I am intrigued with the story of Sidney Gendron and his wife Shelia Storey from Sid’s Sawmill. Partly because it's my passion to write and talk about sustainable lifestyles and entrepreneurial ventures. This is a story of both stickability and a life of transformation. A house fire disaster started them on a personal journey of transformation – using reclaimed barn wood to ... Continue Reading
Pay Attention to Your Attention
Stress is a Mental Overload Our ability to focus is a precious gift. It helps us to truly enjoy life joys and laughter. But when we are overburdened by distractions we become fragmented and our thoughts cannot connect to our true our-self. The world controls our mental state with excessive noise. Everywhere you go from shops to malls music blares at us, not even ... Continue Reading
Amazon’s Smart Spies – Alexa & RING
Alexa Accidental Activations Alexa is spying and “accidentally” listening to your conversation more often than you think! Northeastern University research and experiments on smart speakers show it accidentally activate as many as 19 times per day, recording as much as 43 seconds of audio each time. Research was done on Google Home Mini (1st generation), Apple HomePod, ... Continue Reading
Mysteries of Spring Equinox
A good thinker has the potential to become a wise person who will know the difference between right from wrong. Our future is ever changing and we need to properly equip our children for what lies ahead. A critical thinker has the ability to think clearly and make decisions, rather than accepting information at face value. This seems like a difficult task for a parent, but ... Continue Reading
Life Can be Simple
Life is a complex net of interactions and a multitude of decisions that need to be made every day. So how can life be simple? Let's look at the basic needs you and I have to see if we can answer this question. Every person, no matter what his or her social standing is, needs only a few things to live a fruitful and happy life. The most important element is love. We are ... Continue Reading