An outside view from the inside.
The Stampede is overrated. The Flames, well, they always seem to make plans to start golfing in May. The vibrant night scene … maybe for the youngsters. But the mountains, OMG, the mountains. All I’m saying is that the city is what you make of it. Here are my personal favourites.
11/1/20251 min read
The City
Services are insufficient, taxes are consistently high, traffic is congested, and the city council appears to be unaware of its responsibilities. Most cities look alike, and Calgary is no exception. But if you look closely enough, you will find the little details that make all the difference.
The Mountains
It takes time to cultivate a following. Once you’re past the dry skin, headaches, occasional nose bleeding and the fear of bears, you will be in Mountain Paradise: the air, the views, the sounds, the landscapes, harmony.
The Winter
Winter is coming. Nothing is certain except death, taxes, and winter in Canada. There is no escape from it. The sooner you make peace with this, the sooner you will start to appreciate what Winter has to offer.
The sky... omg, the sky.
Look to the heavens, the sunrises, the sunsets, the clouds, the birds, the fog, the rain, the snow, the light blue, the navy blue, the oranges, the pinks, the greens, the purples, the stars, lady Aurora—the vast horizon. Reach for the sky.
