Bill Gates/CBC Radio, As it Happens

I heard Bill Gates in an interview last night on CBC radio, As it Happens, talking about 3 myths that are blocking progress for the poor.  

I found it interesting and thought I'd share. 

Writing and Money

After a presentation I did in front of a large 80+ group of elementary school students, for the Toronto Public Library, one of the students ran up to me afterwards with a small group in tow. They looked so excited I couldn't help but feel like a bit of a celebrity.
"So," she said, "are you, like, rich?" 
"No," I said.
"Oh," she said. 
Her and her friends turned their backs on me and walked away.

I was reminded of that autobiographical story this morning after reading an article in The Guardian about how little writers get paid. And we do, most of us. I'm going to save my tirade on the subject since it would be set off by the comments section and not the article. Anyway, read and enjoy. If you are thinking of becoming a writer, consider. If you are driven to write then nothing is going to stop you so read and prepare. 

Most writers earn less than £600 a year, survey reveals.

Ice Storm

Photos from the pre-Christmas Ice Storm.

Top Six 2013

My attempt at a top six favourites list. 

Album: ‘Push the Sky Away’, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds

Single:  ‘Daring to Love',  Ane Brun 

Book:  'The Testament of Mary', by Colm Tóibín

Film: 'Django Unchained', Quentin Tarantino, or 'Gravity', Alfonso Cuarón, Jonás Cuarón
Television Show: 'Breaking Bad', Vince Gilligan

Favourite Recipe: One-pan Mexican Chicken. I love things that only use one dish.