editor, While many do not realize it, here in the Comox Valley we are in a constant economic struggle. It is worldwide and it is a...

Gahhhhh

It’s Wednesday.  It feels like Friday after a 60 hour week.  I am blaming the full moon…at least my back has been OK lately… Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals is on.  Looks like the Kings can win it all if they can get a goal here in...

Time

During the day, I work as an engineering consultant.  I am often asked to produce a proposal for municipalities to help them decide to hire my firm to do some design work.  The value of these proposals can anywhere from $25,000 to $250,000.  For...

Strength

Over at NSMB.com, I am a regular visitor to the bulletin board.  Especially the “NBR” or “non-biking related” section.  There’s a thread about the Canucks and how they need more “toughness”.  Well – the...

Jack Layton

My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world. Jack Layton That’s my son – not Jack Layton although he will definetaly get to...