Hip hop isn’t always known for its sensitivity around issues of misogyny and homophobia so this song, written in support of efforts to legalize same sex marriage in Washington State, is a welcome change… “Same Love” – Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
Went to TEDxRegina yesterday and honestly, my thoughts on the afternoon, with a couple exceptions, are pretty much the same as my thoughts on the inaugural one in 2012. Perhaps because I usually cherry-pick the best TEDTalks when watching online, both years I’ve gone in expecting all TEDx talks will be stellar too. But honestly, […]
Went to TEDxRegina last year and am excited to be going again this year. Plus, unlike last year when I went on my own time, this year my employer is funding me plus a few other colleagues to attend. Yay! That is *exactly* what I was saying last year about how libraries need to ensure […]
Some good answers in this Quora question… There’s no better feeling than accomplishing a task today so you don’t have to do it tomorrow… “If it hurts, do it more.“ There are a whole raft of things that get easier the more often you do them. Like dishes: waiting until you’ve used all the plates and […]
So after spending a few hours at the lake yesterday, my dad, Pace and I went back into town. Dad bought a few things he needed at the local co-op including some candy as a treat for Pace. As we drove away, the sun was shining. Someone had a fishing shack painted with The Punisher […]
I’ve long been a believer that a happy workplace is a productive, engaged workplace. Now, it looks like Canadian business schools are starting to agree. From the Globe & Mail (with my own bolding of parts I found particularly relevant)… The business case for happiness in the workplace DELLA BRADSHAW Published Wednesday, May. 22, 2013 07:00PM […]
So now that Pace is in kindergarten and turning six, we decided to have his first “real” birthday party with a bunch of friends rather than just family members and/or a friend from daycare like in previous years. Here’s some random thoughts about what we did for Pace’s party this year and why… – in […]
My life has developed over the years to a point where I endeavour to lead my life and make my decisions from a place that’s focused on using evidence, science, skepticism and facts to determine how I understand and interact with the world. This is the culmination of many things coming together – my lifelong […]
I, too, used to do this… …until I realised there was a better way. For the love of Dog, people, turn your camera phones sideways!
Lots of cool ideas on this list.
