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I recently had a shock that I didn't see coming. My youngest son, Mark, who is my Office Manager, moved to Medicine Hat four years ago in order to pursue...
In One Minute
I recently had a shock that I didn't see coming. My youngest son, Mark, who is my Office Manager, moved to Medicine Hat four years ago in order to pursue...
The Challenge of Immigration
In 1891 my paternal grandfather immigrated to Canada from England. He was an eleven-year-old orphan who never saw is family again. I treasure the thirty pages that he wrote by...
The Challenge of Immigration
In 1891 my paternal grandfather immigrated to Canada from England. He was an eleven-year-old orphan who never saw is family again. I treasure the thirty pages that he wrote by...
What Do You Have to Give to Others?
Funny how things change over time. Years ago, homes often had three or more generations living together. My grandparents were a powerful influence on my life. Today we live in...
What Do You Have to Give to Others?
Funny how things change over time. Years ago, homes often had three or more generations living together. My grandparents were a powerful influence on my life. Today we live in...
Parenting Problems?
I definitely do not blame parents for all the problems that they have with their children but, at the same time, realize that there are strategies parents could use to...
Parenting Problems?
I definitely do not blame parents for all the problems that they have with their children but, at the same time, realize that there are strategies parents could use to...
Don't Wait For Things To Change
Because of the recent drop in oil prices, many people have been laid off or are expecting that this will happen in the near future. Some tell me that this...
Don't Wait For Things To Change
Because of the recent drop in oil prices, many people have been laid off or are expecting that this will happen in the near future. Some tell me that this...
Three Key Concepts
It was several years ago that I had a wonderful conversation with my friend's husband. He had taken a number of training courses through his employer and was willing to...
Three Key Concepts
It was several years ago that I had a wonderful conversation with my friend's husband. He had taken a number of training courses through his employer and was willing to...
I Want to Do What You Do
Often, I hear from students or community members who state that they want to become a psychologist. They are usually quite surprised to find out what they would need to...
I Want to Do What You Do
Often, I hear from students or community members who state that they want to become a psychologist. They are usually quite surprised to find out what they would need to...
Is Your Partner a Sex Addict?
It has always been difficult to define the word "addiction" because people's perceptions vary. Some individuals minimize or have a fixed idea that they aren't addicted because they are still...
Is Your Partner a Sex Addict?
It has always been difficult to define the word "addiction" because people's perceptions vary. Some individuals minimize or have a fixed idea that they aren't addicted because they are still...
Roses Are Red
As February 14th approaches, we notice that the malls and stores are decorated with red hearts and chubby cherubs. Consumers are encouraged to purchase boxes of candy or bouquets of...
Roses Are Red
As February 14th approaches, we notice that the malls and stores are decorated with red hearts and chubby cherubs. Consumers are encouraged to purchase boxes of candy or bouquets of...
An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth
When Chris Hadfield was nine years old he set a goal that seemed impossible. After watching the Apollo moon landing, he decided that he wanted to become an astronaut. The...
An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth
When Chris Hadfield was nine years old he set a goal that seemed impossible. After watching the Apollo moon landing, he decided that he wanted to become an astronaut. The...
Open Heart, Open Mind
Clara Hughes grew up in a Canadian family that had a lot of problems. Even though her father was a respected university professor, his drinking caused havoc for Clara, her...
Open Heart, Open Mind
Clara Hughes grew up in a Canadian family that had a lot of problems. Even though her father was a respected university professor, his drinking caused havoc for Clara, her...
A Light on the Veranda
Daphne Duvallon had been raised in the south but was the harpist in an orchestra in New York when her brother called her. He was getting married on the weekend...
A Light on the Veranda
Daphne Duvallon had been raised in the south but was the harpist in an orchestra in New York when her brother called her. He was getting married on the weekend...
A Race to Splendor
It was rather unusual in the early 1900s to find a woman with architectural training. To find two of them, therefore was indeed unique. Amelia Hunter Bradshaw had just returned...
A Race to Splendor
It was rather unusual in the early 1900s to find a woman with architectural training. To find two of them, therefore was indeed unique. Amelia Hunter Bradshaw had just returned...
Entitlement in Society
Often I hear people talk about how some individuals think they should be given everything without having to work for it. Parents eager to be friends with their children are...
Entitlement in Society
Often I hear people talk about how some individuals think they should be given everything without having to work for it. Parents eager to be friends with their children are...
Pay Up!
This is the week that many credit card bills arrive. Perhaps you got carried away with buying during the Christmas season and your balance is higher than you even expected.Well,...
Pay Up!
This is the week that many credit card bills arrive. Perhaps you got carried away with buying during the Christmas season and your balance is higher than you even expected.Well,...
Trust Might Not Be A Good Thing
Often people who are honest become the target of scams because they assume that everyone else is honest and trustworthy. Unfortunately, there are people who get their needs met by...
Trust Might Not Be A Good Thing
Often people who are honest become the target of scams because they assume that everyone else is honest and trustworthy. Unfortunately, there are people who get their needs met by...
Get Started Right
January is a time when many individuals set goals and decide to make changes that will improve their lives. Unfortunately, by February their plans are often abandoned long before success...
Get Started Right
January is a time when many individuals set goals and decide to make changes that will improve their lives. Unfortunately, by February their plans are often abandoned long before success...
Self-Image: You Are What You Think
Pretend you have a scale that you can use to rate your self-image. The number ten is "wonderful" and the number zero is "horrible" but you have the option of...
Self-Image: You Are What You Think
Pretend you have a scale that you can use to rate your self-image. The number ten is "wonderful" and the number zero is "horrible" but you have the option of...
The Blame Game: How to Stop It
When things don't go the way that you expected or hoped for, one of the first things that you might want to do is find someone to blame. Is it...
The Blame Game: How to Stop It
When things don't go the way that you expected or hoped for, one of the first things that you might want to do is find someone to blame. Is it...
Teach People How To Treat You
Over the years I have had so many people tell me that they don't like the way that they are disrespected, ignored or abused often by their own family members....
Teach People How To Treat You
Over the years I have had so many people tell me that they don't like the way that they are disrespected, ignored or abused often by their own family members....