Shadows. Taxidermy. A plane crashing in the Bermuda Triangle. The combination of these three made for many a sleepless night at Grandma’s house.

Insight sneaks up on us from surprising sources. I share 8 of these bite-sized moments of inspiration from decidedly non-inspirational sources. (3 min read)

Do you work with data? The answer is likely yes. I’ve gathered 7 1/2 tips based on the weirder experiences I’ve had working in data. (4 min read)

I make 3 decisions every time I write or speak in public. Storytelling - communicating - with intention, serves a purpose. (2 min read)

Looking for an in-depth examination of the intersection of gender identity & Gen X pop culture? This ain’t it. A lighthearted, comical & nostalgic reflection on my GenX experience. (4 min read)

They were my mentor. A trusted advisor. Someone to look up to. They were also a bully. (4 min read)

How we react to disappointment is messy. Does social media make us sweat the small stuff and overlook the worst? Why do we judge celebrities harsher than our friends? (5 min read)

You might not expect a library was where I fell in love with movies, learned about comedic timing and became the kickstart to a lacklustre dating life. (5 min read)

How we interpret change is uniquely personal. The way it affects us, and how we resist, is a shared experience. (4 min read)

I’m supposed to be the one teaching, yet I’m the one who keeps learning. (3 min read)

COVID forced necessary changes in healthcare. Here I look at the pros and cons I experienced, including a surprise epidural for foot surgery. (5 min read)

What connects The Shining, a wheelbarrow and a Russian folk dance? A comedy of errors while recovering from surgery. (6 min read)

We need to make the most of our professional social presence but beware the vortex. It can trap you into wasting time & effort with a side of anxiety-inducing thought spirals. (3.5 min read)

Ego. Extremes. Consistency.

You cannot win on track day, but you can definitely lose. (3.5 min read)

I was done with the “woman in…” description. Then I saw a social media post inspired by a ballet magazine cover (of all things) and I remembered why that title is so damned important. (4 min read)