About 12 years ago, I was having a discussion with a colleague from Toronto on the subject of message overload. We both managed a sales force in our respective parts of the country. Both of us were receiving in excess of 60 e-mails and 25 phone calls a day. I asked him how he handled […]
Archives for 2010
The Other Side of Me: Slowly She Turned
I’ve never been a patient person, anything but. I focus on what I want to accomplish, and I get ‘er done. I’ve always been powerful enough to just blast right through whatever was slowing me down. If it was a physical ailment – I just kept going and ignored whatever was wrong. If it was […]
Tarmac Meditations # 24 – And So it Goes
A quiet day. A nap ended with sounds of gunfire becoming fireworks across the night sky. Grabbed my camera set it to ISO 100, Bulb shutter remote release, 5.6F Stop, leveled the tripod and started to shoot. “One more time, one more night” in the land of the free, home of the brave.
Girl Meets Canada: The Van of Eternal Stench
The ongoing story of a girl and her van on an epic journey across Canada. It was Day 43 (Mon, June 21st) when I first noticed the smell. This was during my marathon drive to Detroit. The past few days had been freakin’ hot and muggy. I’d been in my van pretty much 24/7 for a few days: […]
Reflections on Workers’ Rights for Labour Day
It is thanks to the Tolpuddle martyrs and their like that we have our rights as employees.
I Find My Writing Voice
Frustrated at not being able to write, an author tries a new technique — he writes a piece as a letter to a trusted friend. And in the process, he finds his writing voice.
Why I Grew My Hair — Both Times
In the late 1960s and early 70s, JC Scott grew his hair as a uniform of non-conformity, a sign of commitment to a counter-culture movement, which for many people included living sustainably. Almost 40 years later, JC has grown his hair long again. His reasons haven’t changed much, but the planet has. This is his statement.
Convergence: Seeing The Windows Of Opportunity
Whether you are looking to start a new business or seeking a new career, understanding the dynamics of convergence is very empowering. It can position you to capitalize on upcoming opportunities, which are usually exciting and financially rewarding. I describe how I was able to take advantage of convergence in the article, “If you can’t […]
Invisible Challenges
There may be more than meets the eye to the people around us. Peg Ainsley takes an eye-opening look at what is invisible to most of us, and the impact.
Consoling the Inconsolable: My Life with a Purple Baby
If you’ve ever had an inconsolable crying baby you know the frustrations of having a “purple baby.” At it’s extreme, these frustrations can lead to Shaken Baby Syndrome. Now, an awareness campaign asking people to knit or crochet little purple hats for newborns to raise awareness of PURPLE Crying and shaken baby syndrome.
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