Before you can even begin to get control of your money, you must first find out where it is going. Drawing up a budget is a waste of time if you have no clue how much you are spending. Setting a limit for yourself of $50 a month on clothes — makes no sense if you currently spend more than $100. Bef…

Newspaper Version:  https://www.guelphmercury.com/opinion-story/9088815-you-truly-are-richer-than-you-think Take into account your non-discretionary spending to take control of your financial future, writes Greg Cawsey Gregory Cawsey Guelph Mercury Tuesday, December 18, 2018 One of the top excuses …

Before making your riches, examine your attitude toward money Developing positive associations with money will help you manage it better, writes Greg Cawsey Gregory Cawsey Guelph Mercury Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Today, I want to discuss a topic viewed by many as a very personal matter. Some adult…

Political engagement is high - so that should be a good thing for our democracy. Unfortunately, the United States influence of tribal political identity is creeping into Canada. It seems now everyone has a political opinion and wear it on their sleeve. It reminds me of the change in our attire to g…

Well look at that, another protest in Ottawa. Is anyone else concerned with the growing discontent among the working class in this country?  It is one thing to have economic gripes when unemployment is high - but there are jobs a plenty out there. The problem is they don't pay enough to keep up…

Florida Parents Bill of Rights Law - aka Don't Say Gay Law has stirred up quite a bit of controversy. One would hope there would be some professional discretion allowed on behalf of educators to follow age appropriate curriculum in discussing  matters with students. Unfortunately, too many pare…

When masks wearing became optional for teachers, I made my choice to not continue. Why?  1. I believe they inhibit learning. Now not all research is conclusive -  NY Times  but I believe when given the choice, I will teach without them for a better learning experience for students.  2. I miss the v…

Been tapping my thumbs quite a bit on twitter lately, as it seems many educators have expressing their concerns of various school re-opening plans. While many of my colleagues have been critical of various governments, my ire has been directed at the teacher unions and their fervent followers. Obvi…

CFL BULBS - AS THE BULB BREAKS THE FABLE WILL FALL Originally Published in the Guelph Mercury - January 2009 This winter, I realized I had a received one big snow job. However, this time it was not at the hands of my older brother but from all those "do-gooder" environmentalists. See, I b…

Had a speed brainstorm session with my Grade 12 Sports Marketing  class on ways to increase Grey Cup ratings and buzz. I thought many of the ideas were practical and worth consideration. Here’s a summary:          Bring celebrities into the broadcast booth to call parts of the game – suggestions we…