The Kindness of Strangers
Having strong community connections can be a lifesaver when you lose your partner.
Leaving Science Borealis
After seven years with Science Borealis, it’s time to move on and pass the torch to the next generation of SciBorgs.
The Former Scientist
This past weekend I read Lynn Martel’s new book, Stories of Ice, and really enjoyed the focus on glaciers of western Canada and the adventure, … Read more
On Staying Home
Writing doesn’t always require adventure – it can happen in the quiet of your home or on a walk around the neighbourhood.
Filling Your Creative Well
Creativity requires that you not only produce creative works, but that you absorb them as well to fill your creative well.
Structuring Your Memoir
Sometimes you have to change your perspective to figure out how to improve your writing.
Staying Informed
On taking the time to curate your news and information feeds to match what you want to know and learn about.
Building Community Online
Though we sometimes denigrate online versus in person communities, it is possible to be part of a caring and inclusive online community.
COVID Music
Samuel Barbers “Adagio for Strings” is a good complement to the 20,000 chairs set up near the White House to remember those lost to COVID.
West of the Mountains
Anniversaries and memorial dates are times to think about how things have been going and what you’re looking forward to for the future.