Sunsets are one of the simplest and most joyful of moments a person can experience. The closing of a day lived; the hope and anticipation in the dawning of another. A sunset is one of the most visceral of experiences that can be shared. It evokes a primal awe in the majesty of this …
It is important to support, celebrate, and promote other’s accomplishments. Whether it’s your kids, your spouse, your family, or your friends. Today I will do so for Victoria, a friend. This is a localized post. However, it may prompt those of you from outside the Ottawa area to find similar resources in your own. …
I started playing guitar at age twelve. I didn’t get very far and it didn’t last long. However, it was the beginning of a lifelong musical journey. The bug bit deep that first introduction, and in high school I picked up the guitar again. This time I got further; lunchtime jams in the school lobby, …
This weekend the boat launches in Ottawa opened! Phase one of a return to some sense of normalcy begins, as does Spring. This is the Victoria Day weekend in Canada. Otherwise known as the May 2-4 weekend, or May long-weekend. Whatever you want to refer to it as, it marks, at least here in Canada, …
This week I was diligent and had written a post well in advance of my Saturday night deadline. It felt good doing this without the usual stress of trying to get it out on time. Now, again, I find myself on Saturday working to get this out before it’s pushed to my subscribers. So why …
What a journey! The dream to open a coffeehouse remains, but the path has taken some turns that I am really excited about. Along the way music has become a central theme in my life. Music is intrinsically such an important and invaluable part of life. It can be therapeutic and cathartic, shared or enjoyed …
I have been trying to take a nightly walk of late. I used to take great pleasure in walking our dog, Jada, at night; especially in the winter. I still enjoy walking at night. Living in the south of Ottawa, I am just far enough from the city to get a decent view of the …
It is 1 am. My blog post will push at 3 am. That gives me two hours. Normally, I’d have a skeleton drafted, or at least an idea to write from. This week was busy and today was a packed day though, and I am just back from an event that I attended in support …
This past week started with the devastating tornadoes in Ottawa. I fared better than most; only losing power for a few hours. I lost the Internet completely though. Consequently, this denied you last Sunday’s morning coffee companion – your My Java Journal post. Seems like my street was the only one in my community that …
Starting your own business isn’t just a job – it’s a way of life. – Richard Branson So, I was going to post the first intimate story introducing the details of that first Jagged Peaks business plan; I thought it maybe best to instead begin from where I am now – for context. Usually the …
