Why “Stop the Insanity!!!” Is My Personal Mantra

This three-word imperative from the 90’s guides me every day I cannot think of a better time to share with you these three words. A mantra that I’ve adopted for more than 10 years. Because that’s the only thing I have to say about everything going on right now. Stop. The. (F#!king). Insanity!!! (the extra … Read more Why “Stop the Insanity!!!” Is My Personal Mantra

The 6-minute Video that Made My Good Friday Great – even if I did weep a little bit

James Corden says “It’s all OK” and he’s right Hello pausers old and new, and Happy Friday! Happy Good Friday actually. It’s ‘day off’ for most of us here in Canada – irony noted. A notable day as it’s the first statutory holiday (I believe) since COVID-19 turned things kinda sideways for all of us … Read more The 6-minute Video that Made My Good Friday Great – even if I did weep a little bit

‘Everyday Is Thanksgiving During a Pandemic’

Who needs a subhead with a headline like that? Another day of isolation, another dollar (or lack thereof – let’s not go there today). Pardon the cheesy bastardization of the cliché, but I’m struggling with writing this post today. Why? No reason I can think of, other than feeling uninspired. Frustrated? Perhaps, but not about … Read more ‘Everyday Is Thanksgiving During a Pandemic’

Social Distancing: Right Intention, Wrong Wording

Getting this ‘new’ language right will be crucial to our physical and mental well-being I just got off my first Staples Community Zoom call and it far exceeded my expectations – as have all the ‘get-togethers’ I’ve been invited to over the past week or so. Today’s call in particular, though, was refreshing and even … Read more Social Distancing: Right Intention, Wrong Wording