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I stood there in the window of my hotel room looking down on the busy Vancouver intersection far below. What a marvel. Everyone was getting to where they needed to get to in an orderly fashion. Pedestrians, cyclists and motorists all happily co-existing. No accidents. No mishaps. No problems. A true example of ‘civilization’. What would happen if the power …

The speed was overwhelming; unlike anything I had ever experienced on 4 wheels.  The acceleration felt like warp speed on the Starship Enterprise.  My helmet-clad head was pasted back on the head rest with no chance of shifting its position. The sound of the engine resonated deep within my chest and my inner ears.  The screaming cry of the 12,000 …

I had coffee the other week with a new friend who’s a business owner in town.  We met at Starbucks and began to connect on a wide variety of topics, getting to know each other on things past, present and future.  We chatted a little about our families as well. My friend enthusiastically told me a story about his young …

“Hello, thank you for calling the Dallas Cowboys – how may I help you?” Her voice was sweet, smooth and seasoned with the cutest Texas twang you have ever heard. “Can you please tell me who is responsible for your game-day entertainment?”, I asked. I was looking to set up an appointment with the Cowboys when I was going to …