Apr 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
Hello Dear Readers,Over the weekend, as I searched for movies to inspire me (and I’m sorry–The Fighter didn’t cut it. I was very disappointed in that one), I ended up watching Unforgivable Blackness, a PBS documentary about Jack Johnson.In case...
Apr 1, 2011 | The Life Less Ordinary
Happy Friday, Dear Readers! As always, I am very glad it’s almost the weekend. Lately, I’ve been thinking about careers and how people discover what it is they love to do. I’ve always felt fortunate that I had a calling, very early on, to write. Even...
Mar 31, 2011 | The Life Less Ordinary
Hello Dear Readers, I’ve posted about this issue before, but it hasn’t gone away. I am still struggling to find balance in my life. When my schedule gets too hectic, my body has an ingenious way of reshuffling the deck–I get sick. That’s where...
Mar 28, 2011 | The Life Less Ordinary
Welcome back, Dear Readers, Well, it finally happened. Last Friday, I was thrown back into the ring, so to speak–sparring after many years of hiatus. My kru Kelly Westerlund promised me that I’d be matched with a “trusted person”, so I laughed...
Mar 22, 2011 | The Life Less Ordinary
Hello, Dear Readers. I’m lucky enough to work with some remarkably well-centered people. They’re very inspiring. I’ve often promised (or threatened) to write the Tao of Bert about one co-worker’s ability to not sweat the small stuff and always,...
Mar 21, 2011 | The Life Less Ordinary
Welcome back Dear Readers, Sometimes inspiration can strike in the strangest places. I found it in a bag of cheesy poofs. Let me explain. I have an odd relationship with chips and other snack food…or maybe it’s not so odd. Perhaps some of you can relate....
Mar 18, 2011 | The Life Less Ordinary, The Writing Life
Happy Friday, Dear Readers! You know those people who are always over-sharing? The casual acquaintance that blurts out that her husband cheated on her, proceeding to cry on your shoulder; the new parent who can’t stop talking about her infant’s (or god...
Mar 17, 2011 | The Life Less Ordinary
Welcome back Dear Readers, Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I raise a virtual glass of green beer in your honor. Exercise is supposed to make us feel good, right? Then why is this hardcore training regime making me feel so awful? The Boy has a theory (mostly...
Mar 16, 2011 | The Life Less Ordinary
Happy Hump Day, Dear Readers. I’ve come to a point in my life where I’m blessed with many friends. I have co-worker friends, kickboxing friends, and friends who are closer than family. And of course there’s The Boy, who is one of my very best...
Mar 15, 2011 | The Writing Life
Hello Dear Readers, A fellow writer likes to joust with me on a subject we’ve been debating back and forth for years. My friend firmly believes in the merits of the Canadian publishing industry, and refuses to submit his work elsewhere, even when his manuscripts...
