I’ll believe in anything. I used to live by that sentiment, appropriated from the title of a Wolf Parade song, either because of the lyrics or the music or my world around it when I’d listen to it most. Its
I live in Vancouver, at it’s about this time every year that I lament over the size of our country. You see, I’m from the east coast, all the way in the Sin Jawns, and I’m not afraid to say
Stand-up comedy is full of options. I could stand here and yell profanities. I could recount nonsense. I could illustrate the differences between two groups of people. I could tell stories about things that have happened to me, including what
Written without disingenuity by a guy under a tree at the top of a hill. I often turn to famous writers for advice, some sort of guidance so I can get better at crafting a story, constructing a character, creating
How old do you have to be before you’re allowed to not care anymore? I hope it’s 32. I’m pretty sure the Earth is just a spongy ball and the universe is one big bottle of Orbitz. People always ask
Technology advances, relentlessly and exponentially, and we either advance with it or get left behind. I don’t even mind the left behind, as I am a supporter and practitioner of the slow movement, but I know the world I live
We prioritize convenience over everything, and comfort is pursued above all else. Even when we know the convenient option is the lazy one, and the comfortable is boring. Privacy – Readily accepting terms and conditions that give permission to companies
[Editor’s preambling note: All of this was written a couple of years before the author actually developed cancer, and I think before his mom did, so please don’t treat it as a plea for pity, or an accurate reflection of
I used to play online poker for a living. If I was asked about it during a job interview today, I would say that those five years were instrumental in developing my abilities in financial management, game theory, risk assessment
Life is just a series of games, no matter who you are. Some are challenges thrust on you by the world, while others are goals of your own making, for your own amusement. Either way, it’s what keeps it all
