The Roundabout
May 12, 2026
The Roundabout | RSS.com The Snorewood Gazette, published every Thursday, features a letter from Councillor Terry Bouchard about the roundabout on Maple Avenue. Terry, who believes the roundabout is a success, is frustrated by its detractors and calls an emergency meeting of the Parks and Waterfront Committee. Meanwhile, Maureen, owner of a local shop, is
The Second Best beach
May 6, 2026
The Second Best Beach | RSS.com Snorewood, Ontario, a town of 15,000, is nestled on the northern shore of Lake Ontario. The town boasts a charming downtown with historic brick buildings, eleven coffee shops, and a beautiful beach. Despite being dubbed the “second best beach in southern Ontario,” Snorewood embraces its position with pride.
Snorewood – Official trailer
May 6, 2026
Snorewood Trailer | RSS.com A bedtime podcast told in gentle, unhurried episodes. Each episode takes place over the course of a single evening in Snorewood — following the town’s residents as they wind down, close up shop, and drift toward sleep. Nothing dramatic ever really happens in Snorewood. That’s the whole point. The humour is
Things that really helped me
Austin Kleon
I keep coming back to the books of Austin Kleon because his books feel less like instruction manuals and more like quiet conversations with someone who understands the creative struggle. Titles like Steal Like an Artist, Show Your Work!, and Keep Going don’t overwhelm they simplify, clarify, and gently nudge me back into motion.
I make a habit of reading them at least once a year, but I find myself reaching for them most when I’m stuck when ideas feel distant or motivation fades. There’s something about the way Kleon breaks creativity down into small, manageable actions that makes starting again feel possible.
In many ways, it was these books that pushed me to stop overthinking and actually create to hit publish, to share my thoughts, and ultimately to build this very website.
daring fireball blog
Reading Daring Fireball over the years has shaped how I think about writing on the internet. There’s a clarity and confidence in John Gruber’s style opinionated without being loud, thoughtful without being overcomplicated, that made blogging feel approachable, even necessary. He doesn’t just report on technology; he interprets it, questions it, and gives it context. That approach stuck with me. It’s what pushed me to start my own blog not to chase news, but to make sense of the tools we use every day and share that perspective in a way that feels human.