Tag Archives: Relationships
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
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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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
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
The Uphill Grind
There are cyclists who absolutely love heading up a hill, seemingly effortless in their climb. I personally don’t share their enthusiasm when faced with a steep climb; quite honestly, hills are my nemesis! This past week I headed out for … 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
The Meaning of “Mom”
“MOM” Such a tiny little word, just 3 letters, yet one that evokes a myriad of emotions, thoughts & memories. Before we can even form the word, we understand that “Mom” represents someone in our world like no other. Mom, … Continue reading
Life After 50 