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Grief and Loss
Throughout life we experience many losses which cause mental suffering. Some involve death while others involve significant losses such as relationships, jobs or even material things. Many believe that the...
Grief and Loss
Throughout life we experience many losses which cause mental suffering. Some involve death while others involve significant losses such as relationships, jobs or even material things. Many believe that the...
What Stage are you In?
To state that the last few months have been unusual would be a severe understatement. The world has never, as a whole, experienced the challenges caused by the pandemic. I...
What Stage are you In?
To state that the last few months have been unusual would be a severe understatement. The world has never, as a whole, experienced the challenges caused by the pandemic. I...
Dealing with Tigers
Pretend you are sitting quietly and all of a sudden, the door opens and in comes a fierce tiger from the jungle. What would you do? Would you: Run away...
Dealing with Tigers
Pretend you are sitting quietly and all of a sudden, the door opens and in comes a fierce tiger from the jungle. What would you do? Would you: Run away...
What is Stupid?
I came across a quote the other day that caused me to laugh right out loud John Wayne nicknamed “the Duke” was a rough and tough character who was often...
What is Stupid?
I came across a quote the other day that caused me to laugh right out loud John Wayne nicknamed “the Duke” was a rough and tough character who was often...
Respect
The word “respect” has different meanings and can be used in different ways. Some refer to respect as admiration for a person because of their skills, qualities or achievements Others...
Respect
The word “respect” has different meanings and can be used in different ways. Some refer to respect as admiration for a person because of their skills, qualities or achievements Others...
It’s Not Easy Being Green
Most of us remember when the lovable Kermit from Sesame Street first sang a solo number called “It’s Not Easy Being Green”. Even though the song was very short, there...
It’s Not Easy Being Green
Most of us remember when the lovable Kermit from Sesame Street first sang a solo number called “It’s Not Easy Being Green”. Even though the song was very short, there...
Are You Worried?
Over the past months there has been a great deal of fear and confusion associated with the COVID-19 and how legislators are dealing with it. Some parts of the world...
Are You Worried?
Over the past months there has been a great deal of fear and confusion associated with the COVID-19 and how legislators are dealing with it. Some parts of the world...
What Now?
I don’t believe I was the only person who was surprised this week when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau decided to call an election for the end of September. The past...
What Now?
I don’t believe I was the only person who was surprised this week when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau decided to call an election for the end of September. The past...
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...
Life's a Puzzle
Since I was a child, I have enjoyed challenges. When people gave on untangling knotted string, I enthusiastically took on the task. Answering riddles, doing word games and figuring out...
Life's a Puzzle
Since I was a child, I have enjoyed challenges. When people gave on untangling knotted string, I enthusiastically took on the task. Answering riddles, doing word games and figuring out...
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...
One Country
I have learned that no matter where we go in the world, Canadians are welcomed. We have a good reputation of being kind, honest, and peace-loving. In fact, there is...
One Country
I have learned that no matter where we go in the world, Canadians are welcomed. We have a good reputation of being kind, honest, and peace-loving. In fact, there is...
Human Trafficking
There are some things in life that we just don’t want to know or talk about but burying our heads in the sand doesn’t solve the issues. In fact, ignoring...
Human Trafficking
There are some things in life that we just don’t want to know or talk about but burying our heads in the sand doesn’t solve the issues. In fact, ignoring...
Financial Times
Lately I have been noticing and studying the many changes in the world of finance. Let’s go back to the beginning of time. I imagine that long before money was...
Financial Times
Lately I have been noticing and studying the many changes in the world of finance. Let’s go back to the beginning of time. I imagine that long before money was...
What Age Are We In?
This week I have been thinking about how humans go through different periods of time that are usually not named until long after they have passed. Historians use archaeological evidence...
What Age Are We In?
This week I have been thinking about how humans go through different periods of time that are usually not named until long after they have passed. Historians use archaeological evidence...
Success and a Mess!
Often clients recommend books that they have enjoyed or learned from. It is interesting when I find myself reading several in a row with a similar theme. This has been...
Success and a Mess!
Often clients recommend books that they have enjoyed or learned from. It is interesting when I find myself reading several in a row with a similar theme. This has been...
May Long Weekend
Well, we are in pandemic lockdown again but that doesn’t change the dates on the calendar. No matter what happens, one of the favourite holidays, May long weekend with soon...
May Long Weekend
Well, we are in pandemic lockdown again but that doesn’t change the dates on the calendar. No matter what happens, one of the favourite holidays, May long weekend with soon...