I often hear the phrase “it’s all about the politics” when talking about government policy for things like COVID-19 restrictions. Those people are absolutely right! It IS all about the politics. Why Is It All About The Politics? Politicians are elected to represent the populace. Yes, that’s us regular Continue Reading
Social Commentary
Politicking in Canada
Politicking in Canada needs a reboot. Time for our leadership (and the rest of us to go “Back to the Future”.
Leadership In Challenging Times
Leadership is something everyone is capable of and important in these challenging times. Leadership Leadership isn’t something that just comes naturally. It comes easier for some than others but the best leaders work hard at it. What we choose to say and how we say it can matter. I remember Continue Reading
Trump Effect on Markets, Money and the Economy
How will Trump affect the financial markets, money markets and the economy? Regardless of what you think of the man, he is already showing a positive effect on all of the above! I’ll admit to being a little lazy, this is from my Canadian perspective. For the most part, US Continue Reading
Millenials – Simon Sinek explains.
Millenials. It’s Not Their Fault! What’s not the Millenials’ fault? It’s not their fault they have unrealistic expectations, some low and some high. It’s not their fault they think they are “special”. It’s not their fault they expect to get or achieve just because they want it. Who’s fault is Continue Reading
Remembrance Day. Why Do We Still Need To Remember?
Remembrance Day was originally to commemorate the end of the First World War. Then came Hitler and the Second World War. And Korea, and Vietnam, and Afghanistan. We need to remember so that we can be prepared to stand up for our way of life. Remembrance Day 2016 I was Continue Reading
Pokémon Go – What’s with this thing?
While visiting Oklahoma City recently, we became aware of Pokémon Go. Pokémon People Walking along the Bricktown Canal, we noticed a lot of people staring at their cell phones. Many were in groups. At first, I thought how sad is that. All these people walking around ignoring each other. Then, I Continue Reading
Traffic Flow, who should come first, people or vehicles?
Traffic flow is a challenge these days. Who should be priority? Pedestrians or vehicles? Traffic Flow There are three types of traffic flow to consider: People Motorized vehicles Bicycles Who takes priority? When I was young, it was rare for families to have one car. These days, there are Continue Reading
It’s Just A Word! Except, it’s not.
It’s NOT just a word!!!! What’s in a word? Consider these two sentences: I could kill you right now. I’m really frustrated with you right now. Some would say they mean the same thing. No they don’t. Say the words and really think about how they make you feel. Your rational mind Continue Reading
What are you thankful for today?
Thanksgiving is originally a day to be thankful for a good harvest and the blessings of the past year. On January 31, 1957, a proclamation was issued stating Thanksgiving was to be “A Day of General Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the bountiful harvest with which Canada has been blessed.”[1] Continue Reading