Keeping fit

I wrote this! I like when I get to flex my journalism muscles. It feels gooood.

Canadians brace for a cold spring start coast to coast
 

Generation Why

Generation Why is the brainchild of two talented ladies on the CBC Community team.

Every week they take contributions from young intrepid CBC employees as well as fun brainy readers, of the Generation Y persuasion, who bring a fresh perspective to some CBC content that has piqued their interest.

I've contributed thrice and I encourage all of you to do the same.

Cyberstalking, cool kids and me on David Suzuki 

'Who's responsible' with me on RBC and 'slacktivism' 

Chris Hadfield, street art and me on Patti Smith

Inaugural issue with me on PTSD and mental health

Urban Exploration

I'm a big fan of urban exploration. Though I've never taken it to the extreme and dangerous, I find that exploring broken city scapes and abandoned buildings just as beautiful as what you'd encounter on a nature walk.

This abandoned house found by my friend just outside of London, Ontario must have been spectacular in it's day. Even as a crumbling shell of a home it was pretty breathtaking.

We were a little nervous about the strength of the floor while we were upstairs, but we managed to see every nook and cranny.

At one point this home sold for almost $2 million, but now it's been stripped of anything valuable.

From what we could deduce from the items left behind, it must have been abandoned in the 1990's. The letters, photos, and magazine articles all confirmed our deductions.

The strangest things left behind in this house were crutches and a disorganized shrine to actor Val Kilmer which included a hand written erotic story about the Iceman.

Enjoy!

Wrecked Abandon

Saddle Up!

I had grand hopes and aspirations, but my focus diverted pretty quickly to the 'squirrel' of life and I abandoned this broken blog. I'm sure one or two tumbleweed visitors passed through on occasion.

But, a boot has left it's mark on my rear, and I'm ready to spruce up the ol' place and take 'er for all she's worth.

I'm once again a writer at the mighty 'Mother Corp'. She's taken me into her pudgy arms and nuzzled me in close.

I've thought time and time again that I had been put out to the career pasture. And in this uncertain time in our history, yes it is possible in your early thirties. But, a bit of tenacity and knowing who's nose to stick your resume under, you can really pull a 180.

Thought I've been pulled back into what everyone keeps calling a 'real career' it still feels like it's all balanced on the tip of a pin. Much like everyone in my generation, nothing is certain. Everything can change with the wind. It's up to me to figure out how to anchor myself and become impervious to the gusts of change.

Any tips?