Category: Wisdom

What Are One or Two Sentences Someone Has Told You That Have Changed Your Life For The Better?

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

“Are These The Good Times, Dad?”

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

The Business Case for Happiness in the Workplace

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

A Few Random Thoughts on Pace’s First “Real” Birthday Party

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

*Please* Don’t Believe In Psychics. Please! Pretty Please!!!

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

The Dangers of Vertical Video Syndrome

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!

Two Tales of Crime & Punishment: Guess Who Comes Out Looking Better – The Cops or the Librarians? (Okay, It’s the Feds Who Look Bad…As Usual)

The police often get the short end of the stick in terms of public perception but stories like this one show there are definitely good cops out there.

Dying Man’s Wish – Leave $500 Tip on a Pizza Order

I’m not sure if this fits as a May Day story or not but I like the sentiment – people who do tough jobs for very little reward

Music Monday – “Everyone is at the mercy of another one’s dreams” (“Angels” by Sam Baker – A Song for Bombing Victims Everywhere)

Sam Baker is an amazing songwriter I discovered while attending the Fred Eaglesmith Charity picnic in Alymer, Ontario in 2006. Part of what makes him so amazing is

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