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Family…a sense of belonging
It’s Family Day, here, in Ontario, Canada. Family Day originated in Alberta in 1990, but is not observed in all Canadian provinces. Perhaps the provincial government of the day felt we Ontarians were missing out on a holiday observed by … Continue reading
Be a Goldfish
It’s that time of year again folks, the start of brand new year, and a time when humans all over the world vow to do or be better in some capacity. Eating better, drinking less, finding more work/life balance, exercising … Continue reading
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Tagged good therapy, kindness, New Years resolutions, relationshiops
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To You & Yours
As we race towards the finish line of this holiday season, it seems a good time to pause and reflect for just a moment. So many of us have such high expectations as to what this time of year should … Continue reading
Gratitude
As many of us Canadians find ourselves sitting around a table this weekend, celebrating Thanksgiving with family and friends, we will most likely take a moment to give thought to what we are grateful for. In the dictionary, Gratitude is … Continue reading
When Paths Cross
Have you ever given thought to the number of people we cross paths with in our lifetime and the impact they may have in doing so? Some we may only meet for a brief moment in time, some ebb and … Continue reading
Sir Charles
For anyone who has ever been blessed to welcome a fur baby into their family fold, they know the absolute joy that comes from having them in our life, but they also understand the incredible heartache that comes from having … Continue reading
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Tagged Gratitude, Grief Loss and Bereavement, Love, Relationships
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Sit Down. Talk. Listen.
One of the things I love most about travel, is the opportunity to meet people in different parts of the world. Their cultures and customs may be dissimilar to my own, they may practice a religion I don’t completely understand, … Continue reading
Precious Time & Doing the Math
“Life gets mighty precious when there’s less of it to waste.” Bonnie Raitt It seems the universe of late, in a variety of ways, has been gently reminding me of how very precious time is. Precious time with family and … Continue reading
The Best Possible Version of You
Happy New Year! I saw this quote awhile back & it struck me how much energy we expend on being who we think we should be, rather than simply getting comfortable with who we are. We all know what we could … Continue reading
Two Peas in Pod
I am incredibly fortunate to have a number of remarkable women in my life, all of whom I consider family. They are my sisters by choice. This past weekend I had the privilege of spending a couple of glorious cottage … Continue reading
Life After 50 