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Soaking Up Summer!
Today I was thinking about summer days as a child. My sister and I were as brown as berries from spending time in the sun. Some of the lifeguards at...
Soaking Up Summer!
Today I was thinking about summer days as a child. My sister and I were as brown as berries from spending time in the sun. Some of the lifeguards at...
Prepping
It doesn’t matter where you turn, people are talking about global conflicts, supply chain problems, super inflation and devaluing of assets such as dollars, crypto currencies and the stock market. ...
Prepping
It doesn’t matter where you turn, people are talking about global conflicts, supply chain problems, super inflation and devaluing of assets such as dollars, crypto currencies and the stock market. ...
Timing
As a child I remember people talking about how you had to have the crop in the ground by May 10th but bedding plants weren’t put out until the Victoria...
Timing
As a child I remember people talking about how you had to have the crop in the ground by May 10th but bedding plants weren’t put out until the Victoria...
Episodic Problems
This spring the Queen had her ninety-sixth birthday and is still working! Over the past months, however, she has been doing this in a different way than in the past. ...
Episodic Problems
This spring the Queen had her ninety-sixth birthday and is still working! Over the past months, however, she has been doing this in a different way than in the past. ...
Chaos or Calm
Well, we have made it to spring! Finally! And the Income Tax deadlines are done so we should be able to just enjoy today and tomorrow Unfortunately, however, some people...
Chaos or Calm
Well, we have made it to spring! Finally! And the Income Tax deadlines are done so we should be able to just enjoy today and tomorrow Unfortunately, however, some people...
The Unexpected
Yesterday was busy! There were appointments and tasks that took me away from home for several hours. When I returned, I was hungry and tired. I had just finished eating...
The Unexpected
Yesterday was busy! There were appointments and tasks that took me away from home for several hours. When I returned, I was hungry and tired. I had just finished eating...
The Simple Life
Several years ago, I became a member of a family tree software program. I was surprised to learn that in the mid-1700s some of my ancestors lived in Pennsylvania and...
The Simple Life
Several years ago, I became a member of a family tree software program. I was surprised to learn that in the mid-1700s some of my ancestors lived in Pennsylvania and...
Family Time
Well, after months and months of social distancing, we finally were able to attend a fairly large family wedding! Justin and Kelly planned an amazing experience for everyone at her...
Family Time
Well, after months and months of social distancing, we finally were able to attend a fairly large family wedding! Justin and Kelly planned an amazing experience for everyone at her...
Transition
The other day my daughter said “You don’t transition very well”. This wasn’t a criticism. It was a fact. You see from April 28th when I received the first text...
Transition
The other day my daughter said “You don’t transition very well”. This wasn’t a criticism. It was a fact. You see from April 28th when I received the first text...
Let's Sing Along!
Ever since I was a small child, I have loved music! My dad had a beautiful bass voice and sang not only in the church choir and the barbershop chorus...
Let's Sing Along!
Ever since I was a small child, I have loved music! My dad had a beautiful bass voice and sang not only in the church choir and the barbershop chorus...
Navigating the Journey
One of the things that I was NOT looking forward to during my move to Calgary was driving in the big city. You see, Medicine Hat spoiled me by the...
Navigating the Journey
One of the things that I was NOT looking forward to during my move to Calgary was driving in the big city. You see, Medicine Hat spoiled me by the...
Life's Surprises
When I moved to Medicine Hat twenty-five years ago, I had no idea that I would love this city so much. Over the years, I have been able to build...
Life's Surprises
When I moved to Medicine Hat twenty-five years ago, I had no idea that I would love this city so much. Over the years, I have been able to build...
Indoctrinate, Condition or Brainwash?
I remember hearing a story about a woman who went to the butcher to buy meat. She asked him for a ten-pound roast but added that she wanted a couple...
Indoctrinate, Condition or Brainwash?
I remember hearing a story about a woman who went to the butcher to buy meat. She asked him for a ten-pound roast but added that she wanted a couple...
Memories
Recently I noticed a huge, heavy box on a high shelf in my storage room. Because it wasn’t labelled I had absolutely no idea what was in it. How shocked...
Memories
Recently I noticed a huge, heavy box on a high shelf in my storage room. Because it wasn’t labelled I had absolutely no idea what was in it. How shocked...
A Challenge
I always try things that I recommend for my clients to make sure that they are reasonable and achievable. Over the years, when clients have indicated that they are struggling...
A Challenge
I always try things that I recommend for my clients to make sure that they are reasonable and achievable. Over the years, when clients have indicated that they are struggling...
It Only Takes Two to Get Married
My mom and dad were married on July 4, 1951. That morning mom went shopping for blue shoes to match her wedding dress. She knew that stores in Regina closed...
It Only Takes Two to Get Married
My mom and dad were married on July 4, 1951. That morning mom went shopping for blue shoes to match her wedding dress. She knew that stores in Regina closed...
It Feels Like the 1950s
The pandemic that we have been experiencing has caused so many changes in our lives. I was thinking the other day that a lot of what we are doing reminds...
It Feels Like the 1950s
The pandemic that we have been experiencing has caused so many changes in our lives. I was thinking the other day that a lot of what we are doing reminds...
Where Is Your Home?
The Merriam-Webster dictionary has several different definitions for the word "home". One states that it is a place of residence. Another defines it as a familiar or usual setting or...
Where Is Your Home?
The Merriam-Webster dictionary has several different definitions for the word "home". One states that it is a place of residence. Another defines it as a familiar or usual setting or...
Pretend You Live Alone
So often I hear family members complain about how others make a mess and are not willing to help with the cleanup. They want things done a certain way at...
Pretend You Live Alone
So often I hear family members complain about how others make a mess and are not willing to help with the cleanup. They want things done a certain way at...
Inter-Generational Fun
INTER-GENERATIONAL FUN! I had such a wonderful long weekend! My grandson, Justin, who is nineteen years of age, called and asked if he could come for a visit. He had...
Inter-Generational Fun
INTER-GENERATIONAL FUN! I had such a wonderful long weekend! My grandson, Justin, who is nineteen years of age, called and asked if he could come for a visit. He had...