Tag: Media sabbath
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Talking about unplugging on CBC Radio
This week, I spoke about my 16/6 challenge on several weekend morning programs on CBC radio. In cased you miss it, here I am discussing my efforts with Karen Gordon on Fresh Air on CBC Radio One in Toronto. I also spoke with Giacomo Panico on CBC Ottawa’s In Town and Out.
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I don’t want to be this kind of dad
I’ve seen myself in this picture: I came across this image when I was reviewing some of my material. It is from a 2007 advertising campaign for the United Church of Canada’s Wondercafe.ca site. It has always stuck with me as a powerful image of the divided loyalties that can come into a family when…
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Media Sabbath
Sometimes you just need to take a break from all of your technology. In 2010, I was feeling overwhelmed by my digital distractions, RSS feeds, Twitter streams, Facebook updates and never-ending emails. I decided to carve out some sacred space for myself and my family. Sundays became my Media Sabbath* day. Here’s a feature report…
Mike Wise 