Coaching for Points
Coach John Wooden was the dean of college basketball coaches, but his wisdom transcends simple sports, and is applicable to life in general.
Faces
The National Film Board puts out many great shorts like Faces which you used to see on the CBC as filler all the time. Check out the NFB truly a national treasure.
The Eaton’s Catalog and The Sweater
This article reflects on the nostalgia of the Eaton’s Catalog, once a staple of shopping in Canada, and its connection to the classic Quebecois story The Sweater by Roch Carrier. The post draws parallels between past and present shopping habits, comparing the catalog’s anticipation to today’s fast-paced online shopping. It highlights how the evolution of consumer behavior, from waiting months for a mail-order purchase to two-day delivery, has reshaped personal finance and shopping expectations.
Keywords: Eaton’s Catalog, The Sweater, Roch Carrier, shopping habits, online shopping, consumer behavior, personal finance
Greed and Gluttony
Greed and Gluttony are two of the 7 deadly sins, and their reputation is deserved.
The House That Jack Built
The house that Jack Built is an NFB short with a lesson, Careful for what you wish for Jack, because even though you didn’t have much at the start, what do you have in the end?
