A year and a half ago, I wrote about having our DNA analyzed by 23 and Me. It was a fascinating experience and we made some surprising discoveries. Among them, that I have a little Italian and Ashkenazi Jew DNA. I’m 2% Neanderthal, which is average. And Derek is a descendant of Alexander Hamilton.
…23 and (no longer) Me Read More »
One of the best things about narrating audiobooks is learning new things by reading them. I have almost finished narrating a fascinating book about the experiences of health-care workers, advocates for people with disabilities and others in Canada during COVID-19. You’ll recall that our country went from banging pots and pans in admiration for doctors, nurses and PSWs, to allowing disinformation to spread so rapidly that people in health care were harrassed and threatened.
…Breaking Canadians – Audiobook in Progress Read More »
I’ve always wanted to open a store. It’s an ongoing joke that I squirrel things away for the store that I don’t have! But I have culled my “inventory” down to the essentials since moving several times in the last five years or so.
…At My Post Behind the Virtual Counter Read More »
The wonderful woman who has been acting as my fiction Book Agent suggested that I attend an event for authors in Collingwood. Knowing good advice when I hear it, I got tickets for Derek and me and we made a getaway of it.
…A Jaunt to Southern Georgian Bay Read More »
I live with the Grinch. Not the cartoon character, the real guy. This time of year, it’s difficult to be me, a Cindy Lou Who by comparison!
…The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who – Who? Me! Read More »
Last week at the Canada Awards for Excellence, a panelist told us about how difficult it has been to get an affordable housing project off the ground.
…Inside Some Innovative Housing Solutions Read More »
A brief interaction last Saturday encapsulated my hopes for our neighbours to the south today, their presidential election day.
…America, We’re Counting on You Read More »
There was a time when Toronto felt like my city. Now, it’s a place to visit and get the hell out of before crowds or traffic eat us alive. Still, Erin Davis and I had a good stay and play (well, she worked!) in TO this week.
…First, They Take Toronto Read More »
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My cohort of female workers, now referred to as Queenagers, endured an era of deep unfairness and company-fostered competition. We may not have been able to bust the glass ceiling, but we left our fingerprints all over it.
…Queenagers in (Self) Love Read More »
Listening to my good friend and fellow voice-over/podcast professional Mary Anne Ivison on a podcast brought to mind many interviews I did over the years.
…The One (Interview) That Got Away Read More »
I didn’t misspell the insect. It’s also not about the game. It’s a fun little machine that I’m getting to know.
…A Cricut Infestation in my House Read More »
I recently read a novel that was so compelling, so well written and engaging that it made me want to hang up my typing fingers.
…Crisis of Faith (in my own Writing) Read More »
LinkedIn is consistently ranked as one of the most popular social media sites. But as a user, I sometimes wonder why I bother with it.
…Spreading Authenticity Through a LinkedIn Job SearchRead More »
Spreading Authenticity Through a LinkedIn Job Search Read More »
My number one pet peeve, the thing that sticks in my craw harder than anything else, has a name. How I’d never heard it or been told about it until now is one of life’s great mysteries.
…What’s in a Name? An Unnecessary Apostrophe Read More »
I promise you that this is not a solicitation for Happy Birthday greetings. But in addition to an off-key serenade and maybe a cupcake with a candle in it, there’s one more thing I’d like this year.
…My Simple Birthday Wish Read More »
The week began with Orange Shirt Day/Truth and Reconciliation Day. In recent years, I’ve been caught without an orange shirt. This year, I was prepared.
…The Week in Pictures Read More »
We were supposed to be in Galveston, Texas on the weekend. Our flight home from Houston would have been yesterday and we’d be driving home from Detroit today. We had been looking forward to the trip for months but it was cancelled due to (understandable) issues beyond our control.
…When Wanderlust and Women’s Rights Meet Head On Read More »
There ought to be a class in middle or high school that teaches kids that when something doesn’t work out, it doesn’t mean it or you are a failure.
…Failure is Always an Option Read More »