Recently, the couple at the center of this story told it, and I was there. I’m retelling it here, albeit without some specific, identifying details, because it isn’t my story. But I have two reasons for wanting to share it. 1. I think it’s awesome. 2. It shows once again that, in the words of my former KOOL-FM colleague Brian Bourke, “criminals are stupid”.
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I used to review events as part of my work in broadcasting. It was never comfortable. TV shows, movies – not so bad. But live productions that cost a lot of money? I had a hard time telling people to pay to see something I had seen for free. Unless I was completely blown away by it. And few things blew me away.
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Reviewing the Reviews of Reviewers, Including My Own Read More »
We like to watch old reruns of Shark Tank. For me, it’s not about seeing people become rich. It’s about people who need it getting a hand up from someone who has already been there, trying to make a dream come true. As we watch, I Google the company name and find out whether they are still in business, or what happened to them. But there’s an aspect of the show that I despise.
…Billionaires Owe the World That Made Them Read More »
Clothing manufacturers should have to agree on standard sizes. A person shouldn’t swim in a size 10 from one brand and not be able to pull a 10 from another brand over their body.
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Imagine a world where a weed killer manufacturer sits in his lair, musing about ways to take over the world. Think of an evil genius like Gru, the head of the minions.
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Derek and I ran a few daytime errands together a couple of weeks ago. It was a rare moment when neither of us was busy with work. He needed a specific power cord for his motorcycle. And there was a sweet deal on Google Pixel 7 phones that we’d been waiting for at the Rogers store.
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In this corner, the theory that humans are not meant to work from home. That it can be bad for our mental health and lead to social isolation, a lack of exercise, and unhealthy eating habits. Psychologists warn that it’s not a good way for young people to begin their working lives.
…Battle of the Work Locations Read More »
That is not my orchid above! I took a selfie with it at the Four Seasons in Maui in February as inspiration for my orchid at home, as I attempted to bring it back to life. I thought maybe this photo would give it something to live up to!
…Turning Over A New Leaf Read More »
Sometimes, something comes along that’s so simple, you stop and wonder why we didn’t think of it before.
…A Heavier Easter Basket Read More »
…Rita Mae Brown
“One of the keys to happiness is a bad memory.”
The Dusty Corners of my Mind Read More »
…Words are like eyeglasses. They blur everything that they do not make clear.
Joseph Joubert
It might not be wise to greet your boss by saying, “Hey, dummy!” But it might be accurate.
…The Link Between Success and Intelligence Read More »
We all keep secrets. It seems to me that we have to do it. Sometimes, to protect someone. Other times, to protect ourselves.
…Secrets We All Keep Read More »
It’s not just because of all the doorbell ringing on Halloween last night! He is not a fan of the drop-in visit.
…Cuddles: A Cat Out of Sorts Read More »
I started a handful of blog posts to publish today.
…To Blog or Not To Blog Read More »
We’ve had a TV show about nothing. (Seinfeld) Much ado about nothing. (Shakespeare) Now, there’s Japan’s “man who does nothing”, professionally.
…A Do-Nothing Man for Hire Read More »
Call it what you wish: divine intervention, coincidence, or dumb luck. But yesterday, as I was trying to hone in on what’s been bugging me, I opened Facebook and saw this.
…The Cycle of Outrage Read More »
A young friend, a former colleague actually, told me this phrase as part of a teenage-hood anecdote. When she got upset about something she couldn’t do anything about, her Mother would say, “You’ve got to change your mind”. As someone who didn’t grow up with that kind of advice, I see its immense power and wisdom.
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