To all the parents out there, have you ever had a moment when you thought to yourself how grown up your children are? So grown up that you almost don’t recognize them? Well, I had one of those moments today,… Read More »I barely recognize you …
August has been a very eventful month. It was full of excitement, stress, and unexpected change, which has left me feeling exhausted for the start of September. Since I’ve become an author, my sleep schedule has been a bit of… Read More »Feeling overwhelmed and exhausted
Today is a very exciting day because at this very moment, Kromatix_ (aka Matthew) is going live with his band downtown. It has been a long time coming for Matthew. We spoke many times about trying to find band members… Read More »Kromatix_ Performs Live in his Band Debut
One mistake. Just one mistake. But it can cost you dearly. These are the words none of us ever want to hear. But, this week, these were the words I heard from one of my friends who unfortunately was involved… Read More »How one mistake can be costly
You know that feeling when you go back to a place you used to visit all the time and you discover that it no longer exists. Or when you ask to see someone and you find out that they’ve retired. … Read More »When you know you’re old
Today I took a trip down memory lane by visiting the place where I graduated from (and worked) many years ago. I haven’t stepped foot on campus for about 8 years, and York University has changed more than I expected. … Read More »Getting a dose of my past leaves me with many questions
I was invited by Kim Smuga-Otto and Renee Nelson, hosts for the Words to Write By Podcast, to speak about scene goals and whether my own book, Hold on please, Emily, followed Jack Bickham’s writing advice in his book, Scenes & Structure. Today, the… Read More »Featured on Words to Write By Podcast
You might not realize, but conversing with others actually helps you learn more about yourself. When you have a discussion with others, you begin to think about things they said. If they share a story about themselves overcoming adversity, you’ll… Read More »How conversations with others allow you to self-reflect
Thanks for tuning in the past few weeks to read up on great conversation starters, and getting to know me better. I got a few messages from my readers who asked, what are some questions you shouldn’t ask. So, I… Read More »Things to never ask until …
My family and I spent a few days 2-weeks ago in Foresters Falls where we went rafting and camping at OWL Rafting. OWL (Ottawa Whitewater Leaders) Rafting is a three generation family destination with a unique whitewater rafting experience on the… Read More »OWL Rafting & Camping