“Ever felt pangs of guilt for being born in Canada?” “Not sure what you mean.” “Well, I mean, my wife and I watch HGTV all the time. She’s a designer, so when the kids aren’t monopolizing the TV we flip…
Why water boils
Here’s something you probably didn’t know. I thought it was interesting when I first learned it. When you heat water to a great enough temperature it boils. That is, the liquid turns to gas and escapes. You might think, then,…
On managing a renovation
I have learned that managing a renovation is like being both the conductor of and the dancer to a live band that isn’t particularly good at carrying a tune. And occasionally a musician will fall off stage and break something.…
Key to a low maintenance life (#3)
Rent.
Key to a low maintenance life (#2)
Keep short cropped hair.
Lightning struck
Lightning struck the spot where you were standing The universe yawned and reclaimed the atoms of your essence You were just another conductor