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

Public Life, Private Life

I lead several lives: Private life Personal life Family life 1 Family life 2 Online life Work life Anonymous life And I play many other roles such as citizen and consumer. On the list above, they might go from “the

Public Life, Private Life

I lead several lives: Private life Personal life Family life 1 Family life 2 Online life Work life Anonymous life And I play many other roles such as citizen and consumer. On the list above, they might go from “the

What I Liked About January

What I Didn’t Like About January Not light until 7:30 a.m. No evenings out – concerts or movies – nothing compelling to see Being cold in my office every day (very drafty and unfixable) Painful cracks in my thumbs from

What I Liked About January

What I Didn’t Like About January Not light until 7:30 a.m. No evenings out – concerts or movies – nothing compelling to see Being cold in my office every day (very drafty and unfixable) Painful cracks in my thumbs from

READING DOWN THE HOUSE Report # 4

Since November, I’ve been trying to read down the number of books I own but have never picked up. There were 17 on my original list, and the ones I’ve read to date are: The Book Thief – Markus Zusak

READING DOWN THE HOUSE Report # 4

Since November, I’ve been trying to read down the number of books I own but have never picked up. There were 17 on my original list, and the ones I’ve read to date are: The Book Thief – Markus Zusak

Not SAD

I never thought I was affected much by Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. I have always said I liked the Great Indoors, and the coziness of spending the winter with a book and a warm drink in hand. I also

Not SAD

I never thought I was affected much by Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. I have always said I liked the Great Indoors, and the coziness of spending the winter with a book and a warm drink in hand. I also

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

Passing

I remember the first time I went to a bar, when I was 17 and the drinking age was 19. It was a big production. I dressed, made myself up and styled my hair differently. I was aware of how

Passing

I remember the first time I went to a bar, when I was 17 and the drinking age was 19. It was a big production. I dressed, made myself up and styled my hair differently. I was aware of how

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

New Clothing Plan

Last year I said I would keep a list of clothes I needed, and buy only from the list. It didn’t happen. I kept thinking, “I know what I need so I don’t have to write it down.” That wasn’t

New Clothing Plan

Last year I said I would keep a list of clothes I needed, and buy only from the list. It didn’t happen. I kept thinking, “I know what I need so I don’t have to write it down.” That wasn’t