This little boy has been my world for the last 11 months. Soon, I have to go back to work. Now, I know that for my sanity (and my bank account) I need to go back, but it’s really a hard thing to do. Not just finding childcare and organizing the return, but allowing someone [...]

TheLongWalkHome_0001.jpg Originally uploaded by ‘Scratch’ At long last – the book Paul is so proud of is in. The Long Walk home is Paul’s story of renewal and rebirth after his injury in a suicide bombing attack, January 15, 2006. Liane Faulder (author) and Publisher Brindle and Glass welcome all to the national launch: Thursday [...]

AlbertaGold_Prairies.jpg Originally uploaded by ‘Scratch’ With all the changes to the energy sector in Alberta over the last 5-7 years, it’s nice to see that the old standby Pump Jack (a feature of my youth in Alberta) has not lost it’s place in the fast pace of the new millenium. This pump – in a [...]