Tag Archives: Relationships
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
Posted in Uncategorized, Wanderlust
Tagged adventure, Ageing, Gratitude, hiking, nature, Relationships, scotland, travel, West Highland Way
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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
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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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
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
Life After 50 