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
Category: Personal Growth
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
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
How to Paralyse Your Creativity in One Easy Step
If you've been following this blog with any regularity, you will have noticed that I haven't posted much recently. Partly this is because I've been busy with my Dating After Forty series on the A to Z Date Ideas website. But mostly it's because I managed to paralyse myself in one fell swoop. Here's how. … Continue reading How to Paralyse Your Creativity in One Easy Step
On Leadership and Role Models
Every Thursday morning, CBC Manitoba's Information Radio program has a nine-minute panel on the Controversial Question of the week. Sometimes I have the privilege of being part of that panel. This past week I was there to talk about whether leaders should be role models. I said no, and here's why. First of all, here … Continue reading On Leadership and Role Models
Dating After Forty
It's funny how these things work. I was very dubious about getting involved with a niche site, especially one about dating. But somehow, a whole series of posts has come to me, about the perilous experience of dating in middle age. I am very fortunate that after a very tumultuous time in my twenties, I … Continue reading Dating After Forty
A Renewed Commitment to Writing
Tomorrow NaNoWriMo begins. My kids will be going into it full force. I will not be writing a novel, as that is not my gig, but I will make a different commitment. I have been dabbling in 750words.com for a few months now, thanks to a recommendation by my fabulous coach Berni Xiong. It is … Continue reading A Renewed Commitment to Writing
Doing the Niche Thing
If you've been following me for any length of time, you know that I have a fondness for Pat Flynn's blog and podcast. One of the many cool lessons Pat teaches is how to make niche sites that appeal to a narrow audience, providing a service for free and creating a following (one hopes), that … Continue reading Doing the Niche Thing
Meet the Cleaning Crew!
The absolute beginning and end of proper skin care, whether you are an adolescent, a senior or anywhere in between, is cleansing. I doubt anyone will disagree with this statement - cleaning off the grime, makeup and other insults we offer our largest organ every day is key to having healthy, glowing skin. The question … Continue reading Meet the Cleaning Crew!