An Ode to Grandma: The Story Behind Grandma’s 78th Birthday
My mother-in-law, Janice, has a presence that gently disarms. From the very first time she met me, she turned to her daughter and said,...


The Cost of Truth: Why My Life Is the Price I’m Willing to Pay
“If the price is not your life, then you’re for sale. If you’re going to be a truth teller, then the price has to be your life. I can’t...


“No Complaints”: A Family Road Trip to Rural Manitoba
My children have a word-of-the-day calendar, and on April 23rd, 2025, the word was “epithet”. It made me smile, because anyone who knows...


Why Women’s Sports Are Becoming More Appealing Than Men’s Sports
In the world of sports, the landscape is shifting. While men’s sports have long dominated viewership and headlines, the tide is turning....


Alternate Timeline: That Night, Tupac Shakur Survived.
The Theory of Alternate Timelines An alternate timeline is a hypothetical reality where events unfold differently from the known...


Teaching Basic Life Skills: A Necessity, Not an Option
Raising children is more than just providing food, clothing, and shelter. It’s imperative that we equip them with essential life skills...
The Fallacy of Surface-Level Leadership Selection
Today, as America witnesses another inauguration, it’s worth reflecting on a recurring notion: the belief that leaders who “look like us”...
Staying Connected Through Stories: From Fenbrook Prison to the World
In 2007, when I was transferred to the medium-security Fenbrook Institution, I learned about a heartwarming reading program for...
The Genesis of “The Timekeeper of Justice”
The idea for The Timekeeper of Justice book series came from a deeply personal and ongoing journey. After successfully appealing my own...
Echoes of the Past: Honouring the Lost in a World That Disses the Dead.
August 13th, 2002, I spent the day “hanging on the block” (yeah, that was a thing) until I got into an unnecessary altercation that led...

