OMG: That’s Old!
In this internet era of quick and dirty information, I’m harbouring a Microfiche Reader. When was the last time you had to…
OMG! Pines
Carl introduces us to the pines that he’s been growing for years, and a little bit about needles. Well – the one’s that he can remember!
OMG! (That Was Loud!)
Carl takes us on a funny journey through proper and improper ways to lower the toilet seat at home, in public and in the outhouse
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It’s Magic!
Kinda. It’s just a matter of getting water to flow uphill. Without using any artificial power. Just flowing water. It’s a hydraulic ram. There’s a
Lost My Damned Glasses. Again!
I only needed ’em for distance vision, so they were always near things that I had to read, or small stuff that I had to
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What’s That?
Carl Maguire explores the humor and mystery of Woodhenge, a quirky Yukon creation. What does it mean? You decide!
CHS and CRSE “Speak up will ya?”
Carl Maguire’s relatable and humerous take on hearing loss and modern technology. Amplified nature sounds to awkward Bluetooth moments.
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OMG! Was That A Vincent?
Vintage Vincents hit the Yukon! Read about rallies, rebuilds, and international adventures in Carl Maguire’s motorcycle story.
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OMG: Who were those kids?
Carl Maguire’s ghostly encounter in Fiji raises questions about the supernatural. A rainy day, a flat tire, and mystery unfold.
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It’s a Hogwarts Tee Shirt
It’s a Hogwarts Tee Shirt! Whoever out-grew it and left it in the clothing free store at The Mall: Thanks kid! It found a home.
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Pineapples North
In the flowers and plants area just inside the doors of Save-On-Foods, we found a live pineapple plant in a pot.
Asinine Acronyms
FGS, it’s the invasion of the acronym-addicted GOC/YG bunch of CS!
We were online trying to find out how the federal dental plan worked…
It’s Certainly Not Vegan!
I always thought a vegan was a 1950s extra terrestrial. If my theory is correct, I think that E.T. had wings and feathers…
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Póg Mo Thóin
Shane McGowan has died.
Whether or not you enjoyed the music, he fronted the Anglo-Irish punk band, The Pogues.
What were you thinking?
In spite of the fact that it was after dark in Baracoa, Cuba, I suppose it wasn’t that urgent. I just felt like going for a walk in the soft…
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It’s A Self-Evident Obviosity!
Dedicated to the memory of Mr. Kennedy who taught grade-7 science, French (with a Scot’s accent) and music…
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Jury Duty (Not!)
Actually the summons was for my wife to appear for jury selection. And it’s her second time. The first time, the selection was for a trial…
They’ve Moved Back!
We had moved to Calgary in ’99 for a career opportunity, and three years later, when that was fulfilled, we really needed to get back home.
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They’ve Moved To Whitehorse
In 1974, we abandoned Calgary for a new life in Whitehorse with Henry the ‘51 Ford pickem’-up, a homemade camper…
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What’s Gonna Kill Me This Week?
Has anyone else noticed a disturbing trend with the media? The number of articles on stuff that’s gonna kill ya?
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OMG! It’s a Pit Bull!
A pit bull has a forehead. A bull terrier’s head looks like a football. He’s got this great big nose so he can lower his head and bash…
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OMG! He’s got a gun!
A few years back, in the course of my genealogy search, I found my great-grandfather’s obituary. He joined the Toronto Naval Brigade…
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OMG! They’ve Delisted Screech
I’ve had Screech in my cabinet for I-don’t-know-how-many years. I’ve replenished it regularly, and now I’m told that it doesn’t sell…
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One-Track Mind
Obsession? What obsession? I’ve got literally hundreds of compelling reasons to visit Europe. And none of them involve cuisine or scenery. As much as I