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A Time for Pause
For over two decades I have been writing this newspaper column. Some might think that there is only so much one can say about the special holidays and important dates...
A Time for Pause
For over two decades I have been writing this newspaper column. Some might think that there is only so much one can say about the special holidays and important dates...
The First Christmas
As I sit in my warm condo when temperatures are close to 20 degrees below zero, I look out at the snow and think of the story from ancient scriptures...
The First Christmas
As I sit in my warm condo when temperatures are close to 20 degrees below zero, I look out at the snow and think of the story from ancient scriptures...
Positive Charge
I have a confession to make! My condo has been workable – for me – but not for others. At least I made it work without considering how it could...
Positive Charge
I have a confession to make! My condo has been workable – for me – but not for others. At least I made it work without considering how it could...
Secrets
In Poor Richard’s Almanack Ben Franklin is quoted as saying: “Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead.” My grandson, Justin, used to beg me not...
Secrets
In Poor Richard’s Almanack Ben Franklin is quoted as saying: “Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead.” My grandson, Justin, used to beg me not...
Wants Or Needs?
On November 11, 2023, my only nephew, Kyle, died suddenly at the age of 39 years. He had been healthy and strong, so we were shocked. It was sad when,...
Wants Or Needs?
On November 11, 2023, my only nephew, Kyle, died suddenly at the age of 39 years. He had been healthy and strong, so we were shocked. It was sad when,...
Christmas Already?
So, we made it through Black Friday and are now facing a season of socials, giving and food! How on earth are you going to manage everything when you are...
Christmas Already?
So, we made it through Black Friday and are now facing a season of socials, giving and food! How on earth are you going to manage everything when you are...
Can't Get Things Done
So often I hear individuals who are in a state of overwhelm tell me that they just can’t get things done. Lately I have been thinking about the reasons...
Can't Get Things Done
So often I hear individuals who are in a state of overwhelm tell me that they just can’t get things done. Lately I have been thinking about the reasons...
Hidden Army
For the past few years, I have had the privilege of working with active military and Veterans from Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. These individuals have had...
Hidden Army
For the past few years, I have had the privilege of working with active military and Veterans from Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. These individuals have had...
Adjustments
Most people like to have a routine that is familiar but because people are different, routines are also different. Here are some of the variations: The rigid routine...
Adjustments
Most people like to have a routine that is familiar but because people are different, routines are also different. Here are some of the variations: The rigid routine...
Faith or Works
Ancient scriptures state: “Faith without works is dead” but this doesn’t tell the whole story. There is a time for faith and a time for works. According to...
Faith or Works
Ancient scriptures state: “Faith without works is dead” but this doesn’t tell the whole story. There is a time for faith and a time for works. According to...
Let Them Fail
We all want the best for those who we love. Unfortunately, sometimes we try harder than they do and end up preventing them from learning, growing and succeeding in life....
Let Them Fail
We all want the best for those who we love. Unfortunately, sometimes we try harder than they do and end up preventing them from learning, growing and succeeding in life....
Exposure
During the past couple of weeks there has been shocking news about the music world. Indictments, accusations and a flood of information has dominated social media and mainstream journalism. In...
Exposure
During the past couple of weeks there has been shocking news about the music world. Indictments, accusations and a flood of information has dominated social media and mainstream journalism. In...
Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart
Ruth Klaassen is amazing! I not only have the privilege of knowing her as a Westman Village neighbour but also have enjoyed several hours as the beneficiary of her wisdom...
Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart
Ruth Klaassen is amazing! I not only have the privilege of knowing her as a Westman Village neighbour but also have enjoyed several hours as the beneficiary of her wisdom...
Thanksgiving
It isn’t easy to think of new things to say in my column that has been published for almost three decades. In fact, it’s almost thirty times that I have...
Thanksgiving
It isn’t easy to think of new things to say in my column that has been published for almost three decades. In fact, it’s almost thirty times that I have...
Rhythm
This week one of my clients stated that he doesn’t like the word “routine”. Instead, he said that he prefers to state that he has “rhythm”. When I asked...
Rhythm
This week one of my clients stated that he doesn’t like the word “routine”. Instead, he said that he prefers to state that he has “rhythm”. When I asked...
Medical Care
It is now six months since I had my accident at the airport where I fell and was dragged down an escalator from the top to the bottom. Fortunately, my...
Medical Care
It is now six months since I had my accident at the airport where I fell and was dragged down an escalator from the top to the bottom. Fortunately, my...
Relationships
According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) as cited on Terry & Roberts Law firm website the current divorce rate in the United States is around 42%. ...
Relationships
According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) as cited on Terry & Roberts Law firm website the current divorce rate in the United States is around 42%. ...
Labour Day
Most countries in the world honour workers annually. International Workers’ Day occurs on May 1st of each year in many places. In Canada, we celebrate what we call Labour Day...
Labour Day
Most countries in the world honour workers annually. International Workers’ Day occurs on May 1st of each year in many places. In Canada, we celebrate what we call Labour Day...
We Used to..
Recently, we had a couple of family weddings and got together with people who we had promised to see for a long time. It is easy to make these promises...
We Used to..
Recently, we had a couple of family weddings and got together with people who we had promised to see for a long time. It is easy to make these promises...
Forgiveness
Often, I have heard people say that the person who hurt them doesn’t deserve forgiveness. Some think that the offender isn’t sincere in even asking to be forgiven. Let’s...
Forgiveness
Often, I have heard people say that the person who hurt them doesn’t deserve forgiveness. Some think that the offender isn’t sincere in even asking to be forgiven. Let’s...