Beyond the Rhetoric

When a potential client asks me for a freelance writing quote, I usually have to ask them whether the project is on a ghostwriting basis or if I will be receiving a byline. This is an important distinction to make, not only for the service provider (i.e., me), but also for the client. From the [...]

Yes, I realize that the month of March hasn’t quite concluded just yet, but I don’t anticipate that the list of top thinkers (the people who posted the greatest number of comments on this blog) is going to change much in the next couple of days. And so, it’s time to give back to these [...]

Based on the recommendation of fellow foodie Ed Lau, I decided to give The Red Wagon Cafe a try. It’s located at 2296 East Hastings Street, one block off of Nanaimo. I’ve always been a big fan of breakfast, regardless of the time of day. There is absolutely nothing wrong with having a great steak [...]

Yesterday’s Sunday Snippet had a quote from Ted Koppel where the newscaster reminded us of the importance of decency and civility. Treat your fellow man with respect and never compromise on these standards for morality. Powerful words, to be sure. Well, our friend Ray Ebersole chimed in on that post, saying that the quote reminded [...]

“Aspire to decency. Practice civility toward one another. Admire and emulate ethical behaviour wherever you find it. Apply a rigid standard of morality to your life; and if, periodically you fail, as you surely will–adjust your life, not the standards.” Easily one of the most respected American broadcast journalists of all time, Ted Koppel is [...]