Peter Miles takes a hilarious yet insightful look at the excuses behind Writers Block and decides the answer to overcoming it is simple, but not what most writers want to hear.
About Peter Miles
Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Peter has always viewed life through a cracked lens. Trying to stem the tide of potentially crippling neuroses, and warding off the chance he could ever form his own punk rock band, Peter's parents spent tens of thousands of dollars on his high school education at a reputable prepatory college on Vancouver Island. Although he wore the requisite uniform and attended the requisite classes (with extensively poor results) Peter began to hone his knack to point out the ardent stupidity that conformity demands.
After graduation, he attended the University of Victoria’s Creative Writing Program. At one point in his university career, Peter thought seriously about becoming a lawyer like his Father, but quickly dismissed that phase as “...the weekend I got really REALLY wasted...”
Peter still resides in the city of Victoria, is (currently) still married to his long-suffering wife, and still has his three children as he uncovered a handy loophole in the Canadian Child Labour Laws. Peter’s value system continues to become more cemented through experience, and invites all that read his work to join the rallying battle cry of “Read more! Think more!”
Crosby Shoots, Can Jesus Save?
When Peter Miles is forced to examine his religious beliefs, he decides his religion is hockey and he is a Hockeysian. Here, he examines the parallels between Christianity and the National Hockey League (NHL).
Little Pig Burns House Down, Blames Wolf: Drastic Thoughts About Clutter
It sounds crazy, but I really hope my house burns down. I honestly believe that if I lost all of my worldly possessions in a fire, I would be able to escape this house, the clutter and particular memories these boxes of crap represent. I half expect the producers of the show Hoarders to knock […]
Soul Food (Could it Save the World?)
One of the latest food trends in North America is based on regional “Soul Foods”. As with every culture, the time-honored traditions of the dishes “Grandma used to make” (and her Grandma before her) are becoming more de rigueur in our local eateries and kitchens alike. The reasons are many, but I think that one […]
Ode to Bacon, King of Meat
Bacon is the most versatile meat there is. Period. It lies nicely on our breakfast plates, allows lettuce and tomato to join with it in a satisfying sandwich, and proves paramount in a Caesar salad. Bacon is simple and unapologetic. Many people who don’t like pork like bacon. Even my vegetarian friends love bacon – […]
Wrong Man for the Job: Confessions of a Stay at Home Dad
I am a “Stay-At-Home” dad. I can assure you, Michael Keaton did a much better job at being Mr. Mom than I will ever hope to aspire to do. First of all, the phrase “Stay-At-Home” is a complete misnomer: Shopping, play-dates and errands continually interrupt this supposed domestic ideal.
No Sex Please, We’re Married With Children
Folks who have been married for a few years, like my wife and me, know that romance can take a backseat to all the other pressures life throws at you. Sex appears on the “To Do” list, and is never likely to appear before work, laundry, dishes and mortgage payments.
If We Are What We Watch, The End May Be Near
Could we be close to etching our own archeological footnote on the cave wall? Are all the liberties we enjoy today so taken for granted that our society is about to implode, leaving only a legacy of so much promise, prosperity and the occasional M*A*S*H rerun? If the answer is YES, then I know EXACTLY the moment that the telltale sign came upon us….