Chris

Curse you long titles

(previous title: “Things to think about while you stare wistfully out the window on a rainy Thursday afternoon”. ) Two interesting ideas to mull over and see if they apply to your life. 1. The Dunning-Kruger Effect. If you are unskilled at something, you haven’t practiced enough to know when you’re doing it wrong. And,Continue reading “Curse you long titles”

Metaphor at the fair

We had a fantastic day at the Western Fair on Saturday. For those who aren’t locals, the Western Fair is our fall fair. It has a big focus on farming (we are in the middle of one of North America’s most fertile areas, after all) but it also has all the additional attractions: rides, carnivalContinue reading “Metaphor at the fair”

Then again, I worry too much

The wisdom you gain from growing older manifests primarily in the ability to notice your own behaviour triggers and adapting around them. I know now that if the world is a weepy place full of unstoppable sadness for no particular reason, then I am actually really, REALLY tired and I need to go to bed.Continue reading “Then again, I worry too much”