Daily

So far, 2024 has been an interesting year. Work, side projects, life — and all of the good and bad that come along with it. It’s been a …

Jaywalking

Jaywalking as a crime is one of my biggest pet peeves. In most countries I’ve travelled to, you cross the road wherever you want. If you’re ignorant enough …

Laughter

Laughter is arguably the most powerful contagion we know. It’s universal. Between my travels and working alongside many whom I do not share language with, I’ve seen laughter …

Asynchronous

There are two types of people: phone callers and texters. I am a texter. While I don’t have any real issue having live conversations, I prefer the convenience, …

Familiar Turf

In a world of chaos, we all have anchors that snap us back to calm. The obvious example is our homes. But other places can bring a feeling …

Stop

This post was originally supposed to be about common sense. Stop signs are universal. They are red octagons with white lettering — a standard that everyone recognizes. I …

Basketball Shoes

Chuck Taylor was a basketball player in the 1920s. He helped design and promote basketball shoes under his name that — at the time — were athletic. Chucks …

Sharpie

I’ve had this one item on my to-do list for days. Buy a Sharpie. I have a bunch of normal ones but need a fat one for labelling …

Unexpected Therapy

Whether celebration or tragedy, it’s often the bigger moments in life that spur conversation with those close to you. It isn’t just the fact that such life events …

When it Rains

Life tends to throw curveballs in batches and kick us when we’re down. Every so often we’re assaulted from all sides with frustration, pain and stress. One thing …