Category Archives: Inspiration

Top 8 Independence Day Songs

When I started looking at my favourite Independence Day songs I quickly realized that there is no such thing as a top 5, 6 or even top 10 list.  There are way too many songs out there that really grab … Continue reading

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Challenging the Status Quo

It’s so easy to agree with what is popular. It’s even easier to say something that you know will never rock the boat. Sitting on the fence is one sure way to never offend anyone and even better, never saying … Continue reading

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September 11, 2001. I will always remember… will you?

September 11, 2001. Do you remember where you were?  Do you remember what you were doing?  Did you find yourself glued to a television?  Were you angry?  Were you sad?  Can you describe the shock you felt? 11 years later… … Continue reading

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Fantastic Friday

Today’s Fantastic Friday #BeGreat spotlight is on an organization that I just learned about a couple of weeks ago.  Yesterday, I had the chance to meet a few key people from the organization and hear more about what they are … Continue reading

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Fantastic Friday

(The Super Saturday Edition) Part 1 – This past week in Toronto has been a particularly tough one for some of our communities and because of that the whole city has felt the impact. A “community party” turned into a shooting gallery where 2 people were … Continue reading

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Fantastic Friday

This weeks Fantastic Friday hits really close to home for anyone who ever visited the Jamie Bell Adventure Playground in Toronto’s High Park. Last winter, the incredible play structure was destroyed by fire.  A fire that was set by an … Continue reading

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Fantastic Friday, July 6, 2012

July 6th, 2012 Do you ever wonder when a crisis happens or disaster strikes what happens to all the people who are directly impacted?  I mean outside of primary medical needs, emergency services, first responders who all have their hands full at … Continue reading

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Fantastic Friday

June 29th, 2012 Continuing with the Fantastic Friday series, today I bring you something that every one probably already knows about. Max Sidorov is a 25-year-old Toronto, Ontario man and he is the Fantastic Friday man of the day.  Sorry? … Continue reading

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Fantastic Friday

The Fantastic Friday post this week is all about a very special group of people who are quietly taking big steps to bring attention to a very serious issue. I had put them on the schedule for this day about … Continue reading

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