I’m leaving

I’m leaving on a jet plane, no wait I mean my old rusty car, don’t know when I’ll be back again. I’ve always dreamt of going to the Olympics. Once when I was younger, after losing yet another big game, I was crushed. My mom said to me, “If you don’t really want […]

I Dig It

I love spring but I am not a fan of early spring with the wetness, mud and slush. And I’m really not a fan when that wetness gets inside my chapel. Sure, I wanted water, but I wanted it in the taps, not on the floor. Last spring I did some […]

My First Mistake

The Church Elders were very clear when I bought the Chapel, I had to rezone it from Institutional to Residential. I was obliviously naive in thinking this would be easy. I realised very quickly in the process that I had made my first mistake.   It started with a meeting […]

The Goode Chapel

Almost two years ago I was looking to buy a “Fixer Upper”. I have been renovating with my family for many years and wanted something to call my own. Armed with a bit of savings, I went on a quest to find the perfect place. Reality hit pretty quick and […]

The Fan Experience

I am headed out Friday to Spokane, Washington for the National Championship; even saying it is exciting. Nationals are the best; best teams, best ice, best arena and the best fans. I love to play on the big stage with the crowd, noise, energy; it fuels me.   On the […]

Superpower

I love to read sport psychology books; really they are the only books I read. Lately there is a lot about the power of a compliment and the affect on people. I was doing the dreaded Christmas returns and as I was entering the mall, I noticed the lady in […]