Chandra Clarke's Blog, page 18
June 13, 2017
Vino Verbosity
If you’ve ever been to a boozy party, you will have encountered someone who has had far too much to drink. The reason why you meet him (or her) is because he’s reached what’s known as the “Chatty” stage where he tells you all his troubles. Shortly after that, he’ll go through “You’re My Best […]
Chandra Clarke - Award-winning entrepreneur. Author. Professional Optimist.
June 5, 2017
iWag the Dog
With the cure for cancer still on the distant horizon, a group of students at MIT has decided to create a digital dog collar. The project was for a MIT Media Lab class in which they were asked to come up with user-friendly computer tools. Called SNiF (Social Networking in Fur), the collar had many […]
Chandra Clarke - Award-winning entrepreneur. Author. Professional Optimist.
May 2, 2017
Sing a Song of Sixpence (Or More)
Last month, a handwritten lyric sheet — a piece of paper — for “All You Need is Love” used by John Lennon in 1967, sold for $1.04 million. This should not come as a surprise to anyone. Historically, there has always been big money in music — as witness this list of groups, albums and … Continue reading Sing a Song of Sixpence (Or More)
Chandra Clarke - Award-winning entrepreneur. Author. Professional Optimist.
April 25, 2017
Married (And Travelling) With Children
Erma Bombeck once said that when you look like your passport photo, it’s time to come home. It’s good advice, but if I’d followed it, I think I’d have done a u-turn about an hour into our first major trip. You see, we made the trek from our home in Canada to the south coast … Continue reading Married (And Travelling) With Children
Chandra Clarke - Award-winning entrepreneur. Author. Professional Optimist.
April 11, 2017
Rent
If you’re doling out any sympathy this week, please spare some for landlords everywhere. Hey, hey, HEY — I know this is a humour column, but that line wasn’t meant to be funny. Okay, look, I know there are plenty of landlords out there who are bad. Okay, awful. Alright, fine, there are some landlords … Continue reading Rent
Chandra Clarke - Award-winning entrepreneur. Author. Professional Optimist.
February 21, 2017
Woofing Down Your Food
Some years ago, the folks at MIT Media Lab were working on an electronic pooch that was designed to help you stick to your diet. Wirelessly hooked up to your pedometer, your digital daily food diary and your digital bathroom scales, the dog would keep track of your progress. When you ask it, “How am … Continue reading Woofing Down Your Food
Chandra Clarke - Award-winning entrepreneur. Author. Professional Optimist.
February 7, 2017
Intelligent Design? Yes, Please
I’m not a fan of teaching creationism in the classroom, but it’s clear we could all use a bit more intelligent design in our daily lives. I say this because I’m convinced that product designers never actually use the things they invent; if they did, they’d hurry back to the drawing board. Consider, as a … Continue reading Intelligent Design? Yes, Please
Chandra Clarke - Award-winning entrepreneur. Author. Professional Optimist.
January 23, 2017
A Pregnant Pause
If you’ve been on the Internet for any length of time, I’m sure some well-meaning friend has sent you or tagged you with a “forward.” That is, some message passed from person to person because it is either a dire warning (Ladies! Do not get into your car without checking your back seat first!) or … Continue reading A Pregnant Pause
Chandra Clarke - Award-winning entrepreneur. Author. Professional Optimist.
January 9, 2017
A Change Is As Good As A Rest…Or Not
Well…the holidays are over, and now it’s time to get back to work for a rest. I don’t know about you, but I’m exhausted. You see, I have four children and two dogs. I am very clear on the origin of two inventions: rum-laced egg nog, and tranquilizer darts. The excitement started building around the … Continue reading A Change Is As Good As A Rest…Or Not
Chandra Clarke - Award-winning entrepreneur. Author. Professional Optimist.
December 13, 2016
Don’t Be So Elfish
This year, whether you’re preparing for Christmas, or Hanukah or you’re still just recovering from a particularly rambunctious Diwali, spare a thought for the poor unfortunates of the world. No, no, I don’t mean the homeless and the poor. You’re supposed to be thinking of them anyway, and hopefully, doing something to help out. While … Continue reading Don’t Be So Elfish
Chandra Clarke - Award-winning entrepreneur. Author. Professional Optimist.
