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A New Year
I had a lot of company over the Christmas holidays. Some were here just to open gifts. Some came to share a meal and others were here for a few...
A New Year
I had a lot of company over the Christmas holidays. Some were here just to open gifts. Some came to share a meal and others were here for a few...
Passion Over a Lifetime
When I heard that Ian Tyson was coming to the city, I thought it would be fun to buy an extra ticket so my daughter could attend the concert with...
Passion Over a Lifetime
When I heard that Ian Tyson was coming to the city, I thought it would be fun to buy an extra ticket so my daughter could attend the concert with...
Lessons Learned
I recently lost a few pounds and decided that because of this, it was a good time to go through my closet. One of the surprises I experienced was to...
Lessons Learned
I recently lost a few pounds and decided that because of this, it was a good time to go through my closet. One of the surprises I experienced was to...
Focus So You Save Time and Money
I remember a few years ago when a client told me that his garage was a huge mess. When he needed a screwdriver it was easier to just go to...
Focus So You Save Time and Money
I remember a few years ago when a client told me that his garage was a huge mess. When he needed a screwdriver it was easier to just go to...
Preparing for Life
My eighteen year old grandson graduated from high school this year and was fortunate to be hired by a large cement company. His hitch is fifteen days in Kindersley followed...
Preparing for Life
My eighteen year old grandson graduated from high school this year and was fortunate to be hired by a large cement company. His hitch is fifteen days in Kindersley followed...
Attitude Versus Age
Most people know Dick Van Dyke because of his movie and television roles. He is likely best known for his roles in Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang movies...
Attitude Versus Age
Most people know Dick Van Dyke because of his movie and television roles. He is likely best known for his roles in Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang movies...
Wisdom for all Time
So often circumstances bring us distress and the urge to do whatever we can to fix the problems that are bothersome. We think that if we just try harder or...
Wisdom for all Time
So often circumstances bring us distress and the urge to do whatever we can to fix the problems that are bothersome. We think that if we just try harder or...
Life Is Short! Act Now
This week my twelve-year-old granddaughter received horrible news. For the second time in a matter of weeks a grandfather has died. Her paternal grandfather had heart surgery about a year...
Life Is Short! Act Now
This week my twelve-year-old granddaughter received horrible news. For the second time in a matter of weeks a grandfather has died. Her paternal grandfather had heart surgery about a year...
Labour Day Thoughts
My mother had limited options when it came to choosing a career. She could be a nurse, a nun or a teacher. She wasn't Catholic and didn't think she could...
Labour Day Thoughts
My mother had limited options when it came to choosing a career. She could be a nurse, a nun or a teacher. She wasn't Catholic and didn't think she could...
Taking the Stress Out of Learning
When I travelled to California for my doctoral convocation I was surprised to be asked this question by the Registrar of the University. "How did you complete this program in...
Taking the Stress Out of Learning
When I travelled to California for my doctoral convocation I was surprised to be asked this question by the Registrar of the University. "How did you complete this program in...
Distractions Can Harm Us
Anne Katherine who is an author, screenwriter, ghost writer and retired therapist stated: "When we clutter our minds with imagined obligations, unnecessary activities, and distractions that only kill time, we...
Distractions Can Harm Us
Anne Katherine who is an author, screenwriter, ghost writer and retired therapist stated: "When we clutter our minds with imagined obligations, unnecessary activities, and distractions that only kill time, we...
Things Happen
Boxer Mike Tyson once said: "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth". It is interesting that most of us think life should be peaceful and predictable...
Things Happen
Boxer Mike Tyson once said: "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth". It is interesting that most of us think life should be peaceful and predictable...
Goodbyes and Hellos
When one door closes, another opens. It is the end of summer and we need to say goodbye to the scorching hot days, flexible schedules and having school-aged children with...
Goodbyes and Hellos
When one door closes, another opens. It is the end of summer and we need to say goodbye to the scorching hot days, flexible schedules and having school-aged children with...
Walls Can Trap Us
My pedicurist is so wise! At my last appointment she was talking about how people can be imprisoned by unresolved issues. Roxanne placed her hand at chest level with palm...
Walls Can Trap Us
My pedicurist is so wise! At my last appointment she was talking about how people can be imprisoned by unresolved issues. Roxanne placed her hand at chest level with palm...
Special Occasions
Every day of one's life is important but there are four that I believe have particular significance. 1. Birth - On the day you are born, your whole family tree...
Special Occasions
Every day of one's life is important but there are four that I believe have particular significance. 1. Birth - On the day you are born, your whole family tree...
Celebrate!
The first Monday in August offers a long weekend to many Canadians. Each province, however, has adopted a different name for the civic holiday. We hear it called Saskatchewan Day,...
Celebrate!
The first Monday in August offers a long weekend to many Canadians. Each province, however, has adopted a different name for the civic holiday. We hear it called Saskatchewan Day,...
Sixty-Five Years Young!
Well, on August 7th I will have my sixty-fifth birthday! I can't really identify any significant changes in my health or personal life but there are a number of things...
Sixty-Five Years Young!
Well, on August 7th I will have my sixty-fifth birthday! I can't really identify any significant changes in my health or personal life but there are a number of things...
Influence: Parenting and Grandparenting
We had three graduations in our family this year, so spring was busy! Andrew turned eighteen in May and graduated from grade twelve in June. I was surprised to watch...
Influence: Parenting and Grandparenting
We had three graduations in our family this year, so spring was busy! Andrew turned eighteen in May and graduated from grade twelve in June. I was surprised to watch...
Idaho Bound
While you are reading this, I will be in the mountains of Idaho. (At least that's the plan). As you likely know already, I have a strong interest in genealogy....
Idaho Bound
While you are reading this, I will be in the mountains of Idaho. (At least that's the plan). As you likely know already, I have a strong interest in genealogy....
The Family Operation
I have a lot of clients who come to see me because of problems arise when family members work together in businesses or farming operations. This is an area that...
The Family Operation
I have a lot of clients who come to see me because of problems arise when family members work together in businesses or farming operations. This is an area that...