Memoir vs Autobiography
A memoir and autobiography are both forms of life writing that allow individuals to reflect on their experiences and share their stories with others. However, there are significant differences between the two. To write an autobiography, it is important to have a clear understanding of the purpose and scope of the project. The writer should […]
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Chasing Success
A hint of what is coming in my book… Success What is it, and who defines it? As little children, we know how to live in the moment and be completely authentic. But then something damaging happens to us, according to author Don Miguel Ruiz: We are given “knowledge” about how to live in the […]
Chasing Success
A hint of what is coming in my book… Forward I’ve floated the title of my book “Chasing Success – The Trouble With Being Normal” to many people over the last couple of years. Most, if not all, loved the title. Interestingly enough, almost immediately after the magic of my nifty book title has worn […]
Retirement – Day 1
Well today is my first day of my pre-retirement. I am actually on holidays until February 17th. Which is the date I actually officially retire from the government. I have taken holidays and have stayed at home and worked around the house. But, it does seem a little weird to be at home, with no […]
New Years Eve Celebration
After a wonderful, but rather hectic Christmas celebration with my family. Tina and I headed out to Kananaskis Country to bring in the New Year with co-workers, friends and new friends! It was wonderful to get out of the city! We went to the Ribbon Creek Hostel. There were about 30 of us! Games were […]
Celebrate What’s Right In The World
You just have to look in the news or talk to your neighbor while shoveling your walk. There are many issues across the world right now! That we could say that are non-supportive to our overall well-being. So, it is even more important in the here and now to celebrate. To celebrate, what’s good about […]
Feeling Surreal
I’d be lying to you if I didn’t say that my upcoming retirment didn’t feel a little surreal to me. I am really excited about it. But after being on a schedule for 41 years. It seems a little out there for my mind to proccess that soon, I will be the creator of my […]
This or Something Better
This post was an unfinished DRAFT that I have now decided to complete. Look at me go 🙂 I was shoveling snow after a freakish April snowstorm on April 19th, 2022 I began to think, “If I wasn’t having to shovel snow right now, what would I prefer to be doing with my time?” The […]