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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...
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....
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...
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...
Human Connections
Our flight had just landed in Calgary, and I was thankful for the lovely days that I had enjoyed in Kauai. My driver was waiting to take me the final...
Human Connections
Our flight had just landed in Calgary, and I was thankful for the lovely days that I had enjoyed in Kauai. My driver was waiting to take me the final...
Decision-Making
This week I registered for a course offered by the International Trade Council. The instructor, Edmond Mellina, of Toronto operates a company called ORCHANGO whose goal is to help transform...
Decision-Making
This week I registered for a course offered by the International Trade Council. The instructor, Edmond Mellina, of Toronto operates a company called ORCHANGO whose goal is to help transform...
Family Reunions
Last evening, I flew home from a family reunion that was held in Regina, Saskatchewan. Participants arrived from Hawaii, California, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and New Brunswick. It was interesting...
Family Reunions
Last evening, I flew home from a family reunion that was held in Regina, Saskatchewan. Participants arrived from Hawaii, California, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and New Brunswick. It was interesting...
Growing a Life
I have a lovely indoor garden in my kitchen. In contrast, my son-in-law and daughter have a large, well-planned container garden in their backyard. All of us had to do...
Growing a Life
I have a lovely indoor garden in my kitchen. In contrast, my son-in-law and daughter have a large, well-planned container garden in their backyard. All of us had to do...
Old Fashioned Ideas
These days we hear a lot about global warming, carbon footprints and saving the environment. When I grew up, we didn’t use these terms, but we definitely were encouraged to...
Old Fashioned Ideas
These days we hear a lot about global warming, carbon footprints and saving the environment. When I grew up, we didn’t use these terms, but we definitely were encouraged to...
Crisis!
Over the past weeks there has been considerable talk about events occurring throughout the world that many categorize as a crisis. Before you get all worked up about this, consider...
Crisis!
Over the past weeks there has been considerable talk about events occurring throughout the world that many categorize as a crisis. Before you get all worked up about this, consider...
Cleaning Up!
Tomorrow morning my cleaners are coming to the condo. This has made me think about the many comments and questions that I have had over the years when it comes...
Cleaning Up!
Tomorrow morning my cleaners are coming to the condo. This has made me think about the many comments and questions that I have had over the years when it comes...
Good Manners
Life was certainly different when I grew up. I admit that this was a very long time ago and some might think that my age is showing that I am...
Good Manners
Life was certainly different when I grew up. I admit that this was a very long time ago and some might think that my age is showing that I am...
Blessing Galore!
This weekend my grandson invited me to join he and his partner at the Saskatoon Farm near Okotoks, Alberta for their Fall Festival celebration. What resulted was one of the...
Blessing Galore!
This weekend my grandson invited me to join he and his partner at the Saskatoon Farm near Okotoks, Alberta for their Fall Festival celebration. What resulted was one of the...
Thinking About Life
I have so many stories that I could share about people and their possessions. My dad loved his clothing and often chose to wear brightly coloured shirts and bowties. He...
Thinking About Life
I have so many stories that I could share about people and their possessions. My dad loved his clothing and often chose to wear brightly coloured shirts and bowties. He...