Forget That Survey. Here’s Why Journalism Is The Best Job Ever.
via Jeff Bercovici Forbes Staff A survey ranking journalist as the fifth-worst job to have in 2012 has been getting a lot of attention for the last few days, in case you haven’t noticed. The report, by CareerCast, says being a reporter at a newspaper, magazine or TV show is worse than waiting tables and [...]
Remembering Randy Starkman: ‘Like no other guy in the business’
The Toronto Star lost one of our own this week. Randy Starkman. I have to admit that I actually never met Randy in person, but from taking in the dozens of remembrances that colleagues, friends and fans have shared since his passing on Monday, I feel like I’ve gotten a good glimpse. Today, we gathered [...]
I’m getting laser eye surgery… So long, Glasses Problems!
Later this week, I will be able to open my eyes and see perfectly, without the use of glasses. Lasik, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship. I’ve been rocking glasses since 1995. These ones for the last few years: I’m a little nervous about the very brief (10-15 minutes) procedure. But [...]
How did the Easter Bunny and eggs become linked?
Happy Easter, everyone! Now a little history (and trivia for the dinner table?) before you enjoy the day, remember the reason for the season, eat lots of food, and stuff yourself with chocolate. Do you have an Easter tradition? +++ via Sarah Barmak Toronto Star Every spring, children celebrating Easter absorb a peculiar notion they [...]
On Twitter, or in Tim Hortons, politicians need to listen: Delacourt
“Rather than disparage the political conversation on social media, why not stay online, if only to listen, or to raise the tone a bit? It’s the not-listening part of Canadian politics that is turning people off his profession — in the Twitterverse and in the coffee shops.” Do you agree? +++ via Susan Delacourt Ottawa [...]
Letters of Note: A must-visit website (with the original Peter Rabbit)
Letters of Note is a website of “correspondence worthy of a wider audience.” They’re not regular ol’ letters from you and me, but rather from famous writers, singers, and the like. I recently came across this website, and it’s definitely pretty cool and worth checking out. I only scrolled through the first page, but even [...]
Leaning into weight loss: Day 9 (something to drink with that?)
Day 9: Switch up your drinks This isn’t so difficult to do if you’re not downing lots of sugary drinks every day. I think the hardest thing for me is cutting back all the tea I drink during work hours. I had already started that since I’m cutting out all the cow’s milk from my [...]
Leaning into weight loss: Day 8 (time for some love)
Day 8: Do a deep dive for five What the heck does that mean? That’s what I first thought. Day 8′s assignment is to do a “deep dive” (or thoughtful look into yourself) for “five” (or five minutes). Today we’re going to dig around and find out what feelings or issues you are avoiding or [...]
‘Natural born’ female? Transgendered Canadian questions Donald Trump’s beauty rules
This story is interesting on its own, but also because it has gone so incredibly viral. The last one like this must have been the #StopKony stuff because it’s been one of the top stories for a few days running now on thestar.com. What makes a story so popular? What makes it go viral? Is [...]
Leaning into weight loss: Day 7 (it’s flax time)
Day 7: Put a little flax on it Today’s assignment was very easy: Put two tablespoons of ground flax into my food somewhere throughout the day and eat it. I put it on my oatmeal in the morning, along with some cinnamon. Dee-lish! RELATED: Leaning into weight loss: Days 1-6 It wasn’t too difficult to [...]
