Category Archives: Rambles

Bits and pieces provoked by moving through space, history, and the calendar.

Poppies, Phoenix

Photos of poppies from Phoenix AZ. Continue reading →

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Hurricane Isabel and Me

A reflection on my own experience of Hurricane Isabel in 2003. Continue reading →

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My Summer Vacation

A selective recap of our journey across the Canadian Shield–Arctic fireweed, pulp and paper mills, and giant walleyes–and musings about opportunities taken as well as missed. Continue reading →

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Good Thing, Too Much Of

Musings on the state of Canadian geography after three days spent traversing a pathetically small portion of the Canadian Shield. Continue reading →

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Open Sesame?

Waiting in line at a border crossing, I am reminded of, and inspired by, a classical scene from a classic fantasy novel: The Lord of the Rings. Continue reading →

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Close Enough?

A visit to the Equator – sort of – prompts me to think about accuracy and what constitutes “close enough.” Continue reading →

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Oh, Canada: A Celebration in Photos

A special day deserves special photographic treatment. Herewith, a montage of provincial flowers represents the places in Canada where I’ve lived. Continue reading →

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Duff Gibson & Jeff Pain: Where Are They Now?

In honour of Canada Day 2015 (just two years to go to the sesquicentennial!), here’s an update on Duff Gibson (no relation) and Jeff Pain, last seen in these pages teaching us about ourselves by going downhill, headfirst, on a … Continue reading →

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In the Face of Dreadful Odds

“That’s a story every Australian knows and, now, you do too.” I stand there, brought up short. It isn’t the first time. It’s been all of four hours since we met our Melbourne tour guide. We can see he’s lanky … Continue reading →

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