A teaching opportunity
Some personal news – I have started teaching a course at Seneca college this semester. The course is called Social Media Intelligence and Analytics. This is both exciting and intimidating, …
My 12 days of giving, 2021 edition
UPDATE FOR 2021: Once again, the year has raced by in a blink, it’s the end of December, and there’s no time for a proper write-up. There’s never enough time. …
On Misery and Empathy
My uncle, who lived in Israel has died of Covid19 last weekend. This is not a story about him, or about covid. He was a kind man, I’m told he …
My (ultimately) successful bike ride to Niagara
Long story short, I made it. The title pretty much spells it out. My third attempt – was ultimately successful. End of story. But if you have a few of …
My failed bike ride to Niagara Falls
So last weekend I attempted to bike from my house (north of Toronto) to Niagara Falls. Short story – I didn’t make it. Got far. Farther than ever before. But …
A bittersweet win
Thank you all so much for this recognition – it is truly humbling, and frankly, I get misty eyed if I think about it too long. First of all, thanks …
Why it is important to reflect on your work
This year has been notably better for me – both in terms of work-life balance and overall health of my freelance business. Part of it is because for most of …
A tale of two Blue Mondays, to cheer you up
Blue Monday has come and gone, and whether you believe that there is real science behind it, or it’s just a marketing gimmick to get you to go on vacation …
When technology meets gardening
I’m typing this from our garden. Yes, it’s much too late (into the season), and in general – I’m finally embracing working outside on regular basis. What took so long? …
A year of music (Summer 2016-2017)
I’ve always believed that music will save the world. Over the last year, with everything else going on around me, and in the world – music (and to a larger …