Hi, I'm Joel
I design systems, both technical and human.
Dad, CTO at Agility CMS, exploring software, third spaces, football 🏈, theatre, and modern life.
STOP FREAKING OUT! Performance Added for Mamma Mia! Feb 25
We haven't even opened yet and we're adding a 10th performance. Mamma Mia, February 25th at 7:30pm.
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Why We Care About Stories
My dad wrote a book of short stories in the 80s, clacking them out on his typewriter. He taught me that the secret ingredient to a great story is change. These days, standing in the wings waiting for my cue, I think about how right he was.
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Football Is a Mirror for Life
My one regret in life is not playing out my full 5 years of eligibility for college football at University of Guelph. But football has taught me more than any classroom ever could, and watching my son Harry carry on that legacy at my alma mater is pure gold.
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Thanks for the Music, Dad
My connection to ABBA is a little unorthodox. It involves a dairy farm, 8-track tapes, and cows that milked better when they were happy.
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If You're Not at the Table, You're on the Menu
Mark Carney's speech at Davos reminded me of lessons from my grade seven classroom about what makes Canada strong.
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Why I'm a Bills Fan
A tough playoff loss won't change my love for Buffalo. From Flutie Flakes to Josh Allen's leadership, here's why I'm sticking with the Bills through thick and thin.
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Why Theatre When the World is on Fire?
With wars, political chaos, and daily stress, why spend precious spare time rehearsing a fun musical? Maybe that's exactly why.
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The Choice Before Us: Why Star Trek Still Matters
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy premieres today, and we're living in a new golden age of Trek. But beyond the entertainment, Gene Roddenberry's vision offers us something we desperately need right now: a roadmap for how technology can make us more human, not less.
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My iPad Is My Second Brain (Outside of Work)
How I use my M4 iPad Pro for everything from journaling to rehearsing scripts—and why it's become indispensable for my non-work life.
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A Day Exploring Oslo: Art, Architecture, and the Fjord
Before heading to Denmark for a conference, I scheduled a solo day in Oslo to acclimate to the time zone. What I discovered was a city where art and urban life are beautifully intermingled - sculptures on every corner, world-class architecture, and stunning fjord views.
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