In Con Text
November 18, 2018
In Con Text The goal was to survive the storm, For then we might truly transform, Along came a text Oh my, “what is next?” The beast still treats … Continue reading “In Con Text”
THE BLOG
Category: personal
So, Now What?
November 8, 2018
It never ceases to amaze me how many issues can crop up in our lives. Some of them deserve our attention, and some do not. It invariably begs the question, … Continue reading “So, Now What?”
What I Learned From My Emergency Gallbladder Surgery
October 21, 2018
Up here in Canada, north of the 49th parallel, we celebrate Thanksgiving several weeks before our American friends. During the second weekend of October, Canadians enjoy a three-day holiday taking stock … Continue reading “What I Learned From My Emergency Gallbladder Surgery”
Goodbye, Gord
November 20, 2017
How did it get this late so early, Gord? The gem of your great soul was plucked far too early. You were happily at transformation. And now, your vacancy has … Continue reading “Goodbye, Gord”
My Augusta Horribilis
August 30, 2017
I received a Facebook message today from a friend. The first few lines read as follows: “Hi Dan, I’m not seeing much of the ‘real’ you around, and I’m guessing … Continue reading “My Augusta Horribilis”
Why I Removed A Recent Post
March 20, 2017
On March 9, 2017, I wrote and published a post that outlined various missteps, difficulties and issues that had recently taken over a particular American company. After seven days, I … Continue reading “Why I Removed A Recent Post”
On Being Human
February 12, 2017
“If you want to know what being Canadian is, it’s being part of the human race, allowing yourself to be vulnerable.” ~Gord Downie Of everything I have learned from Gord … Continue reading “On Being Human”
Video: The Purpose Mindset of Gord Downie
December 16, 2016
I recently had the opportunity to deliver a 10-minute keynote at a conference in Toronto where I used the time to speak about both personal and role purpose. The primary … Continue reading “Video: The Purpose Mindset of Gord Downie”
That Laugh
October 28, 2016
Not so much a cackle but a chortle Gleefully bellowing like a bird in spring. It was welcoming and free That laugh. Did your beguiling smile arrive before or after? … Continue reading “That Laugh”
My (Re) View Of That Night In Kingston
August 22, 2016
The room was electric. Abuzz with anticipation. I felt like I was floating. Who put helium in my shoes? But we were organized. Of course we were. You taught us … Continue reading “My (Re) View Of That Night In Kingston”
Him? Here? Now? No.
August 19, 2016
I don’t want to die. As far as I know, thankfully, I’m not dying. But if we’re being honest with one another, I am not all that comfortable thinking about … Continue reading “Him? Here? Now? No.”
“It’s a great time to be an artist, a poet, in this the decline of the human empire.”
August 10, 2016
More audio from my conversation with Gord Downie in 2006. This clip is from the onset of the interview, where we discuss Vancouver, animal rights and the environment. It was … Continue reading ““It’s a great time to be an artist, a poet, in this the decline of the human empire.””