Something’s Gotta Give
When I say it’s feast or famine as a freelancer, I’m not just pulling a cliche out of my tickle trunk.
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Personal Life
ImPort Stanley – Small Town Retail’s Not for the Weak
Before we moved to Port Stanley, our realtor told us that the village was, “its own ecosystem when it comes to real estate.” Having lived here for five years, I’d say there’s more about this village that’s particular to its atmosphere. Or perhaps it’s a lot like other villages that endure quiet winters and rely heavily on tourism.
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Back to School
No, I’m not going to be one of those sixty-something students who finally pursues a degree! Kudos to them. I’m not the student, I’m the teacher.
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My “Little Voices” Goodreads Giveaway
For now, Goodreads is still the granddaddy (grandmommy?) of book readers’ websites. And so, it makes sense to try to reach avid readers there with Little Voices.
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Elbows Up and In His Face!
You know someone is really hated when you don’t even have to say his name. He wants to control everyone and really thinks he can. Not only is Canada not for sale, it’s not interested in an out-of-country tyrant’s attempt to run us.
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My Ozempic Experience
I’ll admit I was overjoyed over the arrival of GLP-1 medications. Ozempic, Monjauro, no matter the brand, just the knowledge that a silver bullet had finally arrived was exciting.
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Avoiding the Pitt of Despair
It made headlines around the world last week when Brad Pitt said he had started drinking again.
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Freeing the Whales
After the next few weeks, there will be no more whales in captivity in Canada. It’s a long, slow process to safely transfer the remining belugas from Marineland in the Niagara Falls to aquariums in the U.S..
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Engaging Your Friendly Freelancer’s Services
The other day, an acquaintance told me he was leaving his corporate job and launching a freelance career. I felt the bottom of my stomach do a little flip. I ignored it and said, “Hey, good for you.” He needs cheerleaders right now, not doomsdayers.
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Tanmaxxers Maximizing Skin Cancer Risks
We did it when we were young. But we didn’t know any better. Humans know more now and I, for one, wouldn’t dream of doing it today. I’m talking about tanning.
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Books In My DNA
It’s a challenge to lure people away from their habits. If you’re in the habit of logging what you read and writing reviews on Goodreads, for example, it’s not going to be easy to get you to leave.
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The (Rare) Kindness Conundrum
We often want to put ourselves out there and do something kind for a stranger. Sometimes, our minds jump to the worst possible reaction to it. And I’m here to tell you that sometimes that worst case can come true. Not in the big moments, but with little ones. We can’t possibly know how evolved or emotionally intelligent a stranger is. You hope they’ll find themselves valueable enough to accept a random act of generosity. But sometimes they don’t.
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