In extraordinary company
Humbled. Flattered. Honoured. Touched. Thrilled. Inspired. I am running out of past participles in response to Avenue Magazine Edmonton selecting me as one of the Top 40 Under 40 for 2011. As was the case in the previous two years, the list of Edmontonians they have recognized in 2011 is an impressive one. Professors. Media celebrities. PhDs. Creative gurus. Presidents. Artists. Technology leaders. Educators. And one rockstar chef. I like to think I work hard, and give back whenever I can. And while we all love to be appreciated, I think many of us just live our lives always choosing [...]
“To bare or not go bare?”
That is the question. My answer lies somewhere in between. There is lots of buzz about minimalist running. And no, it’s not about running as little as possible (even though I know many people would be all over that trend). Minimalist running is all about running with as little as possible on your feet. Including nothing. I have never been a big trend follower when it comes to running. I have been running for over 20 years, long before those overdone Running Room “cover your ass” coats and before running became a highly social activity. But, I am always keen [...]
The Old Boys Club: A Memo to Members
Dearest Club Members: Recently there has been discussion in the media about the Old Boys Club. I write this memorandum to reaffirm the rules surrounding your membership so the Club can continue to be a thriving, secretive force dedicated to upholding tradition. For all communications with non-members, you are asked to dispute the Club’s existence. When asked about, or when you hear reference to, the Old Boys Club, casually state, “The Old Boys Club no longer exists. The times have changed”. The presence of women of various ages and younger men in business, government and community circles provides us with [...]
Politics plays catch up
Some random “this is actually happening” thoughts on the election of Alison Redford as Alberta’s next Premier. It is gratifying to have as a Premier an individual that more closely reflects of the views of the average Albertan. Those who don’t live in Alberta see our province as a right wing hinterland, ripe with rednecks and ultra conservative policies and points of view. Those who live in Alberta acknowledge there are pockets of this living here, but that the overwhelming majority of this province is open, moderate, reasoned and compassionate. Perhaps, in time, through Redford’s presence on the provincial and [...]