The High Cost of Active Kids
As most parents know about the high cost of active kids, especially those playing competitive sports. How can we afford it? Not easily that is for sure.
Why? Because Someone Wants to Buy it!
Ever wonder why the Apple Watch costs as much as it does? The answer is simple: because someone wants to buy it. This post explores the relationship between perceived value, luxury branding, and how demand—not components—sets price. In a world of $1,000 wrist computers, we unpack what drives us to spend and how marketers shape what we think things are worth.
Keywords: Apple Watch, tech pricing, perceived value, branding, consumer behavior, Apple marketing, smartwatch cost
Paddle to the Sea
One of my favourite videos from the National Film Board is Paddle to the Sea, I remember seeing it so many times at school.
Random Thoughts: When Pigs Fly and Swine Flu May 2009
In the spring of 2009, with headlines dominated by the Swine Flu outbreak, this post offers a humorous and reflective take on global panic, economic uncertainty, and the surreal feeling of “when pigs fly.” Through a blend of current events and money musings, it captures a moment when fear of contagion collided with fiscal anxiety. Part personal diary, part financial observation, it’s a reminder of how world events—from pandemics to pork markets—can ripple through our financial lives.
Keywords: Swine Flu, H1N1, pandemic, economic reaction, financial news 2009, pig flu, market fear, Friday reflection, flying pigs
Taxes Due Today!!!
It’s Tax Day in Canada—and if you’re still scrambling to file, you’re not alone. This quick post from 2009 serves as both a gentle reminder and a humorous nudge to wrap things up before midnight. Whether you’re waiting on slips, finding your forms, or cursing your calculator, Tax Day is a perfect reflection of our procrastination and financial rituals. The key takeaway? Don’t forget to file—and maybe next year, start just a little earlier.
Keywords: Tax Day, taxes due, Canadian tax deadline, CRA filing, income tax reminder, tax procrastination, April 30 deadline
