Category: Personal Essays
Is the Apple Watch Worth it? Thoughts from a Former Skeptic
Is Apple’s watch worth it? Yes. I use it to track my habits and exercise, when to give my cat and dog their pills, the timer reminds me to switch off the garden sprinkler or hang out the laundry, and the little red notification dot – or lack thereof – helps me reduce my device…
Pies, Presents, and Brandy Butter: Why Xmas Is the Best Holiday of the Year
Xmas is my favourite holiday of the year. I love the thrill of anticipation and the comfort of traditions. The magic of Christmas Day, the sleepy, laissez-faire of Boxing Day, the bawdy vaudeville of New Year. The reflective days in between and the excitement of the fresh year ahead. Twelfth night with its closing of…
Why I Write
As titles go, Why I Write is near perfect. In three short words, it tells you everything to expect from the article and is so portable it has been “borrowed” by writers of all skills and genres across the years. Like Dickens’ famous thief, the Artful Dodger, I stole the title from the novelist Joan…