Tag Archives: Gratitude
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
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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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
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
The End Of a Era
Today my eldest brother & I met to tie up any outstanding loose ends of my mom’s estate. In addition to closing out her estate account, I closed out a joint account she & I shared for years. She & … Continue reading
Making an Impact
Writing takes time & thought; at least it does for me. I recognize this little blog space of mine has been rather quiet the past number of months, but it is not for lack of writing, I assure you. The … Continue reading
The Best of Intentions
I’ve been thinking about my parents a lot these past number of months. The parents who birthed & raised me, the step-parent who became a significant father figure to me, and the parents I inherited through marriage. Perhaps this is … Continue reading
Life After 50 