As a guy who writes a lot I’m probably stating the obvious, but I love words. I guard the sanctity of words such that when someone uses a “word” that doesn’t exist I might call them on it. Something like “irregardless” or “priorize”. Seriously how do we do this to the language? Words are meant … Continue reading A Short Word
What’s on Channel 2?
When I started thinking about this post and giving it the title it has, I actually felt old. I thought about my earliest days of life and the realization that OMG we actually did have only two TV channels. We didn’t say channel 1 and 2, but we did ask “what’s on the other channel”? … Continue reading What’s on Channel 2?
Why?
About 10 days ago, I was having a conversation with a colleague who I value so much for his ability to challenge common thought. No conversation with Andrew ends with the words “just as I thought”! During this conversation, we settled into discussing the word why and more specifically questions that start with that word. … Continue reading Why?
Backbone and Heart
For those of you who are Canadian, you are probably familiar with the great lyrics of Gordon Downie of the Tragically Hip. The combination of his words and his unique voice are iconic in Canadian music. I’m particularly fond of his song Boots or Hearts as an interesting bonding between two things that we wouldn’t … Continue reading Backbone and Heart
Behind the Mask
We were at the Calgary Farmer’s Market last weekend. It was the Saturday before Hallowe’en and there were kids (and adults) in costumes everywhere. I wish I had taken pictures of many of them because the kids were really cute and some of the adult costumes were really creative. I have to admit I have … Continue reading Behind the Mask
Inside Out Thinking
Have you ever had one of those discussions where you start out trying to understand what somebody else would like and you end up in a bit of a tussle and wondering where things went wrong? Kendra and I occasionally get in a bit of a twist on this topic. It might go something like … Continue reading Inside Out Thinking
Leading Essentially 