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Name this person
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Remember when the big reveal following the birth of a baby was the question, “Boy or girl?” The answer’s not the mystery it used to be. Most parents today know what they are having ahead of the birth. In fact, “reveal” parties where a mystery piñata spills out pink or blue confetti are one…
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Don’t sell me something. Just give me an argument.
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It was one of my most bizarre shopping moments. I’d just met with a client to confirm we’d be moving ahead with a project. Feeling rather celebratory, I stopped by an LCBO to pick up a favourite bottle of wine. “I’m going to really splurge this time,” I told myself. So often I avoid…
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Oh brother (and sister), where art thou?
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While writing a blog on productivity, I came across an alarming statistic—apparently more time is lost searching for, and trying out new productivity apps than is actually saved by using these apps. I’m not that surprised given the latest obsession with “have I got an app for you”. I mean: did you know that…
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Help I’m trapped in my shapewear and can’t get out
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As I write this, there’s a woman out there struggling to free herself from a shapewear attack. Her adventure started out innocently—a relaxed weekend shopping trip, taking time to check out the fancy lingerie, and then fashion’s latest addiction—shapewear. “I’ve got the time,” she rationalizes, “I don’t recognize anyone entering the change room—why not…