Man’s best friend had sticky paws
Thieving pup gave a new meaning to the term “hot dog”
Man’s best friend had sticky paws Read More »
Thieving pup gave a new meaning to the term “hot dog”
Man’s best friend had sticky paws Read More »
The 50th running of the Alcan 200 International Snow Machine Road Rally takes place on the third weekend in January, attracting snow-machine enthusiasts from Alaska, the Yukon and northern B.C.
The last great road race Read More »
Once upon a time, “back in the days” (last year, in October) when the Greyhound bus still existed, a garter snake slithered out of the
Saskatchewan in October Read More »
I don’t recall how long ago or what time, exactly, that I met Cor Guimond, but the moment I met him I knew he was going to be a lifelong friend.
“I’m gonna live forever” Read More »
When one walks along the rim of the autumn of one’s life, they can’t help but to look back to the yesterdays – the “good
My fishing buddy, the chairman of the board Read More »
For the volunteers who served at the soup kitchen, it was a labour of love and giving back to the community. Closing the doors simply means, what’s next?
Don’t mourn the soup kitchen, ask what’s next? Read More »
I’ve used Tinder all over the world. I find in non-English speaking countries, it’s the best way to meet like-minded people.
Tinder: Swipe Left, Swipe Right Read More »
If Pinterest is to be believed, we might be raising children who expect a real live unicorn to come to their next birthday party. Do
Once again I was about to die. Like every other literary artist before me I was about to die forgotten in a ditch at the
A Satirical Race Through a Parallel Universe Read More »
When I decided to remove my mask last summer I had to face how lonely I was, how isolated I had become. In a desperate
Creating a Men’s Circle in the Yukon Read More »
When I saw the post on Facebook from local Dawsonite Sarah Lenart, asking for two people to join her and friend Jeremy Herndl on a
An Ice Road Adventure Read More »
The Christmas and New Year’s letter was a tradition in England that predated the first Christmas card in 1843, according to www.Smithsonian.com. With the expansion
How to Write a Memorable Christmas Letter Read More »
After living in Vancouver for three years I’d become accustomed to people giving me strange looks if I smiled at them in the elevator or
Mighty Neighbourly Read More »
Having reached a certain age, I’m grateful for the younger, hipper people in my life who update me up on popular culture. My friend Katie
Painting and a Party Read More »
I love to travel; seeing new places, meeting new people. Experience, after all is priceless. I also love to knit. Imagine my delight when I
A couple of weeks ago, my 17-year-old neighbour hailed me from across the street, “Hey, Ken. Happy Hanukkah!” After a moment of stunned surprise, I
Go ahead, say “Merry Christmas” Read More »
There was a time in my life when my father called me a professional volunteer. Working for a handsome wage was much less of a
Working for Free: Gaining so Much Read More »
When my Mom and Dad were a young couple living on Avenue Road in Toronto their local watering hole was the rooftop bar at the
Old Friends and Family Recipes Read More »
Temperatures were in the mid-30s while we were in Munich. Many of the people spoke English, but many others did not. Neither Joanne nor I
Laughter Is The Same In All Languages Read More »
One day in 2011, Todd Pilgrim was returning from a hike when he saw something grey and silverish by the road. As he went closer,
Squawking with a Swan Read More »
If you haven’t met Saxophone Freddie up in Dawson City, you should. He is, after all, the first face you see when you fly into
Anthropologists need not travel to New Guinea to research the subtleties of human societies; plenty of culture can be witnessed at the local saloon. Among
The Half-Beer Reciprocation Blues Read More »
Listen, guys, I know you don’t like to talk about your feelings, but have we told you how much we love you? Twenty-five years after
An Ode to a Girl’s Best Guy Friend Read More »
I mentioned in one of my last articles, in 2008, that I am a big fan of red wines. I have found, to my delight,
A Toast to New Pairings and Good Matches Read More »
Above Antoinette’s Food Cache is a sign that proclaims it to be an “International Slow Food Restaurant”. In a culture that often idolizes speed, such
Savouring Good Times of Food and Fellowship Read More »
Perspective – use it or lose it. Words I’ve been pondering quite a lot lately. Recently I was noticing how much I dwelt on things
Is There Life After the Yukon? Read More »
When I was a wage slave, the call of Friday happy-hour escapism was like aural honey to my ears. After a few years in the
Closing Time … Time for Beer and Good Cheer Read More »
So, I’ve mentioned it before: I’m lousy at making friends. Growing up a quiet geek doesn’t lend well to the pal-collecting abilities and now that
Get a Pooch and Find a Pal Read More »
Between 1968 and 1978, the Cassiar Asbestos Corporation ran a small mining community called Clinton Creek, about 60 miles northwest of Dawson City. The far-flung
Friendships Forged by (but Not Limited by) Time Read More »
Rick Griffiths just returned from a vacation in Saskatchewan where he visited many old friends. “There wasn’t a place I visited where I wasn’t given
A Tinsmith Who Creates Community Read More »
In past articles, I have written about the fun of trying to match wines with food, and have also suggested that there is no one
Five Superb Wines Tried with Beef Wellington Read More »
I am a non-reciprocator—people invite me to their houses for fabulous meals. I eat, and weeks later I think about having them over… and then
Iron Chef Beer Pairing Read More »