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One Day at a Time, One Task at a Time
Hey there, Ledgewalkers. We haven’t forgotten about you. It’s been a busy week on this end, and if I’m being honest, part of that has meant doing a bit of other stuff and trying to relax, unwind, and take it easy for a change. Sometimes that’s the work too. Not every week is about charging … Continue reading One Day at a Time, One Task at a Time
New Tools, New Ground
A screen displays new conflict-management resources available to employees. Hey there, how is everybody this morning? Over here, we are doing reasonably well, and I am pleased to announce that we are going to be introducing some new material to Standing on the Ledge. This new material does not deal with collapse directly, and it … Continue reading New Tools, New Ground
when a house stops being a home.
So yes, I am in a bit of an angry, foul mood. I have finally had enough. I am tired. I am exhausted. I am working, yes, and that is a good thing, but quite frankly I am annoyed with some people in my life. And I am finally letting them know it. Maybe the … Continue reading when a house stops being a home.
When the Archive Starts Talking Back
What Conflict Management Taught Me About the Way My Voice Has Changed If you are in danger or feel unsafe, seek local emergency or crisis support right away. This post is reflective and educational, not legal, medical, or mental health advice. It is based on my own lived experience, what I have been noticing in … Continue reading When the Archive Starts Talking Back
When Your Tone Changes Before You Admit It
Mental health disclaimer: This post is a personal reflection on stress, emotional wear, and trying to find my way back to myself. It is offered for reflection and solidarity, not as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are struggling, feeling unsafe, or carrying more than you can manage alone, please reach out to a … Continue reading When Your Tone Changes Before You Admit It
That Is Not Mine to Carry
Phase 2: Triage / Regain Traction Responsibility Without Authority Will Grind You Into Dust There is a particular kind of workplace stupidity that will wear a person down faster than hard work ever will. It is not the labour itself. It is not the hours. It is not even the pressure, at least not by … Continue reading That Is Not Mine to Carry
Stop Playing Telephone at Work
Hey there, Standing on the Ledge. How are we this morning? It is now four minutes after four in the morning, and I am just finishing up work. Today was a royal piss-off of a day. My current boss decided to call my co-worker from Job Site A to complain about my co-worker at Job … Continue reading Stop Playing Telephone at Work
Make it Fly: The Avro Arrow, The Canadian Dream, and Why it still Matters
Hey there, Standing on the Ledge, how are we all this morning? I was not sure at first whether this belonged here or over at Unplugged Pagan, but the more I sat with it, the more I realized this is a Standing on the Ledge post. Because this is not just about an airplane. It … Continue reading Make it Fly: The Avro Arrow, The Canadian Dream, and Why it still Matters
A Pickle by Any Other Name
Snakes Don’t Have Armpits Good morning, Standing on the Ledge. This is a random test post, because every now and then a little nonsense is not only welcome, it is downright medicinal. The world is heavy enough. Sometimes the most sensible thing you can do is let the brain run loose in mismatched socks and … Continue reading A Pickle by Any Other Name
Spring Came in Sideways
Hey there, Ledge Walkers. How are y’all doing today? I’m not going to fake sunshine on this one. Today was a blah day. One of those off-kilter, low-grade miserable days where nothing feels sharp, nothing feels bright, and even the parts of life that normally carry you along just feel heavy. I got pushed into … Continue reading Spring Came in Sideways
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