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VA Café
VA Café, is located in 171 McDermot Avenue, and it’s actually open every single day of the week (8:00am–5:30pm), which is sadly uncommon in Winnipeg. The “VA” in “VA Café” is a reference to Vertical Adventures, one of only two dedicated climbing gyms in the city. In April 2023, The Winnipeg Free Press reported that […] Continue Reading
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The Forks x Fools & Horses
The Forks is one of Winnipeg’s few attractions that was explicitly designed as a classic “tourist trap” which might make it seem like a strange choice for remote work. However, while it’s one of the city’s most lively spots on weekends throughout the year, it does tend to be quite slow on a weekday afternoon. […] Continue Reading
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CMU: Folio Café
This is the first post in my new “Laptop-Friendly Café Guide.” Nestled in the library building of Canadian Mennonite University at 2299 Grant Ave. They’re open 8am – 7pm on Weekdays and 9am – 4pm on Saturdays (closed Sundays and holidays). I’ve worked here a number of times in the past and there’s good reason […] Continue Reading
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The Laptop-Friendly Café Guide
Round Two! I first wrote posts in this series nearly 14 years ago. I’ve been working from home full time again since 2020. While I’m no longer surrounded by toddlers, the interior of my house can gets a little samey. I’m trying to make a concerted effort to leave the house at least one afternoon […] Continue Reading
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My WordCamp US Focus Mode
iOS Focus Modes are a game-changer! A couple of years ago I wrote a post about how I used them to totally change my relationship to my phone. This summer, I’ve taken things up a notch—tweaking my Travel Focus and even creating a Québec Focus for our recent family trip. If you’re curious about the […] Continue Reading