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The Mind, Body Connection
This past week I had a colonoscopy – definitely not my favorite thing to do. I really have a hard time drinking the required liters of foul-tasting liquid that cleanse...
The Mind, Body Connection
This past week I had a colonoscopy – definitely not my favorite thing to do. I really have a hard time drinking the required liters of foul-tasting liquid that cleanse...
It's Only A Number
On Sunday I celebrated what the Bible would describe as “three score and ten” years. It was a lovely day and I enjoyed contact with many who offered greetings. I...
It's Only A Number
On Sunday I celebrated what the Bible would describe as “three score and ten” years. It was a lovely day and I enjoyed contact with many who offered greetings. I...
Change and Rest
There is an old adage that claims “A change is a good as a rest” but I believe that both change and rest are very important. We live in a...
Change and Rest
There is an old adage that claims “A change is a good as a rest” but I believe that both change and rest are very important. We live in a...
Somethings Never Change
This week I have been thinking about the attitudes that people have towards change. Some people dread it, others resist it and a third group embraces it. Years ago, while...
Somethings Never Change
This week I have been thinking about the attitudes that people have towards change. Some people dread it, others resist it and a third group embraces it. Years ago, while...
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...
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. ...
I Love This Country!
I am a proud Canadian. I love the memories of growing up in small town Saskatchewan where everyone kept an eye out for each other. That didn’t just mean congratulating...
I Love This Country!
I am a proud Canadian. I love the memories of growing up in small town Saskatchewan where everyone kept an eye out for each other. That didn’t just mean congratulating...
Division of Labour
People have frequently heard me say that I believe everyone should have the experience of living alone for a period of time. When there is a mess in the residence...
Division of Labour
People have frequently heard me say that I believe everyone should have the experience of living alone for a period of time. When there is a mess in the residence...
Fear Not
I remember a few years ago when a co-worker asked, “Do you know what I love about you?” My reply was “No but tell me quickly for things like that...
Fear Not
I remember a few years ago when a co-worker asked, “Do you know what I love about you?” My reply was “No but tell me quickly for things like that...
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. ...
Motivation
Have you ever tried to push a rock towards the edge of a cliff? Before you begin, you might actually think that the task is impossible. In fact, at times...
Motivation
Have you ever tried to push a rock towards the edge of a cliff? Before you begin, you might actually think that the task is impossible. In fact, at times...
Glass Balls
Over the years we hear things and gather gems of wisdom that can alter the rest of our lives. I remember more than a decade ago when I attended a...
Glass Balls
Over the years we hear things and gather gems of wisdom that can alter the rest of our lives. I remember more than a decade ago when I attended a...
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...
Let It Go!
I am often surprised when a person makes a statement that doesn’t seem to make sense. S/he might say things like “I am not very smart” or “I am ugly”...
Let It Go!
I am often surprised when a person makes a statement that doesn’t seem to make sense. S/he might say things like “I am not very smart” or “I am ugly”...
Disappointment
We have all experienced disappointments in our lives and likely will face a few more before it is over. The Merriam Webster dictionary defines disappointment as “unhappiness from the failure...
Disappointment
We have all experienced disappointments in our lives and likely will face a few more before it is over. The Merriam Webster dictionary defines disappointment as “unhappiness from the failure...
Learn From Others
Often people tell me that that they want to be happy and successful. Those two situations don’t always arrive together. In fact, some who are happy do not have worldly...
Learn From Others
Often people tell me that that they want to be happy and successful. Those two situations don’t always arrive together. In fact, some who are happy do not have worldly...
Life Lessions
My paternal grandparents were hardworking, wise people. I used to love to visit them and see how different their lives were from the one I was living. Almost everything was...
Life Lessions
My paternal grandparents were hardworking, wise people. I used to love to visit them and see how different their lives were from the one I was living. Almost everything was...
Healthy Boundaries
Many years ago, Kenny Rogers made famous a song called “The Gambler”. Its wise lyrics offer good advice for all of us when it comes to relationships. “You got to...
Healthy Boundaries
Many years ago, Kenny Rogers made famous a song called “The Gambler”. Its wise lyrics offer good advice for all of us when it comes to relationships. “You got to...