121. It’s never the right time
She looked at me with great sadness as she explained why she was not able to pursue her dream of starting her own consulting business. … Read More
120. A Promise is a Promise
I really didn’t feel like writing a blog this week. I decided not to. After all, for the past 119 weeks I have unfailingly posted … Read More
119. Remember to Remember
Yesterday morning my wife, Gimalle and I did what we do every year on November 11. We attended one of the many memorial ceremonies that … Read More
118. I hereby commit to becoming obsessed
A friend came to see me six months ago. He was in a state of panic. He had been told by his boss that his … Read More
117. I mustn’t not ask for help.
A few days ago I was having coffee with a group of long-time friends. After a few minutes spent discussing the three requisite Canadian topics … Read More
116. We stop heading down as soon as we start getting up
A few days ago a friend told me a remarkable story. My friend is, himself, a remarkable man. He has an incurable belief in the … Read More
115. Raindrops keep falling on my head
A few months ago – I believe it was early July – our city experienced a torrential rainfall. I well remember the day it began. … Read More
114. You too can change the world
This week our planet lost a man who repeatedly changed the world. He changed the way many of us communicate, listen to music, store photo’s … Read More
113. I’m not guilty
For many years I used to joke that my mother had a black belt in guilt. She lived in Vancouver and I used to tell … Read More
112. Laugh at me, I dare you
I had a call this week from my good friend Gary McD. Gary and I get together infrequently for lunch at some local greasy spoon … Read More