: About Me

I'm a freelance writer from Ontario, Canada.

I enjoy business and lifestyle writing as well as creative writing in the short film genre.

I have varied interests and love doing research on an assortment of topics.

In my spare time I read, and listen to jazz and classical music.

I'm married to Catherine who inspires me in many ways, including my writing.

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My passion is ...

writing

I know too much about ...

insignificant things

My parents always told me ...

to work hard...nothing comes without effort

My childhood ambition ...

to be involved in the creative arts

My favorite memory ...

that resort in the Dominican Republic

Why I write ...

to create and inspire with words

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Reading John Le Carre; watching old Ingmar Bergman films; listening to Donald Fagen

My first job ...

Grocery clerk

My best moment ...

right now

My inspiration ...

My wife Catherine

Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Which would you rather have: Courage or wisdom?

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There's a Jamaican proverb which states: "No call alligator long mouth till you pass him." Now that's wisdom. Granted, it's also courage, in the sense that you chose to walk by the alligator in the first place. The fact that you will walk into the next day, alive, is because you made use of the wisdom you acquired from previous life experiences. Courage is a virtue looked upon with great regard. Rightly so, if it's applied to the proper circumstances, with the support of wisdom under it. However, we can be courageous, and stupid, at the same time. In the end...we may meet our end. Courage ...

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