I’m no prude. I can appreciate a dirty joke and I have been known to pepper certain conversations with four-letter words when I feel they are warranted. But there’s a time and a place, I think. Increasingly I think I may be alone. …
We watched a fantastic motorcycle riding DVD called Ride Like a Pro 5. It’s obviously part of a series. Besides the excellent tips on riding safely and expertly it also includes the exercises motorcycle police officers must master. It’s great stuff. …
Are you Linked In? I am, over and over and over again. But I have to wonder what good it is. …
And now, another instalment of words that make me go “hmmm”.  Newswriting is a tricky business. It’s usually done to the fast ticking of a clock to deadline which is why editors are so important. …
Sometimes a meeting is an exchange of information. More often it’s just held because it’s expected.  Sometimes it’s necessary. More often, it’s not. …
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In my own little way, with a shiny, happy heart, I’m trying to spread some support and optimism. …
This photograph comes second only to the Banff squirrel for making me laugh at an unintentional subject in a  photo. …
Granted, a 4:30 am start is a far cry from 2:30 which is what my old life required, but it’s earlier than usual. And it has been a bit odd! …
In my former life as a partner in a jingle/commercial production studio, and throughout my radio career, I’ve learned a lot about radio commercials. It goes beyond what a person likes or dislikes. It’s what works! …
Yesterday’s ride for Brantford’s Lansdowne Centre wasn’t your run of the mill gathering of bikers. …
Racing at Delaware Speedway was rained out last Friday. Tonight, it’s looking like we’re a “go”. So this is how I spend my time in my duties for Delaware, writing previews and post-race reports, media releases, profiles of racers and fielding media inquiries until race night when I’m on site, taking photos, notes, etc for all of the aforementioned articles. This is the latest preview written by yours truly with help from my boss-man, who knows a heck of a lot more about the track’s history than I do. …
A couple of my paintings are going on public display this month. …
Delaware Speedway opened for the season on Saturday. This Friday will be the first night of the year that features the series NASCAR-sanctioned late-model drivers out on the track. …
I was their guest at their annual retreat this weekend. …
There are ways to sell a safety product that don’t have to do with scaring the bejesus out of potential customers. …
Without question, my top pet peeve is the sound of e-mail silence. …
