Holidays

A nostalgic reminder of the values of Christmas and the holiday season. I hope everyone can find their happiness this time of year.

Fuel Dilemma: How Much is Too Much?

How much fuel is enough? A hard look at our fuel consumption.

That's a Wrap

Fall has arrived and with the colors in the trees, it is also time for boats to go into hibernation. We had a fantastic season on the river. The boys did a ton of dinghy sailing and John was able to join me for every race on the SeaRenity. Reviewing

Hiking The Wild Pukaskwa Coastal Trail

A 5 day journey along the rugged coast of Lake Superior

Returning to Pukaskwa

As a young boy we visited Pukaskwa National Park one summer on a quintessential family road trip. My parents had rented an RV and we stopped at these remote parks along the Trans Canada. We pulled into the Puk for a one night stay. Once setup we headed down to

Charleston Lake Hiking

A family trip at Charleston Provincial Park around the Tallow Rock Trail

The 'Now' Page

Inspired by Derek Sivers, who runs a terrific personal website at Sivers.com, I've created a Now section. Where people can see what things I'm currently working on and interested in. What Am I Up To Now?

Comfort is Overrated

I saw this quote today and it resonated: Comfort is overrated. I want to regret the day and then tell everyone how fun it was. There is something to this. Sometimes I find myself saying yes to something that is probably not going to be fun. Maybe it's

Bitcoin Pizza Day

Happy Bitcoin Pizza Day

Blockchain

We hear the word blockchain thrown around and it can be an abstract idea. A chain of blocks, there should be a better description. Even if you understand the idea, it can feel theoretical. Here are some ways to interact with the Blockchain that are worth exploring: Bitfeed Visualizer -

Another Day on Marketplace

It began innocently as these things do, I saw an old fire hydrant for sale on Marketplace and was immediately attracted to it. It was a unique lawn decoration and although Juno has never shown an affinity for urinating on them, she likes to stop and sniff hydrants whenever possible.

A taste of Spring

Ah, tulips. To the untrained eye, they might just be another pretty flower, but to me, they are a marvel. Every spring, these botanical wonders signal not only the onset of warmer weather but also the commencement of the sailing season. Each fall, I see the bulbs at the garden

Dog

Dog and Wellness

I'm a recent dog convert. Growing up I think every kid wanted a dog. In my house the response was always the same - too much work, too much of a commitment, too much money. I never did wear my parents down. Back then I also begged them

Carbon Tax

Politicians can be so frustrating and I try not to get emotionally involved but....this week the Carbon Tax went away. I'm blissfully unaware when the carbon tax first appeared on the scene. I'm even less certain what it was trying to accomplish. Have us pay

A Pet Peeve

I like trying new recipes and while the internet is great for uncovering new ideas, my pet peeve is having to scroll all the way to the bottom of a page to get the ingredients and quantities. Why isn't it the first thing I see? I don'

Welcome Home

ChrisSivers.com is finally mine. I remember getting the internet at home in the 90's. The dial up modems and battle with siblings over phoneline use. I've been living through the adoption all these years and finally got my act together to set up a personal

Hiking

West Coast Trail

Coastal views and adventures on the West Coast Trail of Vancouver Island. A 6 day hike on Canada' number one multi day route.

Hiking

LaCloche Silhouette Trail

A trail report from hiking the Lacloche Silhouette Trail in Killarney. Ontario's Best Multi-day hiking route.

Hiking

Mt. Robson

A breathtaking hike in the Canadian Rockies. Mt Robson delivers.