Firing on all cylinders (except one)
Today on my lunch break I returned some library books, did some record shopping, picked up some tickets for a show tonight, bought a bike helmet, did a little banking, and emailed my aunt. Not only that, but I did it all with ten minutes to spare! Then I stopped into Tim Hortons on the […]
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You ought to read “Beyond the Echo Chamber”
Progressive media veterans Jessica Clark and Tracy Van Slyke teamed up to chart the massive growth of progressive media outlets and networks in the United States between the 2004 election and the 2008 election. The result is Beyond the Echo Chamber, an engrossing and inspiring book. Using a wide range of case studies, and highlighting […]
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Link of the Day: How to Save an Hour Every Day
Kate picked up a book called How to Save an Hour Every Day while killing some time at the airport on Monday. It’s full of simple, practical ideas on eliminating distraction, streamlining everyday life, and making the most of the time we have. By the end of the day, we’d both torn through it. The […]
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I have returned!
After a couple of weeks in the UK, give or take a few days in the Ukraine, Kate and I arrived back in town last night. We both headed straight back to work today, and I think it’s safe to say that we’re both still in the process of getting caught up with everyday life. […]
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Have a great Judgment Day, everybody!
If the rumours are true, and today is indeed Judgment Day, then it’s been nice knowing you, and I hope you get judged well. Kate and I are still in the UK, so unfortunately I won’t get to see most of my friends and loved ones again before the big event. On the other hand, […]
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Thank you, Rich Platel!
I’m not very good at delegating the workload I’ve created for myself. I’ll be the first to say so. It’s one of the things I need to work on, and I’m in a good position to do so, because I’m lucky enough to know my share of hard working, capable, creative people. One of those […]
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This is how a creative partnership works
In spite of my earlier promises, I haven’t posted much on this blog this week. What’s more, I won’t be posting much of any value for at least another week. Let me at least take a moment to tell you why. Tonight, my wife and I attended the wedding of two very good friends of […]
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Taking off, eh?
I haven’t been posting new content in this space as often as I’d like lately, and it’s mainly because things have been so busy over at democracy101.ca. The new blog is really taking off, thanks in no small part to a great community of readers and retweeters. If you’re one of them, then I thank […]
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It’s Friday, so here’s the video for “The Way It Is” by Bruce Hornsby and the Range
Let’s do this, you guys. Let’s get mellow and meaningful for a moment. Let’s acknowledge some hard truths with a weary smile and a hopeful sense of perseverance. Oh, what? It’s not like I posted “Walking in Memphis” or something.
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Link of the Day: Leadnow
“Leadnow brings generations of Canadians together to take action for our future and hold politicians accountable. “Leadnow was founded in 2010 by a group of young people who care about a wide range of issues and wanted to create a new way for people to participate effectively in our democracy. “Our founding objectives are to […]
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