side note: I'm taking part in the Writing101 challenge, which means this is a break in what I usually post. Day 6's challenge is to: Today, write a post focusing on one — or more — of the people that have recently entered your life, and tell us how your narratives intersected. Today’s twist: Turn your … Continue reading the horses
Experience
What I experience and stumble across, planned events or unplanned circumstances.
your letter – a poem
Side Note: I'm taking part in the Writing101 challenge, which means this is a break in what I usually post. Day 5's challenge is to: You stumble upon a random letter on the path. You read it. It affects you deeply, and you wish it could be returned to the person to which it’s addressed. Write … Continue reading your letter – a poem
learning about loss: the bottom falls out
Side Note: I'm taking part in the Writing101 challenge, which means this is a break in what I usually post. Day 4's challenge is to: Write about a loss: something (or someone) that was part of your life, and isn’t any more. Today’s twist: Make today’s post the first in a three-post series. Since I've … Continue reading learning about loss: the bottom falls out
Go Canada Go – you made us proud in the Sochi Olympics
I can't be there in Sochi, but I was in Vancouver in 2010, when we won the gold medal in men's hockey. It looked something like this: And then, people tried to repeat the game winning goal in the streets like this: Thank you Team Canada, you made us proud. Go Canada Go!
Healthcare in the news: Faucets, Noise Pollution and Social Networks for Mental Health
There have been some interesting articles I've seen posted online lately, pertaining to health care. 1. Hospital Faucets Pose Infection Risk Healthcare Design Magazine recently posted an article linked to a study illustrating aerators in hospital faucets increase microbes by 10 times. This reminds me of an article I saw in the Toronto Star in … Continue reading Healthcare in the news: Faucets, Noise Pollution and Social Networks for Mental Health
no repetition – a poem
No RepetitionDuring the haze of the day tasks beckon. They stand in line, little sentinels marching ever forward, whether I'm ready or not. Identical in nature there's just enough difference that complacency, villain of time, must be fought. The end of the day comes and goes silently, as I wade through the soupy fog of … Continue reading no repetition – a poem
Whitehorse: Young Hospitality
Last week I went to Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, for the first time for a work project, which I won't write about just yet. While my first trip there was only for 4 nights, I was blown away by the friendliness of this small town city. It wasn't as cold as it could get for the … Continue reading Whitehorse: Young Hospitality
Wordsmith Studio: Productive Procrastination for NaNoWriMo
Hi Everyone! I wrote about some productive procrastination tools for NaNoWriMo over on the Wordsmith Studio Site. I hope you'll take a peak and let me know what other tools you use for productive procrastination. Have a great day!
UIA/PHG Healthcare Forum: Day 3
I'm a bit delayed posting about Day 3 of the forum because I was catching up with work. While Day 1 and Day 2 were amazing, the speakers finished hard on day 3 of the UIA/PHG Healthcare Forum. I've learned so much from the packed day of speakers discussing what's happening around the world. Highlights of … Continue reading UIA/PHG Healthcare Forum: Day 3
UIA/PHG Healthcare Forum: Day 2
I'm a bit delayed posting about Day 2 of the forum because I was catching up with work. While Day 1 was amazing, the speakers kept up the pace on day 2 of the UIA/PHG Healthcare Forum. I've learned so much from the packed day of speakers discussing what's happening around the world. Highlights of … Continue reading UIA/PHG Healthcare Forum: Day 2
UIA/PHG Healthcare Forum: Day 1
The speakers were amazing on day 1 of the UIA/PHG Healthcare Forum. I've learned so much from the packed day of speakers discussing what's happening around the world. Highlights of my day included: my tour of the new Bridgepoint Hospital realizing how lucky I am to be in a country that has a public healthcare … Continue reading UIA/PHG Healthcare Forum: Day 1
Writing the 3-Day Novel at Wordsmith Studio
Hi Everyone! I wrote about my third experience with the 3-Day Novel over on the Wordsmith Studio Site. I hope you'll take a peak and let me know if you think it's something you would or wouldn't do, and why. Have a great day!
Remembering Joy, Freedom and Inspiration
Remembering Joy I bought a bicycle last week. It's a beautiful and inexpensive 1950's single speed replica, but it's all I need. I live near Lake Ontario, and I wanted to take advantage of the lakeshore bike routes this summer, though I'm terrified of riding through the city. I haven't cycled since I was 14, … Continue reading Remembering Joy, Freedom and Inspiration
2013 UIA/PHG Healthcare Forum Conference Program
Update: The Conference Program is now available! Pick the PDF or the Website! Conference During September 24-27, 2013, Toronto is hosting the UIA/PHG Forum + GUPHA Meeting and conference, coinciding with IIDEX Toronto! This year's theme is Get Better and it's presented by the RAIC, Architecture Canada, and IIDEX. Registration is open! I'd love to meet … Continue reading 2013 UIA/PHG Healthcare Forum Conference Program
Announcement: 2013 UIA/PHG Healthcare Forum
During September 24-27, 2013, Toronto is hosting the UIA/PHG Forum + GUPHA Meeting and conference, coinciding with IIDEX Toronto! This year's theme is Get Better and it's presented by the RAIC, Architecture Canada, and IIDEX. I've been on some of the committees for the event, and I can tell you some of the presentations are going … Continue reading Announcement: 2013 UIA/PHG Healthcare Forum
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