To be “woke” or not isn’t really the question. What does it mean to be woke? Being woke means you have an awareness of social and political issues affecting African Americans/Canadians. In that sense, yes, everyone should be “woke”. The challenge… Read more
General Commentary, Social Commentary
It’s All About The Politics
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… Read more
Leadership, 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, Social Commentary
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… Read more
Finance, Social Commentary
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… Read more
Social Commentary
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… Read more
Social Commentary
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… Read more
Social Commentary
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…. Read more
Social Commentary
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… Read more
Personal Development, Social Commentary
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… Read more