Category Archives: Aside

Pocket XShot and iPhone 4 Case: Initial Reactions

First of many (I’m sure) “driveby shootings” (mobile video shoots, that is), courtesy of the http://XShotPix.com team! I’m reviewing the “Pocket XShot” (http://xshotpix.com/iphone4case.php) and “XShot iPhone 4 Case” (http://xshotpix.com/pocketxshot.php) just received in the mail, and this video shows my initial reactions to it. Will be sharing a formal review shortly. Thoughts and feedback? Could you…

If Only I Knew In My Stocking Stuffer

‘If Only I Knew’ by Lance Wubbels is a book I found in my stocking stuffer this morning, gifted by my wonderful wife, Sarah. The byline reads, ‘Gentle Reminders to Help You Treasure the People In Your Life’. The inscription reads… To Spencer Ingvalson The precious boy who loved his yellow bike… and his mother…

T.H.A.N.K.S.G.I.V.I.N.G.

For those who don’t know, I live in Canada. Today, Oct 12th, is Thanksgiving Day in Canada. I’ve just returned from ourĀ 3rd turkey dinner this weekend. As you can imagine, I’m all turkeyed out, but thankful for the wonderful hospitality and company of friends and family. – – – Sponsor – – - What is…

Second Chances

I’m still constantly reminded of how blessed I am to have a second chance. What flashes through my mind? My recent emergency flight scare. In fact, I welcome it. It reminds me of how precious “this” moment is. And it motivates me to treasure and appreciate my wife, Sarah, and my children – right now,…

Emergency On Flight AC161

Our Air Canada AC161 plane nose dived to 10,000 feet in a hurry. “F**k me!” exclaimed Norm, the neighbour to my right. He’s Daddy to a 6-week old baby boy. Our previous conversation revealed baby and Mommy stayed back in Toronto for a couple more weeks but Norm had to get back to work. Just…

My Family Playing In The Snow

During the one snow fall this Christmas 2007 before it quickly melted away the next day, my family took advantage of this time to sled down a little neighbourhood hill, along with other families in the area. Lots of fun!

'The Shack' Author, William P. Young Interview

On November 13th, 2007, William P. Young (he goes by Paul), author of The Shack, visited my hometown for a book signing and we were thrilled to finally connect LIVE in living color! Here’s the back story… On August 30th, I finished reading The Shack. Read the back cover to get the gist for what…