Weekly Report
The Week in Summary: * The work week was fairly slow after coming back from spring break. My colleagues and I went to Chinatown on Monday to enjoy Pho City for a work lunch - a novelty I always enjoy. Also, we did March Mammal Madness over the last month at
Weekly Report
The Week in Summary: * Due to the CBE's Spring Break, I had the entire week off to unwind - thank goodness! Taylor had to still work a bunch, but I managed to get some extra quality time in with them - which is a blessing! * For most of
Weekly Report
The Week in Summary: * Work was fairly slow again, but I did get the opportunity to assist with an Indigenous youth event at the science centre. Specifically, I got to learn how to prepare and cook frybread, which was a lot of fun - though intimidating given I have never
Where: Inglewood Bird Sanctuary When: March 2nd 2025 (Mid-Morning) Highlight: Dancing Northern Flickers and the Mimicry of European Starlings Taylor and I decided to visit one of our favourite local parks, Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, to begin our nature outings for the new year. We had tried to visit last week,
The initial release of No Man’s Sky was disastrous in nearly every conceivable way (review bombings, an investigation, and even death threats). But in a story of resilience for the ages, the team’s post-launch development has been nothing short of a redemption arc, because rather than taking the
Every run in DayZ starts with scarcity in a hostile world. Like many survival games, your starting gear is limited. For DayZ, this might involve ratted clothing, bandages, and a knife (if you are lucky). In any case, given the hostility of this post-apocalyptic land, any attempt at self-preservation requires
Good morning fellow subscribers and a happy New Years Eve. With 2024 closing and a brand new year upon us, I wanted to reflect on Good Morning Magpie over the past year, openly speculate where I might want to take this blog going into 2025, and provide an opportunity for
Beginning this year, I would like to introduce the first annual Chance's Choice Awards. This prestigious and personal awards list is a curated compilation of books, albums, video games, movies, and television shows that brought me joy and meaning throughout this past year. Unlike other awards shows, the
Where: Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park When: October 7th 2024 (Mid-Morning - Early Afternoon) Highlight: Old Man's Beard Lichen, the American Three-Toed Woodpecker, and the beautiful glacial waters. I took Monday off work to join Taylor, James, and Tricia out for a day trip to the mountains.
The Week in Summary: * Fairly slow week all things considered. I finished a book, preordered Crusader Kings IV's new season pass (because I am a Paradox shill), got lots of errands done (bicycle is ready for when the snow fully melts), and worked on a new household budget
The Week in Summary: * Let's start with the elephant in the room. Canada and the United States finally entered into a trade war this week. With the signing of the Canada–United States Free Trade Agreement in 1988, continental free trade has defined US-Canadian economic relations and it
Where: Inglewood Bird Sanctuary When: March 2nd 2025 (Mid-Morning) Highlight: Dancing Northern Flickers and the Mimicry of European Starlings Taylor and I decided to visit one of our favourite local parks, Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, to begin our nature outings for the new year. We had tried to visit last week,
The Week in Summary: * Let's talk about the weather, but more specifically, the climate. Putting aside the bone-chilling cold snap that kicked off February, our winter has been very mild. As we move into March, daytime temperatures have been absurdly warm relative to what we expect this time
The Week in Summary: * Let's start with a milestone! I have posted a weekly report for every week of the past year. The first weekly report was for February 19th - 25th. It's amazing how different life is today from last year. The only constant in
The Week in Summary: * The work week had one novelty: the Calgary City Teachers Convention. The team and I prepared for and hosted our spaces for professional development opportunities for local teachers. It was a nice break for the usual, but it was too sedentary for me at times. * For
The Week in Summary: * I returned back to work after being away for the last couple weeks. My new medication made it a lot easier to focus on my day-to-day tasks. My greetings and workshops with school groups were a lot more organized and concise, without losing any of my
The Week in Summary: * Given recent challenges with my mental health, my work gave me grace and provided me time to recover over the course of this week. In the last week, Taylor and I have made tremendous changes to our lifestyle that have changed our well being for the
The initial release of No Man’s Sky was disastrous in nearly every conceivable way (review bombings, an investigation, and even death threats). But in a story of resilience for the ages, the team’s post-launch development has been nothing short of a redemption arc, because rather than taking the
The Week in Summary: * Let me start by saying that this was an exceptionally difficult week for myself. In combination with being sick with the flu and a nervous breakdown that's been building for awhile, I also made the decision to quit habitual cannabis use (which I have
The Week in Summary: * Amid an otherwise normal and eventful week for myself, the news was anything but normal. For starters, Team Canada worked towards a national response to President-Elect Trump's looming economic tariffs against Canada. As our federal, provincial, and territorial leadership scrambled, Premier Danielle Smith refused
Every run in DayZ starts with scarcity in a hostile world. Like many survival games, your starting gear is limited. For DayZ, this might involve ratted clothing, bandages, and a knife (if you are lucky). In any case, given the hostility of this post-apocalyptic land, any attempt at self-preservation requires