10 ways puzzles are like problem solving

I love jigsaw puzzles. I love doing them with my family at the cottage. I love how excited kids get when they make a connection or put the last piece in place. I love working on them late at night- too late because I just want to find one…more…piece. In this incredibly digital world, what’sContinue reading “10 ways puzzles are like problem solving”

CN Tower Climb: Thoughts on Perseverance

This week-end I will climb the 1776 stairs of the CN Tower – until just recently, the world’s tallest free-standing structure. The event is a fundraiser for the World Wildlife Foundation but also an interesting opportunity to reflect on perseverance. When you are looking at a seemingly large obstacle, how do you get over theContinue reading “CN Tower Climb: Thoughts on Perseverance”

Wishing you Fair Skies Butterflies! Thoughts on Perseverance

Biomimicry is all the rage so imagine for a moment that you are a Monarch butterfly. It’s been a year of big changes for you. Not so long ago you were a caterpillar happily munching on leaves, sunning yourself in a comfy garden patch. Maybe you were a big insect in your tiny patch. ThenContinue reading “Wishing you Fair Skies Butterflies! Thoughts on Perseverance”