• Whatever happened to booters?

    I’m just not feeling the love. All this positive self-talk about the wonders of spring is leaving me unimpressed. It’s still my least favourite season by a long shot. Every dog, and its season, has its days. I started off liking spring as a kid. It was time to splash in the puddles with my… Continue Reading

  • Distracted by Prairie Penguins!

    A wandering mind is a dangerous thing, especially when looking for a white creature in white snow. The sun, on this beautiful day, is beyond bright – pupil-shrinking, exploding white. I’m wearing polarized sunglasses, that look like welding glasses, and all they do is make the scene beautiful. I squint out the window of my… Continue Reading

  • National Geographic Calling?

    It’s really happening … ??? Motorcycle sound (who uses that for a ring tone?!?) Me: Hello? (slightly annoyed after having my nap disturbed) Unidentified caller: Hello. May I speak to Mr. Craunpixel please? Me: No one here by that name. You must have the wrong number. (I lift my finger to disconnect phone) Unidentified caller: Wait! I’m… Continue Reading

  • Not again!

    For a guy who hates repetition, I seem to have this odd habit of endlessly learning the same lessons. Is it possible to have important information locked in neurons that never land anywhere in my brain? I considered a cash reward for readers … I take photos of beautiful things. Well actually, I take photos of a… Continue Reading

  • Polite Canadians a myth?

    Canadians may have a reputation for being polite but I always thot that included a good dose of mythology. I have noticed some not-so-polite things done by Canadians. Two stories caught my attention that might shed light on the subject. A while back there was a short public debate on whether our national symbol should… Continue Reading

  • Photography imitates life

    “When people are free to do as they please, they usually imitate each other.” Eric Hoffer, philosopher I don’t know anything about this philosopher but his quote rings true. It’s actually quite amusing to observe this behaviour as it happens. Watch two people enjoying a conversation and they will naturally mimic each other’s body positions. And… Continue Reading