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Heading North

by | Jul 20, 2006 | comics, life, writing news

I’m a firm believer in not talking about writing projects until the contracts are signed and the advance in safely in the bank. I’ve seen too many projects fall apart or explode brilliantly just at the moment when I’m ready to start scribblin’....

Thanking trees

by | Jul 7, 2006 | life, writing news

I’ve been thinking a lot about trees lately. The summer is here and my part of the city is, fortunately, home to a very healthy population of oaks, birches and an incredible variety of pine trees. In addition to this, I have the honour of living and working...

Happy Canada Day

by | Jul 1, 2006 | life

I’m not a big one for patriotism and the direction our country is heading scares me (ie snuggling closer to the US), but I still think Canada is still the best country going (the national soccer team could use some help, but that’s another post.) So, Happy...

In memory

by | Jun 28, 2006 | life

Robert (Bob) McBride 1920 – 2006 As some of you might know, Melanie has been in Kelowna for the last few weeks visiting her grandfather, who was very ill. Last Friday, Robert (Bob) McBride passed away peacefully at the age of 86. The service is today and I am...

Writing to the whistle

by | Jun 19, 2006 | life, writing news

Okay, I admit. Getting cable for the World Cup isn’t doing my writing any favours. With three games a day and only an hour between games, I’m not getting much done during the day. But I have been making up the time by writing in the evening, so I’m...