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The Right Side of the Dirt
When someone complains to me about getting older, I gently remind them that not everyone has the privilege of growing old. Although I understand the challenges that come with aging, my philosophy with each passing year, is that I am … Continue reading
Ho Ho Ho🎄
Likening myself to the magical sighting of the jolly old man in the red suit, it appears to be a rare occurrence for me to put words to my dear old blog these days. But as Santa and his reindeer … Continue reading
On the Trail – West Highland Way
Whenever possible , I rarely say no to travel. As the years tick by at an alarming speed, I recognize both time and ability are at a premium. And so, when a dear friend reached out last year to ask … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, Ageing, Gratitude, hiking, nature, Relationships, scotland, travel, West Highland Way
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The Best Game We Can Name
For the last few days, we have been watching the 4 Nations Hockey Tournament consisting of Canada, U.S., Sweden & Finland. Anyone who knows anything about Canada, knows that hockey is our most beloved and celebrated sport. Young Canadian kids … Continue reading
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From the nice family over the biker bar
A few years ago, I overheard an American DJ being asked what the difference was between Canada and the US. He quipped the following quote which apparently (in part) originated from Dustin Hoffman: Canada is like the nice family living … Continue reading
Am I Enough?
Out with the old, in with the new. The time of year when many vow to eat better, exercise more, achieve goals, make travel plans, be kinder, be smarter, get more sleep, find a better work/life balance.  The list goes … Continue reading
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Tagged Gratitude, New Years resolutions, new-years, personal-growth, Relationships
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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
Life After 50 