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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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
In and Out
Many years ago, when I was an employee at Alberta Mental Health, I attended a seminar by speaker David Irvine. His background as a therapist and great insight challenged registrants...
In and Out
Many years ago, when I was an employee at Alberta Mental Health, I attended a seminar by speaker David Irvine. His background as a therapist and great insight challenged registrants...
Growing Strong
Just because I have four university degrees, people tend to think that I am smart and can do anything! Not true! I live in a community at the south...
Growing Strong
Just because I have four university degrees, people tend to think that I am smart and can do anything! Not true! I live in a community at the south...
Stuff
We live in a diverse world where there are many different perspectives. Some people are classed as hoarders while others are called minimalists. Then there are the preppers who feel...
Stuff
We live in a diverse world where there are many different perspectives. Some people are classed as hoarders while others are called minimalists. Then there are the preppers who feel...
Environmental Cocerns
There has been a lot of talk lately about collecting taxes to try to deal with the environment. Funny how we all live on the same globe with different countries...
Environmental Cocerns
There has been a lot of talk lately about collecting taxes to try to deal with the environment. Funny how we all live on the same globe with different countries...
Motivation
Why does it seem so easy to just sit around and think about things that you haven’t done yet? We can lull ourselves into a state of lethargy which unfortunately...
Motivation
Why does it seem so easy to just sit around and think about things that you haven’t done yet? We can lull ourselves into a state of lethargy which unfortunately...
Celebration of Life
This week I attended an event to honour my friend who died two months ago. There were so many things that caught my attention during the evening! First of...
Celebration of Life
This week I attended an event to honour my friend who died two months ago. There were so many things that caught my attention during the evening! First of...
Planning for the Unplanned
This week, despite the arm injuries from my escalator accident, I got spring fever and decided to get the patio ready for outdoor living. Washing all the patio furniture and...
Planning for the Unplanned
This week, despite the arm injuries from my escalator accident, I got spring fever and decided to get the patio ready for outdoor living. Washing all the patio furniture and...