My fail-proof method for creating a presentation Council will love and the community will pay attention to. — A State of the City/Town/County/Region address is a presentation typically made by the current Mayor, allowing them to talk about Council’s progress with achieving their strategic goals for the year prior, and setting the stage for the year to come. This presentation is typically made at an event that is…

The number is significant to the cannabis community, but why? — April 20 is just around the corner and cannabis marketers are letting us know about their 4/20 deals, pro-cannabis proponents are planning events, and there is a lot of chatter in the states about federal legalization. But what is the meaning or significance of this number? The most credible historic…

It can feel very intimidating, but it doesn’t have to! — The province I live in closed their online cannabis shop last month, allowing retailers to deliver their products instead. While this seems amazing, none of the local shops have started delivering, so anyone looking to purchase cannabis has to visit a dispensary for now. …

Low stakes, lighthearted drama is the perfect counter to the heaviness of the world. Netflix’ latest reality show, The Ultimatum: Marry Me or Move On, hosted by Vanessa and Nick Lachey, features six young couples where one partner has issued an ultimatum to the other: propose or break up. …

Life is harder than ever, your beauty routine doesn’t have to be. — I am beyond impressed with these products as they have made my life so much easier, and I am excited to share them with you! Youth to the People Mandelic Acid + Superfood — this chemical exfoliant has been key to keeping mascne at bay without destroying my moisture barrier. …

Are you guilty of these recruiting faux pas? — I’m currently on a quest for my next career adventure. After staying in my former position for over seven years, it has been a minute since I was on the interviewee side of the table. …

I wasn’t feeling well the other day and happened to watch an older film called Violets are Blue. …

Give your stories time to develop before you write them. — New writers always think I'm crazy when I tell them the key to good writing is taking a break in between researching and writing your story. It the same as baking a cake — the baker collects the ingredients, mixes them together, then it's time to place his or her…

“The secret to a long and happy marriage is falling in love with the same person over and over again.” When I first read it, I thought it was ridiculous. How could anyone fall in love repeatedly with the same person? Is this even possible? …