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I keep thinking that I should say something profound on my first ever blog post. But I can’t think of anything. Hopefully that is not a sign of things to come.
I keep thinking that I should say something profound on my first ever blog post. But I can’t think of anything. Hopefully that is not a sign of things to come.
I’ve only read one third of Elizabeth’s Gilbert’s blockbusting book Eat, Pray, Love and I’ve never read anything else she has written. But I have watched her Ted Talk, which contains some wonderful gems of…
I was out jogging in the Ottawa arboretum this afternoon, when I spotted a green heron standing on a log in a small pond trying to eat a frog. I don’t see green herons very frequently, and this one was much more concerned with the frog than with me, so I was able to watch the action at close range. It was a nice surprise since my legs were feeling quite heavy and I was happy for a break from running.
While I stood there a couple dogs came by followed by a guy with his arm in a sling. I pointed out the heron and we fell into conversation. As it turned out, this guy was Max Finkelstein noted canoeist and writer…
I saw a wolverine once. Once. I will count myself lucky if I see another one. Ever. I also had the pleasure of meeting Doug Chadwick a couple times. And I will count myself lucky if…
Jenny Kingsley, my friend and arctic travel companion, has recently been publihed in artica magazine. In part, her beautifully written story grapples with some of the questions that have troubled me over the years in…
Occasionally, when I read a book that I really like I write to the author and tell them so. This has led to some great interactions with authors that I admire.
So after reading Farley Mowat’s most recent book, Otherwise, I jotted down a few words to express my gratitude for the book and explain how and why the stories in the book moved me. Then I got ready to put the letter in the mail. Except this time I did things a little differently.
Colin Harris is the cover-boy in the current issue of iRun magazine. Written by yours truly, I hope this story helps to spread Colin’s important message across Canada. Read on to find a link to the story…
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Hi Tim, Your photos are awesome, sure would like to see more and some of your writing. thanks, jim
I couldn’t agree with Jim more! I can’t wait to start getting some of your drafts!