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Different Types of Mothers
When I was a child we would wear an artificial carnation to church on Mother's Day. Red or pink meant that one's mother was alive whereas white indicated that the...
Different Types of Mothers
When I was a child we would wear an artificial carnation to church on Mother's Day. Red or pink meant that one's mother was alive whereas white indicated that the...
Royalty: Victoria Day and Queen Elizabeth II
This year Victoria Day is scheduled for May 22. Although the holiday was named for Queen Victoria, it is her granddaughter Queen Elizabeth who is now honoured on that date....
Royalty: Victoria Day and Queen Elizabeth II
This year Victoria Day is scheduled for May 22. Although the holiday was named for Queen Victoria, it is her granddaughter Queen Elizabeth who is now honoured on that date....
Fads and Fashion
Do any of you remember party lines or eight-tracks or home milk delivery by a horse and wagon? All those things were part of everyday life forty or fifty years...
Fads and Fashion
Do any of you remember party lines or eight-tracks or home milk delivery by a horse and wagon? All those things were part of everyday life forty or fifty years...
Are You Creating a Monster?
I am often surprised when someone tells me that they are or aren't doing something because they are concerned about another's person's reaction. They don't want to cause anger, sadness...
Are You Creating a Monster?
I am often surprised when someone tells me that they are or aren't doing something because they are concerned about another's person's reaction. They don't want to cause anger, sadness...
Fake News
There is a fairly new term that has been floating around for the past few weeks: Fake News. The implication is that journalists and media are making up lies in...
Fake News
There is a fairly new term that has been floating around for the past few weeks: Fake News. The implication is that journalists and media are making up lies in...
It's Over
One of Barbara Streisand's famous hits was the tune "You Don't Bring Me Flowers Anymore" the lyrics of which imply that the romance is over. People sent flowers for a...
It's Over
One of Barbara Streisand's famous hits was the tune "You Don't Bring Me Flowers Anymore" the lyrics of which imply that the romance is over. People sent flowers for a...
Systems: They Make Your Life Easier
If you have ever had problems with eating or going to the bathroom you know what I mean when I say your system is messed up! Perhaps you are like...
Systems: They Make Your Life Easier
If you have ever had problems with eating or going to the bathroom you know what I mean when I say your system is messed up! Perhaps you are like...
Life and Death: A Perspective
I am always pleased when I am invited to Mikaeli's school for Grandparent Day. This year it was held on a Wednesday which is my day off. That meant that...
Life and Death: A Perspective
I am always pleased when I am invited to Mikaeli's school for Grandparent Day. This year it was held on a Wednesday which is my day off. That meant that...
Identity: Who Are You?
I recently watched an interesting video in which Paul McCartney was asked about the break-up of the Beatles. He explained that this was a shock and when it occurred he...
Identity: Who Are You?
I recently watched an interesting video in which Paul McCartney was asked about the break-up of the Beatles. He explained that this was a shock and when it occurred he...
A New Month
I always like starting a new month. Each offers four weeks of interesting opportunities that are just waiting for your involvement. April is even more exciting than most months for...
A New Month
I always like starting a new month. Each offers four weeks of interesting opportunities that are just waiting for your involvement. April is even more exciting than most months for...
A World of Fools
Do you remember the BeeGees? This musical group consisted of three brothers who began singing together when they were small boys. Over the years they brought us many, many hits...
A World of Fools
Do you remember the BeeGees? This musical group consisted of three brothers who began singing together when they were small boys. Over the years they brought us many, many hits...
Happiness or Contentment?
Several times over the years I have had clients who stated that they just wish they could be happy. But when I asked them to describe what they are looking...
Happiness or Contentment?
Several times over the years I have had clients who stated that they just wish they could be happy. But when I asked them to describe what they are looking...
Addictions and Boredom
I have a very interesting client who shared his theory of addiction with me. He stated that he and others use drugs because they are bored. This thought has caused...
Addictions and Boredom
I have a very interesting client who shared his theory of addiction with me. He stated that he and others use drugs because they are bored. This thought has caused...
Top O' The Morning To Ya
I gave myself two Christmas presents in December. One was an upright freezer which I love. The other was a DNA kit. Over the past three or four years I...
Top O' The Morning To Ya
I gave myself two Christmas presents in December. One was an upright freezer which I love. The other was a DNA kit. Over the past three or four years I...
Life and Computers
I am definitely not very "techie" but my older son has done everything from building computers, to developing websites to teaching classes about how to protect children from internet predators....
Life and Computers
I am definitely not very "techie" but my older son has done everything from building computers, to developing websites to teaching classes about how to protect children from internet predators....
Your Junk Drawer
I have decided to reorganize my kitchen. I don't know why it took so long for me to figure out that my junk drawer was actually stealing one-quarter of my...
Your Junk Drawer
I have decided to reorganize my kitchen. I don't know why it took so long for me to figure out that my junk drawer was actually stealing one-quarter of my...
Love Is Not Enough - You Need More
Some people live with the idea that it is easier to ask forgiveness than permission. Their impulsive choices bring chaos not only into their own environment but also for others...
Love Is Not Enough - You Need More
Some people live with the idea that it is easier to ask forgiveness than permission. Their impulsive choices bring chaos not only into their own environment but also for others...
Be a Wise Communicator
Deal with issues as they occur so that they don't pile up and form resentments. Agree that you will use the sports time-out signal when you need a break just...
Be a Wise Communicator
Deal with issues as they occur so that they don't pile up and form resentments. Agree that you will use the sports time-out signal when you need a break just...
January's Financial Stress
Christmas is over and the bills are arriving. It's time to figure out how you are going to handle the January financial stress. Following are some hints that will help...
January's Financial Stress
Christmas is over and the bills are arriving. It's time to figure out how you are going to handle the January financial stress. Following are some hints that will help...
Hints That You Might Be Addicted
No one likes to hear that they have an addiction. Sometimes their use of a substance or process addiction develops so subtly that one doesn't even recognize what is occurring...
Hints That You Might Be Addicted
No one likes to hear that they have an addiction. Sometimes their use of a substance or process addiction develops so subtly that one doesn't even recognize what is occurring...