I can remember, roughly 1.2 million years ago when I was a highly decorated Sixer in the Wolf Cubs, the mantra we were always hearing about was “be prepared”. Preparation was extremely important as I recall, although what exactly the 9-year-old me was supposed to be prepared for remains a little fuzzy.
Archives for September 2015
Saying Goodbye To Our Dogs – A Reprise
Nothing but time, the great healer of sadness, can take away the pain of losing a beloved dog. It is never easy to let go of a dog that has become so much a part of our lives. My heart goes out to all who are grieving the loss of a dear canine friend. They are with us for so short a time.
Ang Thong: A Marine National Park Unlike Any Other
Ang Thong National Marine Park is one of those sights you just shouldn’t miss if you go to Koh Samui, Koh Phang or Koh Tao in the Bay of Thailand. The price was not exorbitant, the ship was suitable and the lunch was nutritious. If you go to southern Thailand, you definitely need to put this park on your list of places to see.
The Charlottetown Farmers Market
The Charlottetown Farmers Market is a must for visitors to Prince Edward Island’s capital city.
Peru: The Hucahuasi Way
On a recent trip to Peru I was given the opportunity to take a 9 hour hike over the Ipsay Pass (around 15,000 feet above sea level) from Hucahuasi to Patacancha, something I will never regret.
Blood Moons, Asteroid Impact, and Prophesy
If Swift-Tuttle were to collide with the earth, the result would be massive extinctions, but a smaller object with similar properties, exploding over the Pacific Ocean, would produce effects in Europe and the Middle East that approximated the description in Revelation 6.
Two Ways to Protect Your Relationships from Social Media Invasion
Don’t share current relationship conflict on social media. If I want to talk about current struggles or relationship questions with others online, I might head to one of the numerous dating and relationship sites.
What All Marketing Majors Should Know Before They Graduate
There are some important things every marketing major needs to know about the field of work that they are entering. Here are a few things that you might not have learned in school or during independent study that will give you an advantage in the marketing industry.
Big Ideas are Becoming Virtual Realities
Consumer-grade virtual reality isn’t far off, and while some still see these “space age” devices as nothing more than nerdy gaming accessories, there are numerous practical applications for VR tech that take it beyond the realm of entertainment.
The Swim
Returning to a place I loved, spending time with some people I loved, and being able to tick off an item from my bucket list was a satisfying experience. Great moments in life can be as serene as sharing a good cup of coffee.