11-Jan-2012 Posted by Chris

Gloves.

For the last few years I have driven through the cold winter temperatures, without gloves, feeling real and inconvenient discomfort. As I drive along, holding my hands in front of the heater vent, I curse myself for not buying a car with a heated steering wheel. I ponder what it would actually cost buy a properly engineered luxury vehicle, with heat embedded into the leather of the steering wheel; as... read more

1-Jan-2012 Posted by Chris

Dophins and daughters.

The movie, The Cove, is a brilliant documentary telling the story of the much entrenched, yet universally hated, Japanese dolphin slaughter industry.  Of those who’ve watched it, most people, at least temporarily, feel the urge to storm the Japanese embassies in protest, or donate their very existence to the preservation of Dolphins in their only natural habitat…..the wild. Dolphins are smart,... read more

24-Nov-2011 Posted by Chris

Real Mayors Don’t Tweet?

I recall having a meeting last winter at the Mayors office. It was a one-on-one set for 8:00 am in his boardroom, and at that time of the year, the snowfall in our city was reaching epic proportions. I made a mental note, that while waiting in his reception area, his receptionist had already taken 3 phone calls from citizens complaining about the snow banks and snow plowing in residential areas. The poor... read more

23-Nov-2011 Posted by Chris

A little bit Country, a little bit Rock and Roll.

Anyone who has visited here, or follows me in any social media capacity (or even Real Life for the true originals), knows that I am one super-proud father. When I think in those terms though, I almost always mean that I am proud of my daughters.  Sure, every kid is a genius, an expert in their chosen sport, pursuit or passion. So I won’t belabor the obvious. But my kids are fantastic. However tonight, I... read more

19-Sep-2011 Posted by Chris

Alberta – You have options

After this weekend’s PC leadership first ballot, a theme that seems to be emerging, is that there are now 4 Progressive parties in Alberta, and 1 truly Conservative. This is typical partisan spin, perpetuating the “Alberta is Conservative” myth many of us fall for. That said, if you see the World on a single political spectrum, then there is some truth to there being 1 Left-Wing... read more

30-Aug-2011 Posted by Chris

Whyte Ave – Jasper Ave – Churchill Sq. Trolley

I was driving around downtown today and admit was thinking about the great things we have done, and some of the even greater things we have on tap for Edmonton’s downtown. Then I drove over the High Level Bridge and marveled at the people out in Garneau, and finally along Whyte Avenue. It came to me how much of a shame it was that these all vibrant locations were not really that easy to visit... read more

16-Aug-2011 Posted by Chris

Is Warren Buffett going crazy?

The simple answer to that question is no. Warren Buffett is perhaps one of greatest minds to have ever attempted capitalism. If you don’t believe me, I would argue his $50 Billion personal balance sheet acts as proof to the time value of money and the discipline of a buy and hold strategy in cash producing profitable companies and their shares. But his op-ed today in the New York Times has people... read more

27-Apr-2011 Posted by Chris

Obama Releases Birth Certificate

Today it was announced that President Obama will allow the release of his long-form birth certificate to the public. This is clearly a response to the recent crap being spewed by Donald Trump, speculating that he may not have been born in the US. CNN has ran a two-night piece basically embarrassing Trump by debunking  his arguments point after point. I enjoyed watching Donald Trump making an ass of... read more