Freelancing, Marketing Communications

Life in Germany as a Canadian

Today is Canada’s birthday! As it’s been awhile, I felt the need to hear the Canadian anthem and found this rendition on YouTube sung by The Tenors.  It gave me goosebumps, making me realize being a Canadian is still a powerful emotion even after 12 years of living in Germany. Shortly after moving here, I… Continue reading Life in Germany as a Canadian

Writing

Finding that right word

You’ve been there, struggling to find that right word to describe something. In addition to meaning, words have emotion. And that emotion can be elevated depending on which word (or words) you choose. For example: ‘I enjoy being alone’ vs. ‘I enjoy solitude’. Or: ‘This crème brûlée is tasty!’ vs. ‘This crème brûlée is decadent!’… Continue reading Finding that right word