War, Peace, Society, and Space Robots

In university I took a fascinating course called “War, Peace and Society.” We always used to joke that the class should just be called “War,” as we never made it through the “war” part to talk much about “peace and society.” In retrospect I realize the thing about peace is that it can’t really exist without […]

Sleeping Duck

So I just got home from work and it’s already after 11pm. We had a big reception this evening which I had to do a lot of prep and coordination for, then clean up after, so it was a VERY long day! I simply don’t have time or energy to do justice to the topic […]

Coffee, Cats and Rainbows

If we were having coffee right now, I’d smile at you from behind my lactose-free half-sweet with-whip peppermint mocha and ask you what you ordered, and would you like to split my cranberry bliss bar? If we were having coffee right now, you’d point out I got whip cream on my nose, and I’d laugh […]

COMIC: Networking

How do you feel about “networking” events? Am I the only one who goes mainly for the food? Any good “networking” anecdotes?

“Video Games In Heaven” And Other Things I’m An Expert On

What are you an expert on? If my “Google search terms” are to be believed, I am an expert on video games in heaven. More people found my blog by asking Google “Will there be video games in Heaven?” or some variation of that than any other question. Fear not! I have the article just for you: […]

Mansion Moomin

I spend about 1/3 of my time in a mansion. Eight hours, to be precise, on your average workday. On those inevitable days when I’m feeling down or discouraged about work, I have only to remind myself: “Janelle, you have a private corner office in a 100-year-old mansion. The grass couldn’t possibly be greener anywhere else.” I […]

Intermission

Today’s Writing 101 assignment is to take a break from writing, which I am more than happy about as I write this from my phone at the hockey game intermission (Go Canucks!). I can’t take the day completely off though, else I’d fail Nano Poblano, so here’s some pictures of my cat, who for his […]

Dear Buffy

Thank you for teaching me that girls – even little blonde girls like me – can be badass.

Global Community, or Global Catfight?

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.” ― Ian Maclaren #quotes pic.twitter.com/rEegDx6JZd — Marek Kośniowski (@MarekKosniowski) November 10, 2015 The optimist in me wants to continue believing the Internet is a wonderful place, where people from different cultures, backgrounds, religions, and worldviews all over the world can come together […]

Getting In The Bubble

I don’t have a real physical space dedicated to writing. I often lament that I don’t have a private room to myself, with creatively soft green coloured walls, a desk just for me, a door that closes, a large window looking onto beautiful scenery, a board to pin up and refer to great ideas, a […]