I should note that, due to some early feedback, some revisions I'm making, etc, I am really, really looking forward to giving this talk.

It feels like the revitalizing recharge I need at the moment.

Thinking in my usual Ontario/Toronto vein (or from other places/subjects I'm interested in), but pieces that are unlikely to be commercially viable - there are plenty of stories sitting in my files that could meet this.

Will it sell candy apple grey cupcakes?

I suspect part of my anger from reading this stems from probably knowing that the business my wife is in would probably be viewed by this particular counsellor as utterly useless, even though my wife’s work brings people lots of joy and happiness.

Could someone ask him what retailers he sees value in?