The Smurfiest Cat
I took the night off to reflect on 17 years of hanging with this fella. So long, Azrael. You were a really smurfy cat.
On Public Speaking
As my date at Freelance Camp Vancouver approaches, I found that Brett Kelly’s post on his experience delivering his presentation at the Evernote Trunk Conference particularly timely. “…I’m not so naïve as to think that I could prance on up to the microphone and completely nail it on the first try. But, I really do
Dyscultured: Cup Sizing, TouchPad Rising and Star Wars Bastardizing
Fellow Canadians take note: Tim Horton’s is mixing up its cop sizes. (Alas, not Trente.) On the 149th episode of Dyscultured, we make the most of what might be considered a slow-ish news week. Dyscultured #149: So Long, Small One What’s on the agenda this week? Well, the rest of the world needs to concern
A Little Birdie Told Me
Turns out that Chris Bowler isn’t the only one dishing out podcasting thoughts and advice these days. Myke Hurley (co-host of Enough1) has started to put together a series at The Hurley Bird podcast that will essentially be a podcasting clinic. I’ve had the pleasure of chatting with Myke before, and his passion for podcasting
Decluttering iStuff: iPhone Travel Apps
As I continue to whittle down my apps thanks to the Decluttering iStuff series, it’s time that I really lighten the load of my iPhone. Since I like to travel light, there’s no more fitting type of app that should get the nod than apps that are related to travelling. Much like the Twitter app
On Happiness
James Shelley: “Sheer happiness for happiness’ sake leads to numbness. I can not imagine any other consequence. For once happiness is achieved, what remains? Does not the bubble of the happiness economy eventually burst under the surplus of indulgence?” Louis CK: Gretchen Rubin: “To be happier, you have to think about feeling good, feeling bad,
Where Does He Get Those Wonderful Toys?
On the heels of this announcement, all that can be said about the very busy Shawn Blanc is this: He has done it again.
How Technology Encourages Minimalism
Today I had a great conversation with Ben Brooks for the podcast adjunct to this site, ProductiVardy. Among some of the things we covered was minimalism. I asked him his thoughts on the term, and he had this to say: “I like a lot of the aesthetics that go with minimalism. I like the idea.
Uncertainty: A Certainly Great Bundle Offer
When I went to the World Domination Summit in Portland earlier this year, I had the chance to see (and meet) Jonathan Fields. I’ve read his book Career Renegade: How to Make a Great Living Doing What You Love, and his oratory skills are every bit as good as his writing is. This guy’s got