The producers of The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman, starring Lee Majors and Lindsay Wagner, respectively, sure had foresight when these two iconic TV series first aired in the 1970s. Who would have thought that just a few decades later, “bionics” would be so commonplace? (Do you realize that Lee Majors isContinue reading “Bionic Generation”
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One stitch at a time
A couple weeks ago, on a warm autumn afternoon, I spent a few hours helping sort, tag, and bag more than 300 hand-knit or crocheted blankets and about 200 toys—all for kittens. Say what? You heard me, for kittens. I recently became a volunteer with Knittins for Kittins (K4K), a non-profit organization whose members createContinue reading “One stitch at a time”
On the Road Again
The Heat is On
Man, it’s a hot oneLike seven inches from the midday sunWell, I hear you whisper and the words melt everyoneBut you stay so cool —Smooth, Rob Thomas and Santana, June 1999 It’s 9 a.m., and already I can feel the heat of the day. 24 degrees right now (that’s Celsius, so about 75 Fahrenheit). Yes,Continue reading “The Heat is On”
Summer Reading
Today feels like a good day to hang out and read. I’m sitting here on my deck, coffee in hand, gazing longingly at the backyard swing. I swear it is whispering to me. “Julie, hey Julie, you know you want to.” But alas, I must go to work, so there will be no hanging outContinue reading “Summer Reading”
Who is writing this anyway?
As technology rapidly advances, so does the role of robots in our lives. The same goes for writing, where robots are becoming increasingly useful in helping writers craft compelling stories and content. Robot writers can help writers save time and energy by automating mundane tasks such as researching, fact-checking, and editing. They can also provideContinue reading “Who is writing this anyway?”
Battle of Two Queens
In the tiny ole Gaelic village of Cannibri, two powerful forces were hard at work. The May Queen, who represents the growth and renewal of Spring, and the Queen of Winter, who represents the death and destruction of Winter, had long been at odds, and the year 476 AD was no exception. You see, theContinue reading “Battle of Two Queens”
Practice Mindfulness & Slow Down Time
When I wrote my last blog about Time Passages, I got to thinking about how to slow down time. Does anyone have a time machine? Surely there must be something we can do. If you think about it, perception is key. If you are sitting in the shade, reading a book, and sipping on aContinue reading “Practice Mindfulness & Slow Down Time”
Time Passages
The passing of time has always fascinated me, but recently it seems to have taken on a more formidable flavour. Have you noticed that the older you get, the faster time goes? I sure have. When you are younger, you are always waiting for something exciting: summer vacation, the start of school, Christmas, that firstContinue reading “Time Passages”
Let’s Get Moving!
Ah, exercise. The bane of my existence. I have never really enjoyed exercise. Sure, when I was young, I was in track and field. I played badminton. I cross-country skied. I tried aerobics (you go, Olivia Newton-John), jazz dance, joining a gym, jogging, racquetball, etc. I tried riding a bike. Walking. You know how itContinue reading “Let’s Get Moving!”
Wanderings Art 