I’ve had a real problem finishing books that I’ve started reading in the last year. I’m not sure if this is an age issue or an “interest” issue. But I find it weird. I’m usually a voracious reader. Last year, I planned on reading 26 books. I even listed a few of the books I…
I discovered that being creative is like exercise. If you stop doing it regularly, you’ll soon stop doing it at all. Last year, I was shooting to write 365 blog posts. After reaching that goal, I decided to cut back and write 52 posts for the rest of this year. Guess how many posts I’ve…
I just finished Great by Choice again. Man, I love that book. And I love listening to Jim Collin’s read it. Wow. It’s a business book. And yet a few times, some of the stories in it moved me to tears. What qualities do you need to become a great company? A great organization? A…
Last week, I made a list of some of the books I want to read this year. And right away, I started listening to book that wasn’t on the list. Great by Choice by Jim Collins and Morten T. Hansen. I first listened to this book in 2011. And I’ve listened to it a few…
In January, I told myself that I would try to read 26 books in 2025. A book every two weeks. I haven’t read any yet. Now, that I’ve started my personal New Year, I figured that I should try to get moving on that goal. The thing is that “reading 26 books” or “reading a…
Another year sped by. Last year, we celebrated my birthday in Fort St. John at Keaton and Kate’s place. This year, it’s just Deb and me. But we were at Caileigh and Chris’ place last weekend. And that was my real birthday present. Spending time with my immediate family. The world is a very different…
I spent a good amount of time reading plays this week. I’m on a play reading committee. And our first meeting was today, so I needed to have some plays to recommend. I read more plays this week, than I’ve read in the last couple of years. That’s crazy! I should be reading more plays.…
A couple of months ago, I received a copy of Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide by John Cleese. My aunt Jenni sent it to me. First, it was lovely to receive mail. It’s so unusual these days. Not just because Canada Post is on strike. Second, it was wonderful to hear from my aunt…
Reading eBooks isn’t for everyone. But I love it! Don’t get me wrong, I love holding a real book in my hands and reading it too. But having Kindle books on your phone? It’ like carrying a library around with you. Since I enjoy rereading books, it’s awesome. And if you have Alexa, there’s a…
I love listening to audio books. I started doing it years ago when we would drive to Montreal. They helped keep me awake on the long trip. Like TV, I find it hard to drift off if I’m listening to something. The library is a great source of audio books. And now that you can…
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