Author Archives: Sam

I have a backlog of blog posts to get through and will insert others as they come up because the year is coming to a close…so is this project. On Nov 30, I find myself once again in the air. … Continue reading →

Thank you, thank you, thank you – Connie and Will for getting me back up and running…gratitude at the max level. While some would use their talent for something negative like trying to ruin my blog, you have talent for … Continue reading →

I try to be a lifelong learner and build on wisdom. Today was a valuable lesson on sacrifice. I found two examples of sacrifice today and both are important in their own right and relate to being proactive and reactive. … Continue reading →

Today I had a unique opportunity. I was asked to speak at a one day leadership conference called Governexx. These are young federal government employees and providing a forum to inspire. What was unique about today is that I got … Continue reading →

Rohinton Mistry wrote a book called “Family Matters”. When I first started reading this, I thought the title focused on the daily aspects of a family unit like budget, eating together, activities etc. As I read the book further along, … Continue reading →

As many of you know, I greatly enjoy what I get to do for a living…I get to talk to people. Well, there is more to it than that, but that is a highlight. People have stories and I enjoy … Continue reading →

While on this journey with Gord, we set out not to shop, but to certainly find some memorable keepsakes. Joining us in Singapore was one of my former students, and now alumni, Troy L. In Singapore, we were in search … Continue reading →

I am not overly religious but do respect the many faiths that people hold on to. I also don’t miss an opportunity to visit a temple or church and observe how other people view the world and to share in … Continue reading →

In China, most of our hotels were the traditional/standard type of hotel rooms. I think we all know what these standard rooms look like: twin beds, flat screen TV, bathroom and a chair. The lobby’s are nicely arranged and decorated. … Continue reading →

Ever since I have been in primary school, there were certain things I wanted to see. Things like the great pyramids of Egypt, lava flowing from a volcano, to visit the Golden Temple in Amritsar (foundation of Sikhism) and many … Continue reading →

Note: I have been away for two weeks on an adventure. You will get a series of 50/50 blog posts. This is the post to set the stage: At the outset of this year, I thought that turning 50 would … Continue reading →

We often find ourselves fitting into traditions. It could be school related and Frosh, or a wedding and carrying on a tradition that has been in place for a couple of generations but my thought is that rather than only … Continue reading →