Why “Burning Mountain”?

by | May 23, 2014 | journal

Our name and logo are inspired by the Grant Clan badge (Matt is connected to the Grants) which features 3 beacons lit on a mountain, Craig Elachie, which is the rallying place at which signal fires were lit to call the clan to battle. We use this image of a Fiery...

I’m in Munich

by | Nov 27, 2013 | journal

I’m in Germany. I have wanted to come here since I was a teenager. I can hardly believe I am ACTUALLY here! Why this longing to visit Germany? I’m really not sure. A well-designed language program? I took German in high-school, grades 10 through 13. I love...

On my way again.

by | Nov 19, 2013 | journal

Sadly, I am now leaving Finland. There’s been a good amount if training and a good amount of recreation and visiting. I’ve had time to absorb the first leg of my trip and some time away from responsibility so that I can let my subconscious put it all...

Almost three weeks done!

by | Nov 19, 2013 | journal

I’m in the airport in Oslo on my way to Helsinki. The first two-and-a-half weeks have been so busy, I feel like I’ve already been gone a month! It’s been wonderful to re-connect with colleagues, and share ideas about our innovations and current...

Getting older, or too much stuff?

by | Nov 1, 2013 | journal

Part way through my day yesterday, I realized that I probably should have done a warm-up before lugging my two months of supplies with me for the day.  Did a bit of a cool down last night, while I sipped my Shepherd Neame “Master Brew” and nibbled my...