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(ON DYSTHYMIA, LOVE, AND THE UMPTEENTH RENDER) Traveled to the Azores, ticking off a bucket list item. Like for many 2025 was a mixed bag. We survived. I’m thankful for the times I struggled.  I am grateful for each time I woke up at 3 a.m. – and there were quite a few – with irrational fear about the future.  I was borderline giddy whenever I found out my company didn’t win a bid – or better yet, when I was left in limbo with professional ghosting after submitting a proposal

*** Warning: This post contains a liberal dose of em dashes. It’s not AI-created writing, it’s I’m a former print journalist who loves himself a good em dash or ten! *** December has always been a crossroads month for me. It is a wind down on the year we have had, and a glance ahead towards the year yet to come. I know most people do this genuflecting closer to the holidays. I find that's too chaotic a time to allow such reflection and manifesting.  This isn’t going to be one

(Especially if you hate being onscreen!) Look good, sound good, feel good for your next video interview. Michael Leckie, celebrated architect and owner of Leckie Architecture + Design, conducts a flawless interview at his Vancouver studio. Ever have one of those days when you just are not feeling social? Want a quick way to get out of any awkward conversation? Just carry a video camera and everybody will avoid you! I used to joke that I would immediately become the least popu