Category Archives: Ethics
Never Ever
Sometimes I read blogs about what others are doing and I think, “I will never, ever do that.” Thrill Seeking I will never parachute, bungee jump, go ice climbing or scuba diving, or fly a plane. On the other hand,
Never Ever
Sometimes I read blogs about what others are doing and I think, “I will never, ever do that.” Thrill Seeking I will never parachute, bungee jump, go ice climbing or scuba diving, or fly a plane. On the other hand,
Big Circles, Small Circles
The way I spend my time shows whether I have a tight focus in my life or an expansive one. Do I spend most of my time on myself, best friends and family? Do I volunteer? Do I belong to
Big Circles, Small Circles
The way I spend my time shows whether I have a tight focus in my life or an expansive one. Do I spend most of my time on myself, best friends and family? Do I volunteer? Do I belong to
Watch Your Language!
There are two types of people: those who blurt out whatever comes to mind, and those who think out their words before speaking. I’m of the second persuasion. In fact, I told a co-worker once that I always think about
Watch Your Language!
There are two types of people: those who blurt out whatever comes to mind, and those who think out their words before speaking. I’m of the second persuasion. In fact, I told a co-worker once that I always think about
On Timeliness
Lately I have been running late for work…often. This has corresponded with living so near my new workplace. I recently changed jobs and no longer have a commute. I know it takes me less time to get to work, so
On Timeliness
Lately I have been running late for work…often. This has corresponded with living so near my new workplace. I recently changed jobs and no longer have a commute. I know it takes me less time to get to work, so
It Just Makes Scents
Like about one-third of Canadians, I work in a building where the use of scented products is restricted. With my previous employer, there was no policy. Staff would even apply cologne and hair spray at their desks! That is unthinkable
It Just Makes Scents
Like about one-third of Canadians, I work in a building where the use of scented products is restricted. With my previous employer, there was no policy. Staff would even apply cologne and hair spray at their desks! That is unthinkable
Just Say Yes
Last year I posted about how I choose charities to support in My Charity Action Plan. This year I am giving to the same charities, but I want to do a little better. I met my goal this year of
Just Say Yes
Last year I posted about how I choose charities to support in My Charity Action Plan. This year I am giving to the same charities, but I want to do a little better. I met my goal this year of
Everything I Own, Part 6: So Close!
Long-time readers know I’ve spent the past 6 months working on a complete home inventory. I started in March and I still have about 2 weekends of work to finish it off, plus another weekend to format the results. There
Everything I Own, Part 6: So Close!
Long-time readers know I’ve spent the past 6 months working on a complete home inventory. I started in March and I still have about 2 weekends of work to finish it off, plus another weekend to format the results. There
Book Review: Zero Waste Home
I am late to the party – most of you will have already read this book, or have an opinion about it. I originally approached this book without much enthusiasm because I thought the author would be a zealot. I
Book Review: Zero Waste Home
I am late to the party – most of you will have already read this book, or have an opinion about it. I originally approached this book without much enthusiasm because I thought the author would be a zealot. I
Clothing Re-Inventory
Having just read the book Overdressed, about the impact of “fast fashion,” I took another look at my wardrobe. I made note of what my clothes were made of and where they were produced. Despite having spent a lot of
Clothing Re-Inventory
Having just read the book Overdressed, about the impact of “fast fashion,” I took another look at my wardrobe. I made note of what my clothes were made of and where they were produced. Despite having spent a lot of
Book Review – Overdressed: the Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion
I am not the world’s most frugal clothes shopper, spending $750 to $1225 per year on my wardrobe for each of the past 10 years. So with over $10,000 spent in 10 years, I must have a stunning wardrobe, right?
Book Review – Overdressed: the Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion
I am not the world’s most frugal clothes shopper, spending $750 to $1225 per year on my wardrobe for each of the past 10 years. So with over $10,000 spent in 10 years, I must have a stunning wardrobe, right?
An Exacting Life 