I am not a writer. While it is true that I bungle about here and there, on the blog, some stuff on the side (a real writer would never use the word ‘stuff’), I am not a writer in the professional sense of the term. But, here’s the thing. I like to write. I’m of […]
Baseball star apologizes. In a handwritten letter. Sincere?
This week New York Yankees baseball star, Alex Rodriguez, apologized to his fans for lying about taking performance enhancing drugs. It wasn’t the usual media scrum, there were no microphones shoved in the face of Mr. Rodriguez, but rather it came in the form of a hand written letter. Apparently, this was his own decision not […]
Love over postcards
photo credit: Studio Saldana Graffiti photographs stop me in my tracks I first met Jillian and Curtis at Market Collective, which is an independent market that showcases local artists, artisans, designers and musicians here in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. What first caught my attention, as I was strolling the booth aisles, was the very beautiful, unique […]
3 reasons why you should take notes on paper
New semester, new study habits I know, you are groaning and rolling your eyes, thinking I am completely wacked and from the dark ages, right? Well, this might be true, but stick with me and hold your final verdict until the end of my ramble. For many students here in Calgary, a new semester begins […]