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The speed was overwhelming; unlike anything I had ever experienced on 4 wheels.  The acceleration felt like warp speed on the Starship Enterprise.  My helmet-clad head was pasted back on the head rest with no chance of shifting its position. The sound of the engine resonated deep within my chest and my inner ears.  The screaming cry of the 12,000 …

I had coffee the other week with a new friend who’s a business owner in town.  We met at Starbucks and began to connect on a wide variety of topics, getting to know each other on things past, present and future.  We chatted a little about our families as well. My friend enthusiastically told me a story about his young …

“Hello, thank you for calling the Dallas Cowboys – how may I help you?” Her voice was sweet, smooth and seasoned with the cutest Texas twang you have ever heard. “Can you please tell me who is responsible for your game-day entertainment?”, I asked. I was looking to set up an appointment with the Cowboys when I was going to …

My mind was somewhere else.  I was thinking about my upcoming meeting, going through a number of the issues that needed to be addressed; then it happened… Sure, I was paying attention to the traffic around me.  I’m a good driver.  I’ve never had an at-fault accident.  However, I have one little weakness – I tend to speed.  It’s not …

I couldn’t believe what I was looking at. It was massive. It was complex. It was incredibly detailed. It was unlike anything I had ever seen in my life. I was overwhelmed by its creativity, or should I say by the creativity of the people who made this happen. Who would have thought we would see something like this in …

My son is a huge rugby fan. And more specifically, he is a huge New Zealand All-Blacks fan. He comes by this honestly as his grampa is a big All-Blacks fan as well. The All-Blacks are the most successful rugby team on the planet – they are a dynasty. They are also known for more than exceptional play: their pre-game …

What on earth is that? Is it a rock? Is it sea weed? We paddled the kayak closer to see what this “unidentified floating object” (UFO) was. My buddy and I were kayaking and snorkeling in the Sea of Cortez looking for some adventurous fun. However, what was about to happen was nothing that we had anticipated, nor dared dream …

“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms-to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.”   This is a critical truth taken from Viktor Frankl’s book, Man’s Search for Meaning. Frankl was a holocaust survivor who was subjected to Nazi atrocities during WWII. He knew …

This week I listened to a radio broadcast celebrating the legacy of Jim Flaherty, our Federal Conservative Finance Minister who passed away this month.  Mr. Flaherty served as Canada’s Finance Minister for 8 years, and was arguably one of the world’s best. I have not been keenly aware of Mr. Flaherty as a leader, only to the point of acknowledging …

My father is almost 90 years old.  He suffers from dementia. He has been slowly declining into reduced ability for a few years now.  Initially it began with a simple loss of memory.  He could communicate well, but would forget the odd detail and need to be reminded.  He then began to forget more and more details.  He would ask …