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Visiting Auschwitz and the Schindler Museum
To get to Auschwitz, you take a 90-minute bus ride west of Krakow, through suburbs, exurbs and, finally, the Polish countryside. The camp, officially called the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum,...
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Set List for the Tragically Hip at Rogers Arena in Vancouver
Last night I saw the Tragically Hip in concert, presumably for the last time. I didn’t enjoy the show nearly as much as the previous two times I’d seen them–when they played in Toronto and Vancouver on...
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Understanding public opinion on autonomous vehicles
Robot cars are having a moment. They’re approaching the Peak of Inflated Expectations on the venerable Gartner Hype Cycle (though Gartner had them peaking in August, 2015). I was curious to understand...
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I’m an accidental pitchman for Mobi’s new bike-share service
The most notable part of using Mobi, Vancouver’s new bike-share program, is how many Vancouverites want to talk to you about it. I’ve had at least five people approach me while I was getting or...
View ArticleIn praise of few decisions
Modern life is distended with decisions. At least, that’s how my modern life feels. I’m very lucky I have so many choices in my life. But all those decisions can get a little wearing. This is why I...
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Hiking in the Durdogne – Day 1 – Souillac to Carlux
I woke to thunder showers, but the rain stopped by the time I left my hotel. As is often the case when you start a walking trip, it took a surprising amount of time to leave the town of Souillac...
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Hiking in the Durdogne – Day 2 – Carlux to Sarlat-la-Canéda
There was rain overnight and more fell on me as I climbed out of Carlux. I hastily pulled out my garbage bag to wrap the top of my backpack. It smelled of bug spray, as yesterday I’d sequestered the...
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Hiking in the Durdogne – Day 3 – Sarlat-la-Canéda to Domme
Today was designed to be a transition day—where I went south from one hiking trail and joined another tomorrow. I also wanted this to be a shorter journey. I was feeling the combined 35 km of the...
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Hiking in the Durdogne – Day 4 – Domme to Gourdon
Marcel delayed my start today. When I awoke, I discovered Marcel with his head buried in my chest. Marcel was a tick—I’m just guessing at his name—and judging by his size, he’d been attached to me for...
View ArticleThey Were All Splendid
Darren Barefoot died on February 20, 2023 following complications from metastatic cancer. Just weeks before he passed, Darren wrote this reflection on his life. I hope you find pleasure in it. You can...
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