People relate to emotion. In times of great emotion, physical attributes of whatever caused it are usually imprinted in your memory—music, smells, the location and what you were doing. For example, I can remember some details about first dances and new jobs, but I have a photographic memory of the…
Listening to the radio quite a few years ago, I heard someone quote David Lee Roth about leaving Van Halen. Reportedly, DLR said “I never knew how big the mountain was until I was driving away from it.” That’s pretty humble, considering the source. So here I am, just heading…
I’ve never read Hemingway. In college I aimlessly took courses on history and English poets. Recently a conversation about a trade show in Florida brought to mind driving to Key West, which made me remember Hemingway had lived there and I should maybe read one of his works and do…
I received an email from Warren Macdonald, an inspirational speaker I heard a few years ago. I just emailed him, because I found this in his newsletter: He used “eluding” instead of “alluding.” I wonder if he’ll email me back, or just think I’m too nit-picky. I got an email…
I’m excited to be working on revamping some e-books for my good friend, Derek. He runs what I like to call his “empire”—five or so different websites for the fun centre industry. Along with consulting services and a developer academy (start-up training), he also sells several e-books that haven’t been…
First amusement park tip when you’re mentally a teenager living in a 40-something body, is do the things you know won’t make you sick first. Enough said. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is phenomenal and literally made me giddy and permanently overflowing with “pinch me I’m dreaming” awe. Walking…
Today I am jetting to Orlanda to attend the 2010 IAAPA Amusement Atteactions Expo. I’m assisting with videography, tweeting, posting and interviewing in exchange for 10 sweet days in beautiful, sunny Florida. What was your last cool bartering gig? Nala
My significant other and I just watched the Harry Potter movies 1-6 over the last couple of weekends. If this seems unusual to you, read here. The first part of “Deathly Hallows” premieres November 19 at midnight. J.K. Rowling is an incredible writer and has woven an extraordinary story—really, read…
I have a lot of opinions, especially about communication. And my opinions usually start with me looking at a situation and saying “We should be telling them…” or “We should be posting…” Two things happen after I say those things—1) the thought of taking action makes their eyes glaze over,…
Hah! Not what you thought it would be, eh? This is my ideal set up for proofreading: Open, clear space, daytimer to verify dates, Oxford Canadian Dictionary, style sheet (near the bottom of the pic) and of course, plenty of fluids. It’s hard work, reading stuff – as you can…