by David Falkirk | Jun 18, 2019 | Process, Speaking, Writing
Last night, I did something that the people who actually know me would find hard to believe. I spoke in front of a crowd. Of teenagers. About myself. I was asked to speak as part of a group at the career night for Boys & Girls Haven. A writer, I was told, sounded...
by David Falkirk | Aug 18, 2018 | Writing
It wasn’t procrastination. Not exactly. I’ve known I wanted to be a writer — an author — since early in high school. Some of my first memories revolved around reading the newspaper with my father, and I can’t remember actually learning to read. It was just a fact...
by David Falkirk | Jun 18, 2018 | Career
Lisa: Look on the bright side, Dad. Did you know that the Chinese use the same word for ‘crisis’ as they do for ‘opportunity’? Homer: Yes! Crisitunity – The Simpsons They don’t come along very often, but every great now and again, you have days that are...
by David Falkirk | May 18, 2018 | Relationships
I believe there are two levels to life. The first level is the one where we most often find ourselves. We’re concerned with the job, the promotion, the projects, the business, the house, the car, the plans for Saturday night (or lack thereof), the Christmas presents,...
by David Falkirk | Feb 2, 2018 | Dogs
After the loss of a pet, or anyone you love, your mind bounces around the timeline of your relationship. You remember your first meeting, the final moments, the random moments that make life worth living, the decline in health, the energy of younger days…. If there’s...
