1. Editor's Column
(Column/Editor's Column)

... not erect a statue to you for working yourself to death. In the words of Dilbert, "When you see bright lights and hear dead relatives calling, ease off a bit." I think the politically correct term these ...

2. Kayaking Alouette Lake 2008
(Column/Editor's Column)

... Beth and Ian, there was something reassuring about that kettle, glinting in the sunlight, all the way up the Alouette. Sure enough, Julie produced a gourmet feast from her travelling kitchen pantry. ...

3. Clarity
(Articles/Personal Development)

... your goals, or if you are off course. Communication is not just one-way. Interact with the audience and then adapt as needed. Lighten Up Have you ever been in a meeting where the presenter ...

4. Who's On First?
(Articles/Personal Development)

Perhaps you are familiar with a famous baseball comedy act, known as [[Who's On First?]] by Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. It highlights what I see as a communication breakdown between the two people involved. ...

5. The Modern Manager?
(Articles/Business Topics)

... and placed it here. it bought the reader back to reality with the comment "Something best to avoid in official minutes" This highlights a problem we have in todays modern world, ...

6. Burst Pipes And Lights
(Articles/Personal Development)

This weekend we returned to the cabin. There were a couple more burst pipes since last time, due to a second cold spell we had recently. Pat installed some new light fixtures, and I set up something ...

7. New Year's Switch
(Articles/Personal Development)

... and less fear, which enables you to try more new things. For New Year's weekend, we went to our cabin again. After previously fixing the plumbing, this time we decided to repair a light switch in the ...

8. Return To Sasamat Lake
(Column/Editor's Column)

... towards it and had some nice views before the bird took flight. It is quite amazing that this was the end of October. Sometimes we get nice weather late into the fall. I hope to ...

9. Home Improvement
(Articles/Personal Development)

... that part of your project. For example, I can replace a light fitting, but I would bring someone in to do anything to do with gas. The key thing is, I can do anything - I might use others to help me do ...

10. Kayaking Sasamat Lake
(Column/Editor's Column)

... the year. After some races, which included both canoe and kayak events, we had a barbeque lunch. Normally we pack light so that we can carry it in the kayaks, but since this was not ...

11. Business Game - Think Carefully
(Articles/Game)

Think Very Carefully Good idea! Starting a business is not to be taken lightly. There are lots of things to think about. There are lots of things to plan for. They say that people don't plan so ...

12. Business Spotlights
(Articles/Business Topics)

A business spotlight is the opportunity to give a presentation about your business at a networking meeting. Most Chamber Of Commerce meetings or networking meetings offer spotlight opportunities to their ...

13. Finding Your Dream
(Articles/Personal Development)

... in the light of your dream. Most cases, it will not seem to have any impact on your decisions. It will, however, ingrain a new habit of consulting your dream every time you make a decision. When a decision ...

14. Dare To Dream
(Articles/Personal Development)

... his values and purpose as a guide. Any goal had to be consistent with his values, and it had to somehow relate to his purpose. As he put his goals together, he began to see the light at the end ...

15. Nice Dice
(Articles/Personal Development)

... humans have the opportunity to choose exactly which words to use to describe a situation, I prefer to cast light with my words, rather throw shadows. A “Joe Friday” version of the same three ...

16. Three Tools for Goal Setting
(Articles/Personal Development)

... that deals with motivational and inspirational speaking. First, know your destination.  I equate this to an airplane flight.  In each case, the pilots know where they want to go.  They ...

17. The Advertising Slogan Generator
(Web Links / Fun Sites)

I'm Only Here For The Big Dreams. See the Face You Love Light Up With Big Dreams. Big Dreams Stays Sharp 'til The Bottom of the Glass. ...