I can hear the two words “Let go!!” echoing from my childhood to my current moment. Someone wanted something I had, or at least as likely, someone had something that I wanted and we were in a struggle over it. Someone was shouting “Let go!!” at the other with all the passion they could muster … Continue reading Let Go!
A Short Word
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?
Centre Ice
I’m a hockey fan. My favorite team isn’t very good right now, but I cheer for them anyway. In some ways I cheer for them to lose right now as if they do they will get a better draft choice and they will improve faster. But my heart always cheers for them to win even though … Continue reading Centre Ice
Black and White
I’ve said for a long time that my favorite colour is grey. That often draws a raised eyebrow or two as it doesn’t, at first glance, seem to be anything too vibrant or dynamic. What I do love about the colour grey is its relationship with the colours black and white. Those two colours are … Continue reading Black and White
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?
Leading Essentially 