Scene: A cold Friday morning, 5:42 a.m., Lions Bay, B.C., Canada

So here I am, standing outside in the dark at the top of a steep driveway. The icy rain makes the driveway slippery so I’m opting for the stairs along the side, hoping my feet will be able to feel the edge of each step.

I am carrying a large garbage can in front of me.

Though I can’t see it in the dark, I know...