It’s strange being in a timezone that did not set their clocks back (PDT). The football games have all started an hour later than I have been watching them for the last 20 years.
Finished reading: Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World 📚
Started: Apr 19, 2025
Finished: Sep 11, 2026
A Different Approach to Life
The number of highlights and notes I’ve made reading this book are more than other books of similar messaging. The variety of writers, creators , entrepreneurs pulled together to be examples of how to live have sent me down a few rabbit holes already. Very well written and a book I’ll definitely be returning to for years to come.
Finished reading: Sit: 28 Days to a Rock-Solid Daily Meditation Habit 📚
Started: May 24, 2026
Finished: Sep 06, 2026
A great way to build a meditation practice
I am guessing that the majority of people that pick up this book or are interested in it are like me and have had a previous interest in meditation/mindfulness/Buddhism but failed to build a daily/regular practice. After buying and sitting on this book for awhile, I read the first chapter and made a commitment to myself.
30+ days of daily meditation of 20 mins a day, I am feeling much better. A large part of that is this book. It gave me the permission to start with 5 minutes a day to build the habit which was quickly increased by me to become a regular practice.
This isn’t a book you read in one sitting. A chapter a day, 5 minutes of your time. I read after I meditated while still on my cushion but others may want to read before.
A great resource that I’m sure I’ll be coming back to and recommending for a long time.
Finished reading: Smart Brevity: The Power of Saying More with Less 📚
Started: Aug 11, 2026
Finished: Aug 26, 2026
Should be a required read for AI
This was a very helpful book to change my mindset around my personal writing and emails. I started implementing the ideas after the first few chapters and will continue to do so. I wish the AI models could read this book to make all their writing more concise to save us all time with their responses and the emails we all receive written by AI.
A quick, valuable read for everyone.
Chuck Klosterman’s Football is a fun read about the game’s hold on our culture and what might end it. My favourite chapter explores the CFL, from three downs to Roughrider fans in watermelon helmets. 📚
A personal reflection on finding unexpected love and joy after embracing solitude, and the liberating effects of letting go of social media and embracing real connections.
Turning 45
No matter which it is, however, we should be under no illusions: if Biden steps down, either due to necessity or perceived expediency — it will be a Very Bad Thing. It will be an even bigger gift to Donald Trump that the current discourse. It may very well ensure that he wins the election.
My thoughts have started leaning towards this line of thinking by Craig, writing at Cup of Coffee.
No easy decision to be made, and a similar choice will be made by Trudeau before the next election.
A fun day at the farmers market with my mom and daughter today in Kelowna. Reminded me of what it was like to go there when my daughter was younger.
If you spot these sauces from Kizuna, they are incredible. I've been cooking with the BBQ sauce the past week. Available online too.
A fantastic start to the new season of The Bear. I am only 4 episodes into it, but so far it is captivating and takes me right back into the chaotic world of the kitchen at The Bear restaurant.
I am anxious to see where this season goes.
Wonderful write-up at NY Times about Conan O'Brien and his latest projects.
O’Brien’s return might have been that it was overshadowed by “Hot Ones.” For 30 minutes, O’Brien made every previous episode of that show look bland, hijacking the interview, adopting a swaggering idiot persona, hilariously taunting the host and swigging entire bottles of hot sauce while becoming increasingly unhinged. There was a clownishness and commitment that is hard to imagine any other late-night host pulling off.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/21/arts/television/conan-obrien.html
In The 15-Minute City: A Solution for Saving Our Time and Our Planet, human city pioneer and international scientific advisor Carlos Moreno delivers an exciting and insightful discussion of the deceptively simple and revolutionary idea that everyday destinations like schools, stores, and offices should only be a short walk or bike ride away from home.
A new book that is coming out soon. After doing a little more reading, over 100 cities around the world have started to adopt his ideas after the pandemic. Reminds me of the 100-Mile Diet.
Added to my reading list.
The 15-Minute City on Amazon
via Kottke
I enjoy the rush of energy that is felt when connecting with someone new on a deeper level. The anticipation of being able to talk with them again is both a test of my patience and makes the wait so worthwhile. So very worthwhile.
After a successful week in Cranbrook, I am back in Kelowna. Looking forward to spring weather arriving soon and getting rid of these grey skies.
It's been a few snowy days here in Cranbrook. A very productive time meeting with the team at The Baker Hotel and getting things done. I think it's the start of great things to come.
Departing for Cranbrook, BC shortly to spend the week working with a new hotel client, The Baker Hotel. A small boutique hotel located downtown.
Looking forward to learning more about the operation and a new community to explore.
After missing the flight yesterday, I’m going to miss the kick off for the Super Bowl.
Leaning Chiefs.
a) don’t want another team in my division winning besides my Seahawks
b) I like having a team everyone hates that’s good
c) the analysis this week by @danorlovsky7 is smart
It's funny how on Sunday I arrived here in Whitehorse ready to get down to business, full of energy. By the end of Thursday, I'm absolutely wiped and counting the hours until I head home.
A quick review of Tar: a movie about the abuse of power in the workplace surrounded by a love of classical music. Well crafted, beautiful, and captivating. Cate Blanchett is going to win the Oscar for best actress.
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I've been really enjoying the first two episodes of The Last of Us on HBO/Crave. I may have to rewatch them after listening to the latest episode of X-Ray Vision doing a recap of the episode. A lot more depth to the show than I thought.