So, just like that, I'm going to speak at a MoMondays Winnipeg on January 6, 2014, at Sam's Place. If you are local, I hope you will come and see me. Yes, I'm terrified. So? I would assume that speakers usually have more than a week's time to prepare their talks, but this was a … Continue reading Practising What I Preach
Are We Entitled to Our Entitlements?
There once was a cabinet minister in Canada named David Dingwall. He immortalised himself forever in our history by declaring (when asked why he thought he should get a generous severance package when he had resigned voluntarily as President of the Royal Canadian Mint) that "I am entitled to my entitlements." I've been musing on … Continue reading Are We Entitled to Our Entitlements?
How the Lily Capital Made Us Happy
It's Christmas Eve. My family and I are driving back from the ski resort at Asessippi, near Russell, MB. We've had a good couple of days there, but now it's time to head home. The resort will be closed over Christmas, so there's no point for us in hanging around. Everything is festooned in lights, … Continue reading How the Lily Capital Made Us Happy
About Batteries
The theme of my life this week seems to have been about batteries. It's connected to the fact that it's been very cold here, but as my coach Berni so astutely pointed out, there's a metaphor there I need to consider. So, on Tuesday the battery in my van died. It was more than time, … Continue reading About Batteries
Being Helpful
Human beings are funny creatures. Many species are into social behaviour, but I don’t know whether animals experience the same rush that humans do when they’ve helped someone. It’s a cheap high, yet people tend to discount it as a source of happiness. When we think about what we need to be happy, service to … Continue reading Being Helpful
Berni Loves BlackBox!
Just had to share this lovely testimonial from my friend Berni. Thanks so much, Berni! Love you!
The Superman Passes
I am so sad. The beautiful, courageous, wonderful Sam Sommer is no longer with us. According to the Times of Israel, Sam passed peacefully away at home, with his loving parents at his side. I cannot imagine what it is like to be Phyllis or Michael Sommer right now, and all I can do is … Continue reading The Superman Passes
So, What Are You Doing These Days?
People are kind and interested, especially if they haven't seen you for a while. You're sitting at a table at a community dinner, you're chatting away, and at some point, that question comes up. Oy. I come from a family of intellectuals, mostly academics. My maternal grandfather was a university professor. My father and sister … Continue reading So, What Are You Doing These Days?
Getting That Horse Badge, Finally
I'm so proud of myself. As my faithful readers know, I've been trying and failing since July to achieve a full month of consistent journalling on 750words.com. So what was different this time? I think it was partly because I set myself up with my own personal NaNoWriMo. In case you aren't familiar with that … Continue reading Getting That Horse Badge, Finally
My Little Secret Weapon Against Cracked Skin
I am a very inflamed person. Some might even say an inflammatory person, but that's a whole different blog post. I have auto-immune issues that manifest themselves in my gut, my joints and also in my skin. It's the latter I want to talk about today. One of the more annoying ways my body tells … Continue reading My Little Secret Weapon Against Cracked Skin