Nick Youngson CC BY-SA 3.0 Pix4free.org For the past few months, I have been taking an Electronic Publishing course for my Library and Information Technician program. I am fairly tech-savvy; I run this website, employ social media to connect with my audience, and can use most MS Office and Google Workspace apps effectively. I thought that this... Continue Reading →
Information Overload, Media Bias, Pandemic Stress and You
Canada and the rest of the world are facing many difficult challenges and scary situations right now. After 2 years of pandemic lockdowns, restrictions and mandates, people of all ages are stressed, anxious, angry even. I know I am. It’s okay to feel this way. We have been through a lot. We have to be... Continue Reading →
Resources that Rock for Greater Goal Setting!
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” -- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (A version of this article first appeared in Kingston Neighbours magazine, January, 2022.) The year 2022 lies ahead of us like a freshly fallen blanket of untouched snow. New beginnings, new possibilities and new adventures await! But do you find that your... Continue Reading →
Holiday Gift Ideas for the Book Lovers in your Life
(A version of this article first appeared in Kingston Neighbours magazine, December, 2021.) Are you feeling festive yet?! No? Well, perhaps this holiday season is making you feel less jolly and more jangled because you’re stuck for gift ideas. Look no further! I’ve some great gift suggestions for bookworms of all ages. Books I can... Continue Reading →
Slip, Slidin’ Away: The COVID Slide
(An abbreviated version of this article first appeared in Kingston Neighbours magazine, August, 2021) The good news: School boards are actively preparing for a return to in-person learning in September. The not-so-good news: According to the CBC and other news outlets, experts worldwide are warning of delays in literacy, numeracy and socioemotional development in kids... Continue Reading →
Let’s Talk About Mental Health: Resources for Youth
70% of mental health problems have their onset during childhood or adolescence.Young people aged 15 to 24 are more likely to experience mental illness and/or substance use disorders than any other age group.In 2016, suicide accounted for 19% of deaths among youth aged 10 to 14, 29% among youth aged 15 to 19, and 23%... Continue Reading →
Lisa's Book Corner 