Jun 23, 2021Member-onlyThe Last NightA wonderful way to start the end of the world — The sun setting outside a small window cast an orange glow over the small, carpeted room. The only piece of furniture was a sturdy wooden chair in the middle of the room. The walls were bare except for a single calendar on the wall. …Fiction3 min read
Published in The Haven·Jan 9, 2021Member-onlyDefinitive Proof Dogs Are Better Than CatsWhat you’ve always known, confirmed — We all know dogs are better than cats. They are companion animals, preferring packs. They were bred to be the perfect animal companion to humans. People bizarrely still choose cats over dogs as pets. I know. Weird. How can you turn down a dog? Just look at them!Dogs4 min read
Published in Extra Newsfeed·Oct 4, 2020Member-onlyThe Unexplored Winner of the Trump/Biden DebateExamining the first Trump/Biden 2020 debate — It’s a political year in the United States of America. Standing in the left corner is the energetic Joe Biden; in the right, defending his title as President, is Donald Trump. Who won the first round of verbal fisticuffs? It’s an exciting time for Canadians. We get to sit smugly…Politics5 min read
Published in An Idea (by Ingenious Piece)·Sep 29, 2020Member-onlyThe Essential Writer’s ToolboxThe tools you need to be a writer on Medium (or anywhere) — To write online, all you need is some device with some keyboard and some screen, right? Wrong. This is a common misconception. It’s reinforced every day by the plethora of laptop options available and their placement in our entertainment. Don’t be fooled! …Writing7 min read
Sep 18, 2020Member-onlyT-Rex and ZuulA story written by my four-year-old son who is almost five — Princess and the frog was my sister’s story. It’s almost my birthday so I got the story that I made. What about a nice dinosaur story? That the dinosaurs they just stay apart? Once upon a time… There was Zuul and T-Rex saying apart.Storytelling3 min read
Sep 11, 2020Member-onlyPrincess Tea Party by Ginger TurcotteA story written by my four-year-old daughter who is almost five — Once upon a time… There was a little princess and she found a frog. They kept walking along. She found a unicorn.Childrens Stories2 min read
Sep 5, 2020Member-onlyUnlocking the Secrets of Inspirational Blog PostsHow to write an inspirational blog post when you have nothing inspiring to say — Writing an inspirational blog post is as easy as following your standard response format. You don’t want to make the inspiring article too long. People don’t draw inspiration from long articles. The first two paragraphs need to be packed with SEO about inspirational articles and writing. These two paragraphs will…Inspiration4 min read
Aug 22, 2020Member-onlyHow to Open a Soda CanThe untold secret about how you’ve been doing it right the whole time — You already know how to open a soda can. Hold the can, reach under the tab, and pull the tab up. The can will make a satisfying hiss as the excess carbon dioxide packed within escapes through the hole you made. What if you don’t have hands? You can’t grab…Disability3 min read
Published in Mr. David Turcotte·Jul 27, 2020Member-onlyAnnouncement: Two New Stories in the WorksAs the scouts say, always be prepared — I have years of experience studying and working in the cognitive and behavioral psychological spheres. I want to bring more of my own knowledge into my work for you, but I need your input. I have a question for you. A quick response at the bottom of this post will…Psychology4 min read
Published in Mr. David Turcotte·Jul 24, 2020Member-onlyRemote Self-Actualization in a Post-COVID WorldBecoming your best version of you — It doesn’t matter who you are. Everybody wants to be self-actualized. The self-actualization process was simple for a great many years. All we had to do was find a job, develop the family we wanted, and enjoy the leisure activities afforded by both. Now we have a different world. People…Psychology10 min read