The Great Hailstorm of 2019
When the hail started to hit the metal top of our tent trailer, the sound was deafening. At first, we laughed somewhat uproariously. It was exciting! But then as the storm continued — and the hail...
View ArticleSwing Your Arms to Jump
I’d forgotten how to jump. You know… that swift movement where you push off with your legs and propel yourself into the air. Sounds silly, I know. But I probably hadn’t jumped up (or on, or over)...
View ArticleBike Fenders and Business Changes
I never saw the point of bike fenders until I moved to Vancouver. But after suffering a strip of mud up my back every time I rode my bike, I started to understand. But even then, I resisted buying a...
View ArticleVictorian Era Enthusiasts and Positioning Your Business
When I stepped into the bookstore, I had zero intention of buying anything. After all, this was pre-Covid, and I was just killing time. But as soon as I walked in, I knew I was in trouble. The...
View ArticleReady, Fire, Aim
I opened the door to my motel room and sniffed cautiously. Would it smell of smoke or mould? Would the carpets be stained and the shower scary? In fact, it was none of these things. Which was a...
View ArticleThat Guy in Shorts
The guy at the bus stop wears shorts every day. No matter what! I pass him in my car two or three days a week, when I drive my teenage son to school. It’s not a long drive. Maybe 15 minutes at most,...
View ArticleHow to NOT Be Forgotten
I’m a bad cat mom. My daughter informed me of this yesterday when she opened her closet doors after returning from school… and the cat strolled out. Since I work from my home office, I’m technically...
View ArticleThe Phone is Still King
When was the last time you used the phone… to get transit directions? And I don’t mean texting or using an app! I mean actually placing a call and talking to a live agent. The other morning, I was...
View ArticleWhat You and Bono Have in Common
In a recent interview on the Awards Chatter podcast, Bono admitted that he’s embarrassed by much of U2’s catalogue of music. Which is notable coming from a band that’s sold more than 175 million...
View ArticleThe Power of Visual Communication: A New York Times Example
A recent article in the New York Times did a beautiful job of illustrating the value of visuals in communicating complex concepts. The article, “Charting an Omicron Infection” by Emily Anthes and...
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