So much talk about retirement lately. I just read a terrific book titled Neurotic Money by Joe Ornato. He was one of my table-mates at the book signing at Chapters on the weekend. Smart guy, totally debt-free and living on a hobby farm with his family after abandoning his six-figure job in the financial industry. Â …
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It happened again last week. All through my career I’ve been approached by people who have lost a loved one and they’re upset because the radio station I work for won’t play the tribute song recorded by their cousin/friend/uncle/random stranger. …
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I really have nothing new or original to add to the dialogue on this, the 12th anniversary of 9/11. Â I’ve told my “where I was” stories before and I think we’re all a little gobsmacked that it’s already been a dozen years since that day. …
When my first book, Celebrity Tantrums, came out 10 years ago I was relentless in my pursuit of media coverage. Â …
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Tomorrow afternoon 15 local authors will gather with a book-centred TV show host at the London South Chapters to sign books, offer cupcakes and give attendees chances to win prizes. …
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Tomorrow: Book Signing and Cupcake Fiesta at Chapters! Read More »
What’s the matter, US? Haven’t been involved in war lately and feeling the itch? The US is inching toward getting involved in a military conflict again and it’s pure B.S. Â …
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Even if you don’t care a whit about Miley Cyrus, current music or the MTV Video Music Awards you probably couldn’t escape some sort of commentary about what happened last Sunday night. …
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June was Celibacy Month. Â Blair and I made a bet on The Big Show back then to see who could go the longest without, you know. Like Ray Romano on Everybody Loves Raymond, I declaredmyself a “sex camel”. I was probably going to win – but Blair didn’t even last one night! Â …
I’m tickled to be a guest on the upcoming season of The Book Nook With Sarah on Rogers TV here in London. Sarah Hilton is a pro from the word go. She is a speaking coach and motivational speaker and taping the show with her was delightful. I don’t know the air date yet but she has already done something else that’s terrific to promote local authors. …
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I could not believe the selfishness of some parents at the Royal Tyrrell Museum last week, and it must occur at all public spaces. Â There’s nothing wrong with schlepping little junior through in a stroller, but does it have to be the Hummer of strollers? Â …
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One of the most gratifying aspects of writing is getting feedback from readers. Whether it’s this blog or my House Proud column or a book, the fact that something I did compelled someone to take the time to communicate with me is something I will never take for granted.
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It looks bad for London Police and for Toronto Police right now in light of two recent incidents. Â …
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Wasn’t it just a few days ago when I proclaimed that Venus Rising would not be published on Kobo for a few months? Yeah, well, forget that. It’s on Kobo now! Â …
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I’m giddy at the thought of tonight. I’ve been very lucky to be able to meet so many of the musical heroes of my youth. Â And one of them is coming to London to perform at the 10th annual Rock the Park and because Free-FM is presenting tonight’s entertainment, there’s a very good chance I’ll get to spend a little time fumbling for words in front of him! Â …
Venus Rising: The humble beginnings of self-made women, is now on sale as a Kindle eBook. Â …
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Saturday’s balloon ride required us to get up around 4:30 am so we could make it to the other end of the city for 5:30 am. Â This wasn’t too far from our regular weekday routine except that we couldn’t have much coffee because we didn’t want to go up with full bladders. Â By the time we made it back to our vehicle it was about 9:30 am. Â …
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Did you hear about the 3 wannabe Canadians who don’t want to pledge allegiance to the Queen? They claim it’s against their rights. Â What rights?!?!? Grrrrr. Â It’s the subject of this week’s Brandt’s Randt. Â …
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A Windsor man was treated pretty poorly last weekend. Â All he wanted to do was see some really cool Lego buildings and things and he was unfairly profiled! Â …
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