Jim's Adventure in Writing

Here is some of my writings to date. Stay tuned for more additions (I hope).

Book Reviews

• Family Matters – Rohinton Mistry - Fiction

Socially Responsible Investing and similiar local interest topics

• A submission to The Driftwood concerning the possibilities and importance of local investing. Title: Investment Choices and Quality of Life ?.
• A submission to The Driftwood on the Kiva loan model. Title: Socially Responsible and Efficient Micro Loans
• A submission to The Driftwood on the OCP review process. Title: Engaging the Community in the Salt Spring Island OCP Visions
• A submission to The Driftwood on residential street energy efficient light bulbs. Title: Going Green on Salt Spring - Low Hanging Fruit

Salt Spring Island Kayak Club (Island Paddlers)

• An article on our first expedition trip. Title: A Whale Of A Tail !
• An article on the annual first trip. Title: The Shakedown Cruise !

Financial Planning (created for the Information Technologies staff at the University of Calgary)

• A list of 10 Financial Planning Guidelines

Last Minute Retirement Planning

• Jim's Retirement Game Plan: Retirement 101

 

Note: The Driftwood is one of our local Salt Spring Island newspaper. It has won many awards. Additional information about The Driftwood can be found at their online version (http://www.gulfislands.net/).