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A Writer's Workbench: A Little Background

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Sticky notes, ideas, and general disarray. I first realized that I had a talent for writing in junior college, after one of my English professors called me into her office to discuss an essay that I had written. "I can't believe that you wrote this," she said. "It's too good! From there, all bets were off. Currently, the bulk of my stories reside on my personal web site called Chronic Hysteresis which is hosted on the Angelfire free web service. More recently I've been writing stories based on TV sho...

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A Writer's Workbench: March 2015

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Sticky notes, ideas, and general disarray. Saturday, 28 March 2015. A post I read on Facebook on a similar topic coined the term "Victim Thinking". It's about blaming the other person. You were not responsible for whatever happened; it was always someone else's fault. The cost for doing this however is giving away your power. You just become a feather on the wind, unable to control your own destination. Victim thinking justifies revenge, atrocities, political shenanigans of all types. It's "us" vs&#4...

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A Writer's Workbench: February 2015

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Sticky notes, ideas, and general disarray. Saturday, 28 February 2015. No city is complete without a good market. They are places for people to gather, socialize, and enjoy local products at more reasonable prices than many retailers. Montreal has several long-standing public markets that feature a wide selection of seasonal produce and artisanal wares, as well as hosting craft fairs and events. Here is a list of some of the best ones, in no particular order. Bonsecours Market, 325 Commune St East. Openi...

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A Writer's Workbench: Outdoor Fun

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Sticky notes, ideas, and general disarray. Saturday, 4 July 2015. Yesterday I attended a Geo-Lunch hosted by a gentleman who goes by the name of LeGodFather. This might sound like something out of a spy movie but in fact it was a lunch-hour meeting of a group of folks who call themselves Geocachers. The web site http:/ www.geocaching.com is devoted to the game and its players, and everyone is encouraged to leave a note of their adventures on the cache pages. Poet, Detachment Mom, and Navy Wife.

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A Writer's Workbench: May 2015

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Sticky notes, ideas, and general disarray. Thursday, 28 May 2015. I know it's been a while since I posted. I was away, then I got sick, and now I'm dealing with lots of family-related stuff. Anyway. We're slowly sliding into another Dark Age and hardly anyone is paying attention. It's honestly frightening. Look at what an advanced society Afghanistan had before radical religion took over. Pictures of women from the 1960s look exactly like those of women in North America. Don't think it ca...A male acquai...

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A Writer's Workbench: Hard Times for Schools

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Sticky notes, ideas, and general disarray. Tuesday, 30 June 2015. Hard Times for Schools. A little over two weeks ago I attended the 30th anniversary reunion for my high school graduating class. It was amazing, emotional, and enlightening. I thoroughly enjoyed touring the old school, seeing the stained-glass windows over the main entrance that I had helped to put together, and speaking to many people that I hadn't seen since graduation. How sad that education has been relegated to the bottom of the well.

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A Writer's Workbench: November 2014

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Sticky notes, ideas, and general disarray. Sunday, 30 November 2014. The medical system here in Quebec is broken and it has been for a long time. I had some hope that the new health minister, being a doctor himself, would work to change things but it's getting worse, not better. And then there's the plight of the mother of a dear friend of mine. She recently posted this to Facebook:. And now the provincial government wants to invoke austerity measures that include cuts to health services. This morning on...

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A Writer's Workbench: January 2015

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Sticky notes, ideas, and general disarray. Saturday, 31 January 2015. Best Steamies in Montreal. Decarie Hot Dog, 953 Decarie Blvd. A small resto tucked in a corner near the Cote-Vertu metro station is easy to miss, but a visit is worth it for their hot dogs and fries. The diner-style decor along with the friendly staff and prices that are easy on the pocketbook all contribute to the authentic experience. Montreal Pool Room, 1217 Saint-Laurent Blvd. Lafleur Restaurant, multiple locations. A tiny hole-in-...

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A Writer's Workbench: Turn Down the Cold!

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Sticky notes, ideas, and general disarray. Monday, 20 July 2015. Turn Down the Cold! Summer is in full swing and memories of winter's chill are far off. But why do so many businesses crank up their air conditioning to the point of freezing customers? What we need are smarter ventilation systems that can balance the temperature throughout a building and adjust as required. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Turn Down the Cold! Blog from the Kootenays. Goodbye Thing. Hallo Margie! Week 2 of the Challenge.

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A Writer's Workbench: December 2014

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Sticky notes, ideas, and general disarray. Monday, 29 December 2014. I've been posting quite a few Old English songs here during this year's holiday season, primarily because several branches of my family were from rural England and I have an affinity for the music. Here's yet another, a New Year carol that is thought to have originated in the 17th century in the area of Oxford or Norfolk. It's sung to the tune of "Greensleeves". The old year now away is fled,. The new year it is entered;. God send us a ...