November 29, 2012 in Things to do close to home
Yesterday I told you about the charity Polar Bear Dip I’m participating in this Janaury. Jumping into the icy waters of Lake Erie isn’t something I’d normally do but it’s [...]
November 28, 2012 in Things to do to help others
Back in July I ran the Bucket List Challenge, inviting people to share their life goals. One of the entries I received was from my step-sister, Nicole, who I introduced [...]
November 27, 2012 in Things to do around the world
I think some people thought me strange to drive 9 hours to spend a week in Winchester, Virginia on a “writing retreat.” After all, I work from home. Couldn’t I [...]
November 15, 2012 in Things to do to help others
One of the most awesome, simple and selfless ways you can help somebody is by being a blood donor. In 2008, at age 27, I was diagnosed with Chronic Mylogenous [...]
November 14, 2012 in Things to do close to home
Photo scavenger hunts are a great, low-impact, low-cost alternative to the classic “find and collect” game. Whether you’re looking for a fun activity for your corporate event or just want [...]
November 13, 2012 in Things to do around the world
As the Baby Boomer generation gets older, more and more attention is being paid to “senior-friendly” activities. Your mind may automatically go to things like Bridge, shuffleboard or knitting (or [...]
November 8, 2012 in Things to do to help others
Remembrance Day is November 11 – a time for us to reflect on our freedom and honour the brave men and women who served (and continue to serve) our country [...]
November 7, 2012 in Things to do close to home
My brother Dan added a comment on the Tri-Pong post, introducing me to a great variation of classic Dodgeball. Here’s Dan to explain: “At the school where I teach, students [...]
November 6, 2012 in Things to do around the world
The world is full of awesome things to see. But oftentimes, how you see something matters just as much as what you see. This week’s Blue Marble Badge of Awesome [...]
November 1, 2012 in Things to do to help others
A couple weeks ago I wrote about the birthday “human art show” my friends and family performed for me while I was in the hospital undergoing chemotherapy treatment. Another uplifting [...]
