It’s been a while since a song stuck with me as a theme for a blog. As the title for this would indicate I’m thinking about a tune from Paolo Nutini, a brilliant young artist from Scotland (although obviously of Italian descent). I love the wisdom that this young man demonstrates. He is an amazing … Continue reading Rewind
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
Cleaning Out The Attic
In my last post I described how I was on my way back to school to become certified as a coach. Not a sports coach, but a transitions and leadership coach. I’ve chosen the Hudson Institute of Coaching in Santa Barbara because of the strong recommendations I received as well as the caliber of people … Continue reading Cleaning Out The Attic
Back to School
As I write this I’m aboard an airplane on my way to do something I haven’t done in 31 years. There are probably some things that I’ve been away from longer but they are few and far between. As I think about it, I haven’t played a league game of hockey in over 40 years. … Continue reading Back to School
The Art of Doing Nothing
I don’t usually post mid-week but had some inspiration to do something a little bit different. We are on vacation hanging out in Courtenay, BC which is a pretty laid back small city on Vancouver Island. It is nestled in between the mountains and the sea. Its pace of life is pretty placid, and it … Continue reading The Art of Doing Nothing
The Scenic Route
Summer is a time of vacations and travel. We’ve done our share this summer, and as a result have spent a lot of time in the car. When on vacation, one starts to notice signs that we don’t necessarily see when we are engaged in everyday life. They say “Scenic Route”. The slow road. The … Continue reading The Scenic Route
Leading Essentially 