Bangkok changed the way I think about cities. In its neon streets, crowded temples, and layered history, I discovered what urban texture truly means—and why some places stay with you long after you leave.
A reflection on my daughter turning 16 and how she continues to grow.
A year of change, road trips, shared meals, and learning to be present. From Yukon highways to meditation cushions, this is what 46 taught me about showing up.
Another year full of challenges, but my daughter survived.
I have to tell my daughter to stop reading The BFG and get ready for bed.
I enjoy watching the fall colours come alive in Kelowna.
I celebrate the kind of night that goes in a completely different direction than planned.
I record my summer 2017 media diet, from Game of Thrones and HBO to shows, books, and future writing ideas.
I admit feeling defeated by the difficulty of single parenting.
I point to Eva Holland's story about Mussolini's Arctic airship, polar exploration, and the Italia expedition.
I note another office admin giving notice and hope it does not become a repeat of the previous year.
I reflect on breakups, love, mindfulness, and the challenge of letting go so someone new can connect.
I look for recipes after ending up with baskets full of plums.
I lean on Ryan Holiday, Stoicism, and mindfulness while trying to stay calm through a week of repeated work challenges.
I miss my CD collection while trying to find the Hard Core Logo soundtrack online.
I share one of those work days where I question what I am doing and then spill coffee on myself.
I recommend Ryan Holiday's Perennial Seller after reading it quickly and thinking creatives should read it.
I write about feeling alone late at night when social media has nothing new or interesting to offer.