My experience with travelling business class — I recently had cause to travel across North America to do some work as part of my side gig. I essentially went from the Atlantic Ocean to the Rocky Mountains in one day, and with only three days on-site at my client, I needed to make the most of my…

Take a few minutes now to be ready for driving in the cold weather — I am a Canadian. I carry that identity with pride — even if it means having to deal with Cobra Chickens from time to time. As a Canadian — and one who has lived in multiple parts of the country — I am no stranger to winter weather and the…

I’m giving you my method because I think every consultant should use it — I am deep in the midst of my first major consulting gig, one that will net me a reasonable amount of money while giving me an opportunity to not only expand on my experience but to do something good for a worthy organization. I’m excited about the work that I’m…

Time to start throwing out more drafts — I’ve never been one for typing lengthy missives on a mobile device. Oh, I can crank out an email or two when needed — though I desperately miss the Blackberry’s physical keyboard for that. But I’m not the type of person who will sit and whisk my thumbs across my…

I’m starting NaNoWriMo from ten steps behind — Yesterday was the first day of National Novel Writing Month — better known as NaNoWriMo (or just NaNo). Every November, hundreds of thousands of aspiring authors look to write 50,000 words of a novel in just 30 days. I have decided to throw my hat in the ring (or the…

Trying a new way of writing — In my attempt to possibly complete NaNoWriMo this year, I’ve decided to take full advantage of the tools I’ve been offered. Novel Factory offered me free access to their suite of tools through the end of November, including a way to plot out my entire novel. So, I decided to…

I think I’m trying it again this year — I’ve long aspired to do NAtional NOvel WRIting MOnth, better known as NaNoWriMo. For those of you who aren’t familiar with it, it’s a month-long friendly competition to write a full-length novel in 30 days. While there are some general rules around it, for the most part it’s about the…

It’s okay to take a break — do what you need to do — Despite the best-laid plans, I have been relatively quiet here for many weeks now. I haven’t written or published much in September or October, and I’m not even browsing stories like I used to. I would love to say that this is intentional, that I’m deliberately taking a break so…

Something new, something beautiful, something challenging — A couple months ago, I wrote about dipping my toes back into the dating pool at the age of 40+. Dating After 40 Dipping my toes in the water againmedium.com It has been a unique experience to say the least. I have met some wonderful people through these apps, some of whom I hope will be friends for life. They…