Apr
04
Week Three - A Challenging Time
I reflect on week three of COVID-19 life, screen time, new routines, and how quickly shock became normal.
3 min read
Personal
Mar
17
Life is Changing For Us All and That’s Good
I write about COVID-19 reaching the Okanagan, panic buying, changing routines, and why disruption might still reshape life for good.
4 min read
Feb
14
The Challenge of Solitude
I reflect on solitude, silence, writing, aloneness, and a Harper's article that stayed open on my desk for years.
3 min read
Feb
03
David Jewell
I remember David Jewell, our Whitehorse friendship, his personality, and the shock of discovering he had died.
3 min read
Jan
31
Frictionless Life in 2020
I start 2020 thinking about Atomic Habits, frictionless living, feeling lost, and building better small decisions.
4 min read
Dec
31
Turning 10
I celebrate Kylie's tenth birthday, her growing awareness, her phone, her reading of my blog, and how much she changed.
4 min read
Dec
25
A Christmas Morning of Gratitude
I spend Christmas Eve alone and reflect on gratitude for people, pain, difficult situations, and what could have been worse.
4 min read
Nov
11
40 - Amor Fati
On my 40th birthday, I write about amor fati, stress, work, property management, and walking into the fire.
4 min read
Oct
10
Transitions
I walk through Kelowna, sit in Kasugai Gardens, and think about transition, uncertainty, work, and stoicism.
1 min read
Aug
24
Letter to Kylie
I write to Kylie about falling from a hammock, hiking at sunset, confidence, and keeping a wider perspective.
1 min read
Jul
13
Telling the Truth is Hard
I write about how hard it is to tell the truth to myself and others, especially around work and mistakes.
2 min read
Jul
10
Do Not Delay
I remind myself that delaying hard tasks only gives them more control over my mind.
Jul
10
Just Write
I push myself to stop waiting for perfect meaning, return to regular writing, and just write again.
1 min read
Jun
22
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I mark another hard day as just one of those days.
Dec
31
My Year 2018
Kylie writes about her tough 2018, favourite things, school, family, health, and the moments that stood out to her.