How to be less productive in 2015

Nobody is talking about how to be less productive; I think that’s a problem.

Other people’s children

  On the weekend, my daughter and I went to dinner at Marché Movenpick, a popular downtown Toronto restaurant. As Continue reading →

A tale of two report cards, 33 years in the making

When I originally conceived of this post, I was in a fired-up state of indignation over what I perceived, at Continue reading →

How to Humblebrag Without Being a D-bag: Serving yourself while serving others

This is how I define humblebragging: when someone talks/posts about something good that’s happened in their life as point of Continue reading →

New love is scary

I’m happy to announce that I’ve started a new relationship. It’s still early days, but I feel good about it. Continue reading →

Why I’m a better parent than my parents

When my sister and I were younger and living at home, every once in a while, my dad would get Continue reading →

The least helpful thing someone said to me recently

My parents came for a rare visit last weekend. It was an OK time, though I always feel quite judged Continue reading →

The most helpful thing someone said to me recently

I met with a former colleague the other day to catch up. He is about to embark on a career Continue reading →