Nov
11
39 - A Resting Leaf
On my 39th birthday, I reflect on work, honesty, challenge, balance, and trying to rest like a leaf in the rain.
5 min read
James McCullough
A partner, a father, an entrepreneur, a writer, a paleo-eating polymath, fuelled by Blue Bottle Coffee. I work as a consultant for boutique hotels.
Nov
07
It's No Big Deal
I use a loose cupboard door to think about stoicism, small problems, and when no big deal still needs attention.
1 min read
Nov
04
Seeking Quiet
I reflect on John Cleese, tending the garden of the mind, negativity, quiet, and the need to protect inner space.
3 min read
Nov
01
A Symphony of Memories
I remember my grandmother through Thanksgiving in Regina, family stories, music, ceremony, and the memories that surfaced.
4 min read
Nov
01
Fifty Thousand Words - Take Two
I restart my 50,000-word writing challenge with more drafts, Ulysses notes, and renewed energy to find my voice.
1 min read
Oct
20
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I take a day off to recharge and feel better after spending eight hours away from work and errands.
Oct
07
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I begin the worst part of a trip home: the dreaded early morning departure.
Oct
05
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I leave a warm Kelowna day and arrive in snowy Regina after hours of travel.
Oct
02
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I compare rainy Kelowna with snowy parts of Canada and decide rain is easier to take.
Sep
30
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I write about my frustration when promises to my daughter become another disappointment.
Sep
29
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I share how excited my daughter is for our upcoming trip to Regina.
Sep
21
In Loving Memory of Barbara Stange
I remember my grandmother Barbara Stange, her many names, her writing, and the connection we shared.
5 min read
Sep
05
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I start the day with a long corrective email that feels more accusatory than helpful.
Sep
01
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I enjoy the magical first conversations with someone new and hope they keep going.
Aug
25
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I write about introversion and the hard moment when I want connection but struggle to reach out.