I sometimes feel like I’m giving away my most productive writing years to sell storage. But then I realize I’m not, in fact, giving away anything. The storage company compensates me fairly for my words and I get to write copy like below. And to create an honest-to-goodness TV commercial.

What is a hockey sweater?

The simple answer is that it is a piece of clothing you wear when playing hockey. It’s more than that though, isn’t it? It’s a symbol showing you were part of a team and of the memories you made together. It’s a collection of stories to hold onto and a reminder of what you accomplished while wearing it. It’s the shared bond with the teammates you laughed, cried, lamented, and celebrated with.

There is a lot of meaning and value in the simple hockey sweater. It’s a treasure you will want to hold onto and cherish so that you may one day share it with those who matter the most to you.

We hope you enjoy this story of a grandmother passing on her beloved hockey sweater so that her granddaughter may start to create memories of her own while wearing it.

At Access Storage we understand that sometimes a hockey sweater isn't just a sweater. That's why we're committed to keeping your treasures safe, to be loved again.

Not bad for a kid from Madoc, Ontario. Still, I’m going to be writing more. I started a project on August 1 with the goal of doing 30 min of non-commercial writing each day, for a year. I enjoy being a copywriter, but I identify as a writer. I need to hold myself to that. Thirty minutes a day isn’t much, but the commitment to creating is what matters. Watch this space because I’m not wasting the words on social media anymore, either.

Now watch my commercial. It was very cool being at Leaside Gardens last fall to see something I pulled out of my elbow be brought to life.