I know, borrrrrring! Couldn’t I do better than this? Yes and No. Many societies and non-profit groups hold their Annual General Meetings, or AGMs, at this time of year, which is a legal requirement. In brief, this is what happens at an AGM. The Agenda is distributed, and the first item of business is the…

I finally had my turn to name our cat. I chose to call her ‘Ghlarn.” It is an acronym for my words of faith: Gratitude, Hope, Love, Attitude, Respect, and Nature. Those 5 words are ‘enuf.’ The English language has many words with silent letters or combinations of letters that should sound the same but…

I often smile or laugh out loud when I hear this expression. But things are different this time. With the recent release of the final reports, a telescope in South America ended its useful life in 2022. The telescope originated in Vancouver—yes, Vancouver—where this 6-meter telescope was assembled for its trial run before being reassembled…

I heard of life slowing down in moments of great stress. I recently experienced this phenomenon. I was driving to a frequent Friday night Folk Music Club with my wife, where about 450 of my closest friends gathered to visit and enjoy great music. When we arrived at a T intersection, I wasn’t more than…

I had a mantra when I was “Movin’ On” from paid employment: I wanted to be much more technologically competent and confident. I’ve worked hard at that. Not all technology is my friend, though. I need to see a significant benefit before I delve into the electronic abyss. I recently had an experience I didn’t…

I sat in the ‘no outside footwear beyond this point’ section of my local rec centre. I was there for one of three weekly cardio sessions on the stair climber and treadmill. I had a good workout and felt nicely pooped, ready to sit down at home with a good book for an hour. The…

I’m not a natural romantic. Thoughtful, maybe. But it is something I have to think about to act on it. When I do, I’m always a big hit. My wife mentioned very casually that there didn’t seem to be enough hot water for a proper soak – with emphasis on HOT. We know about hot…

I was thinking about a skill I have. I didn’t know I had it until I was repeatedly told by different people over a long period of time. I easily and frequently thought, ‘out-of-the-box.’ First, let’s review a recent article about creative thinking. The key to the article’s message suggested there was sound research to…

I was reading a newspaper column by Liane Faulder, which impacted me enough to make me reflect on the topic. I’ve thought about what my Dad didn’t tell me, but it was just a jumble of memories, seemingly disjointed. Thanks to Faulder’s column, I recognized the common thread that always fell back on his career…

I saw this phrase recently, and it got me thinking about how well it sometimes describes real life. A hypothetical example would be when a person in a position of power stands over an underling and innocently asks, “Are you sure you want to do that?” Was that behaviour directing the underling to make a…