Monthly Archives: July 2011

I have decided to write the Editor’s Association of Canada’s Copyediting exam.  It is only offered once each year, in November, and I’ve heard that the EAC tests are brutal. But I do like a challenge, so I’m going to write my first exam (preferably two of the four) in 2012. Here’s my 5-step plan. (more…)

My first step towards learning to run like my kids was to pick a goal. Running a marathon before turning 30 was my goal; then I was pregnant at 30, so I made it a marathon by 35. Last year I was aiming at running Melissa’s 1/2 marathon.  I did complete the 10k but not as I had planned (read about it in The Calgary Beacon). I have finally set a goal and I have 2 years and 10 weeks to reach it – possible. (more…)