Once a month, I round up some of the inspiring, intriguing and interesting things that I’ve read and written recently and share them all with you. Darkest Hour was an interesting portrayal of Winston Churchill and an important time in history. I was struck by how alone the UK was for much of WWII. I … More Reading & writing round-up
Once a month, I round up some of the inspiring, intriguing and interesting things that I’ve read and written recently and share them all with you. February’s round-up was underway when we got an unexpected early arrival–our new baby. Talk about inspiring, intriguing and interesting. View this post on Instagram Something new has popped up … More Reading & writing round-up
Talk to anyone working in communications these days, and they’ll tell you how important storytelling is. Basing your message in a story engages people, helps to share your ideas more clearly and can be more convincing for your audience. I recently read two books that illustrate the power of storytelling. First was Please Don’t Bite … More How storytelling can enhance non-fiction and engage readers
Once a month, I round up some of the inspiring, intriguing and interesting things that I’ve read and written recently and share them all with you. 40 per cent of food produced in the US is wasted. Yikes. Wasted was enlightening and also inspiring for the entrepreneurial innovative ways people are finding to use “waste” … More Reading & writing round-up
This month’s round-up is coming out a week early, as this is my last post before Christmas. I hope that you all have a wonderful holiday with your family. And if you’re feeling a bit stressed by the holiday bustle, I hope that the list below is a bit of a reminder to savour the … More Reading & writing round-up
Once a month, I round up some of the inspiring, intriguing and interesting things that I’ve read and written recently and share them all with you. Letters to My Grandchildren by David Suzuki is making me think about legacy, how the choices we make affect the future, the environment, love and life. Be nice. The Internet … More Reading & writing round-up
Once a month, I round up some of the inspiring, intriguing and interesting things that I’ve read and written recently and share them all with you. I’ve mention that Parkinson’s Disease is something my family has close experience with, so I was interested to see Michael J. Fox interviewed on CBS Sunday Morning. The interviewer … More Reading & writing round-up
Once a month, I round up some of the inspiring, intriguing and interesting things that I’ve read and written recently and share them all with you. This bright colourful dining room from Dina Holland Interiors stopped me in my tracks. Then the rest of the house blew me away. This project is a great example of … More Reading & writing round-up
As we celebrated Thanksgiving in Canada this past weekend, here in no particular order are some of the things I’m thankful for. A selfless helpful kind gentle funny husband, morning sleep-ins, a new magazine, a large family with people who help and care for each other, happy cuddly nephews–and two new additions on the way, homegrown … More Thankful
Did you hear the one about why dogs have no money? When I heard it, I definitely chuckled. However, when I tried to tell it myself, no one laughed. You see, I cannot tell a joke. It’s a genetic issue, as apparently my maternal grandfather suffered from the same condition. I’ll hear a joke or … More Why I’m not a standup comedian
