Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 3, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 3, 2004

Summer Is Fading Fast

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 3, 2004 – It’s hard to believe that it’s August already. It was just May and the leaves were full and fresh with spring green. An entire summer lay ahead – warm days and soft, lazy patio evenings. Those days have disappeared – gone in a flash with client meetings, research, offers, week-end open houses and contractor visits. June and July slipped reluctantly away.

The Travel Industry And Responsible Tourism

The Travel Industry And Responsible Tourism

The Travel Industry And Responsible Tourism – Chris Mercer of CACH discusses tourism and how you can make a difference. I know it’s tempting to pet a cub – or walk with a lion. But when you do – you are supporting a lion farmer who will allow that cub to be hunted and “slaughtered by bullet or bow” as soon as it is old enough. This – to satisfy the blood lust of a trophy killer. Travellers often make mistakes because they don’t understand the reality of irresponsible tourism. Thank you Chris Mercer for all that you are doing to help save South Africa’s remaining wild lions!

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 2, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 2, 2004

A Daily Affirmation

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 2, 2004 – For years, I’ve searched for a unique phrase to define my place in life. Similar in a way, to a piece of jewellery or clothing that is a touchstone in one’s wardrobe, I wanted a phrase to make my own. One to connect me to all that is positive and good – a daily reminder to be thankful and grateful.

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 1, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 1, 2004 

Measure Twice, Cut Once

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 1, 2004 – Measure twice – cut once. What a sage bit of advice. It could apply as easily to taking measurements for window blinds as it could to making certain that the dimensions of a room were correct before ordering new broadloom. Double check your facts before making an irrevocable decision.

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – July 31, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – July 31, 2004

An Afternoon Getaway

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – July 31, 2004 – Okay, okay – did I have a walk with Howard last night? The answer is a resounding “yes” – a two mile jaunt, and I just finished a forty minute work out on my Pilates machine to account for today’s exercise. I have no idea why this is happening – my body seems to have become an entity unto itself these last three days and I’m just along for the ride. It’s going to be interesting to see where this goes!