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The Last Temptation of Chris

A few months ago, I decided that it might be a good time for me to go on an adventure. I've been feeling a bit listless lately and when...
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Something Serious

Good morning. I know that for those of you who read this column, you...

Haida Gwaii hosting the next G7 Summit?

The answer to the above question is an emphatic no. Absolutely not. No way....

Jalopyism – A Path to Peace

Jalopyism is not only hard to spell, it’s not even a real word. But...

Interview With a Campfire

Jeanne d'Arc once said, “A campfire is nature's television.” And you know what? For...

The Last Temptation of Chris

A few months ago, I decided that it might be a good time for me to go on an adventure. I've been feeling a...

Something Serious

Good morning. I know that for those of you who read this column, you have come to expect either something funny, something not funny...

Haida Gwaii hosting the next G7 Summit?

The answer to the above question is an emphatic no. Absolutely not. No way. There isn’t a snowball’s chance in Hades that the G7...

Jalopyism – A Path to Peace

Jalopyism is not only hard to spell, it’s not even a real word. But if you think that’s going to stop me from teaching...

Interview With a Campfire

Jeanne d'Arc once said, “A campfire is nature's television.” And you know what? For once, I agree with her. Fire isn't just a word...

More Cheese Please

April is Grilled Cheese Month around the globe. So grab a hunk of Havarti and enjoy as I take a few words to pay...

(I Don’t Actually Own Nukes)

My first TV remote was a large square box with a faux wood finish. It had 13 buttons that you could push to select...

The couple in the cabin

In exactly 20 minutes and 46 seconds, it will be the 150th anniversary of the time when a sweet old couple lived in the...

The Anxiety Society

Anxiety is a pervasive condition affecting many individuals globally and locally in Haida Gwaii. It manifests in various forms, from test and public speaking anxiety to unique local varieties like BC Ferries and familiar social interactions. Embracing anxiety as part of life and finding humor in it can help individuals cope.

Who cares about climate change anyways

On clear nights, I like to stare up at the stars and wonder about all the incredible cosmic phenomena happening out there. From small...

Waking Up is Hard to Do

Wake up wake up wake up wake up wake up wake up wake up wake up - Zack de la Rocha (Rage Against the...

Wet Places and Friendly Faces

Like most Tlellians, I abhor the idea of personal hygiene. In fact, I will refuse to shower unless I am either really cold or...

Missing Chocolate and Friendly Frolf

Have you ever been in that situation where you bought your partner a bunch of Christmas presents that included some boxes of chocolate, but...

Bots: Should I Be Worried?

Being the thrifty sort, I prefer to save my money rather than waste it on things like fancy speaker systems and music libraries. Instead,...

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