Overheard and written on the 512 streetcar eastbound He repeated it like a mantra. Over and over he parroted the line a la Travis Bickle. Ben knew he’d only have one chance to say it, Steve Borquist wouldn’t hand anything over if he hesitated, or repeated. He’d think it was Read more
the present moment. that’s all there is. right here. right now. and that’s the manifest for this week… be where you are. fully. commit to being present. and enjoy. enjoy your moments people.
Crafted on Ossington The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Juno Diaz This was really happening. Her mother was sitting there under the yellow floor lamp she had found over on Rusholme. Sitting cross legged like the yogi she never was. That was the first clue, or should have Read more
five minutes @ my desk, Toronto, ON Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing by Dr. Vasant Lad “I call bullshit.” He pronounced it like a five-year old making up the rules as he went. On the spot. Just like that, a chapter closes. She blinked the slowest, lazy cow like blink of detachment Read more
So many voices. So many voices inside my head that when I was ten I worried I’d inherited the crazy gene. I had heard the stories about the crazy aunt in Jamaica. I had my own memories of her, so faded I had to squint to remember but the craziness was Read more
Crafted on Ossington 5:50EST The War of Art By Stephen Pressfield There’s no one else after us. This is it. Mona always got dramatic when they talked about their dad’s upcoming nuptials. It was up to them to lift the curse. And make no mistake the curse was real. Nana Read more
Unprecedented second post. On a Monday no less. But I had to do something to shake off the glum feeling from the Monday Manifestos. Note to self, just because it’s a challenge doesn’t mean it can’t be fun. So here’s what I find fun, writing. It’s difficult and often challenging Read more
I went to the store as usual making my best effort to read the labels and make conscious choices. Then I started sleuthing. Many clicks later and this is what I confirmed. Conscious consumption takes diligence. Lots of it. Here are some of the fruits of my labor: Loblaws doesn’t want Read more