by I originally titled this topic “Moments in Time.” But after delving into the topic, I realized the moments revolved around people, so I went back and changed the title. The broader backstory I cover is in the annual collection of Blogs for the calendar year, which is published via Apple Books in the first…
by I know Remembrance Day is coming up next week. The last major global conflict ended over 75 years ago. When do we forget this far back and move on? My response is never. For this Blog, I’ve pulled a nugget of lesser-known heroism. I thought it was worth sharing. William Thomas Tutte, known as…
by I came across a video that piqued my curiosity. Many zippers have the letters ‘YKK’ embossed on them. I just checked. My light jacket and my winter parka both had such zippers. About 10 billion YKK zippers are sold every year. They open and close on clothing folks wear daily to NASA spacesuits. The…
by I recently came across the expression ‘false dawns.’ Down this rabbit hole I went, as I thought it would have interesting self-reflections at the end. Do rabbit holes really ever end? First, what are false dawns? The expression refers to historical moments of great hope for significant change for the better. A couple of…
by I am a big movie fan. I love a wide range of genres. I’ll even watch genres I don’t usually enjoy to see what I’m missing. As a late teenager, I remember going with my friend on a Friday night in downtown Montreal to catch a movie. The part I never questioned was the…
by I have an enduring memory of my father one morning walking over to the thermostat in our new home and turning up the desired room temperature by a few degrees. I was about 7 years old. He remarked on the magic of it and what a wonderful change for the better. We had just…
by I came across this sentence some time ago and liked how powerful it was. Succinct. The original meaning behind the Crusades has strong religious connotations and can be interpreted as either oppressive or noble in intent. I’m using Crusaders to mean anyone or any group with a single, obsessive focus. In my life, I…
by I could have titled this Blog “When One Door Closes, Another Opens” or “Tomorrow is “The First Day of the Rest of Your Life.”” Many catchy, succinct phrases are fun and helpful if we don’t spend too long pondering their truth. Another door doesn’t always open to something of greater value automatically. The second…
by I am reading a book, “In Search of Now-The Science of the Present Moment” by Jo Marchant. It is all about ‘Now’, as you’d expect. Initially, I thought it was about being present, being in the moment. Being mindful is another term, but I was so wrong. Fortunately, my curiosity got the better of…
by I have written all past Blogs myself. When an opportunity arises to have a guest write a Blog, I follow my life’s guiding principle to say yes more often. This Blog is written by my guest. Please welcome him, as you have welcomed me over these 300+ Blogs. Christopher Chin is a volunteer at…
