Visual Blog
Boring notes vs Sketchnotes
This sketchnote is from the final keynote address at the inaugural SOHO Victoria - Small Office Home Office conference held January 21, 2016. In true entrepreneurial style, Mandy Farmer from Accent Inns and Hotel Zed wrapped up the day, talking about Innovation....
Living like an astronaut
I am striving to live like an astronaut. Not just any astronaut but like Chris Hadfield. I highly recommend this book by a remarkable human and engaging writer. It’s full of insights surrounded by great stories. What a life he has lead, chocker block full of...
What does “new” year mean to you?
It was an amazing year. It was a helluva year. The quote above reflects both of these feelings in me. The background map is Paris, the city of light that became ground zero for despair and hope. The horrific events of November 13th were contrasted with the positive...
Count Your Blessings, Celebrate Often
I love this message so much that I’ve used it for the last two years on my seasonal card. Who knows? It could become my annual wish just for you. And why not, it’s great! For me, this time of year is about getting together, sharing stories and celebrating often. The...
Gathering family together for a family reunion
Who is sitting around your table as the season of gathering begins? Family reunions can be fun and stressful. They are often memorable in some way. It’s something about the quirks of those very personal relationships that can spark as the wine...
Is Prosecco part of your training program?
Have you ever tasted Prosecco? It’s light and sparkling, a fantastic refresher for your taste buds and spirit. And when shared with others it brings a round of smiles. Perfecto. On a rowing tour in Italy one of my travel goals was to have a glass of Prosecco a day....
Where are you going next?
Which direction do you want to go? That’s one of life’s challenging questions for sure. You’re standing at the crossroads of a decision. With so many pathways to choose from, having a visual map can help you sort out where the heck you’re going. Parents and junior...
Collecting Travel Memories
Do you love to travel? Did you travel somewhere this summer that you want to remember – an adventure to re-live during the cold winter months? I’m pretty crazy about travel – I love to do it – going places I’ve never been, meeting people doing amazing things, seeing...
Do You Have A Travel Bucket List?
After a recent trip to Haida Gwaii, I have been contemplating my travel bucket list, places I long to visit. Haida Gwaii is a dream destination. This beautiful archipelago off the northwest coast of Canada, a place some would say is the “trip of a lifetime”. It lived...
Create Your Own Font with A Font Generator
I love this image of the hand reaching from the earth and wish I could find out who the artist is. Do you know? There are so many interpretations one could have for this piece of art. I look at it and wonder if the hand is reaching for a writing tool, the tree its...
