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Cleaning Up!
Tomorrow morning my cleaners are coming to the condo. This has made me think about the many comments and questions that I have had over the years when it comes...
Cleaning Up!
Tomorrow morning my cleaners are coming to the condo. This has made me think about the many comments and questions that I have had over the years when it comes...
More or Less?
One of my favorite authors is Dr. Suess. In his popular book “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” he states: Life is one balancing act!. How true! Usually, instead of balance...
More or Less?
One of my favorite authors is Dr. Suess. In his popular book “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” he states: Life is one balancing act!. How true! Usually, instead of balance...
Stop It!
Today I went for my six month follow up after having eyelid surgery. The ophthalmologist told me in passing that he has decided not to do cataract surgery anymore. He...
Stop It!
Today I went for my six month follow up after having eyelid surgery. The ophthalmologist told me in passing that he has decided not to do cataract surgery anymore. He...
Contasts
No one can really enjoy the beauty of a warm sunny day as much as after experiencing dull, rainy hours. It is the sane with health. Usually we wander around...
Contasts
No one can really enjoy the beauty of a warm sunny day as much as after experiencing dull, rainy hours. It is the sane with health. Usually we wander around...
What's Next
At the end of each year I really like to write a Christmas letter because that helps me to review the past months. Looking at the calendar reminds me of...
What's Next
At the end of each year I really like to write a Christmas letter because that helps me to review the past months. Looking at the calendar reminds me of...
Fresh Start
I have a funny story to tell you about when I first moved to Medicine Hat in 2006. No one knew me as I didn’t have any roots in this...
Fresh Start
I have a funny story to tell you about when I first moved to Medicine Hat in 2006. No one knew me as I didn’t have any roots in this...
Christmas Meaning
Not everyone likes Christmas. In fact, some people dread it. They might have difficult relationships that they want to avoid. Others may be suffering from ill health or are still...
Christmas Meaning
Not everyone likes Christmas. In fact, some people dread it. They might have difficult relationships that they want to avoid. Others may be suffering from ill health or are still...
What is Success?
I confess that until today I didn’t know anything about the game of cricket and had certainly never heard of Hansie Cronje. Then I stumbled about a powerful movie titled...
What is Success?
I confess that until today I didn’t know anything about the game of cricket and had certainly never heard of Hansie Cronje. Then I stumbled about a powerful movie titled...
Be Well
Often people tell me that they are doing “poorly”. They don’t have any diagnosis and can’t identify a reason for their malaise. This situation can go on for days, weeks...
Be Well
Often people tell me that they are doing “poorly”. They don’t have any diagnosis and can’t identify a reason for their malaise. This situation can go on for days, weeks...
Treasures
One of things that I frequently hear is how individuals have been unable to let go of their hurts and losses. Troubles weigh them down and they lose both time...
Treasures
One of things that I frequently hear is how individuals have been unable to let go of their hurts and losses. Troubles weigh them down and they lose both time...
Loss
Often we talk about grief only in connection with death of another person but there are many other things that can throw us into grief such as: Career Change -...
Loss
Often we talk about grief only in connection with death of another person but there are many other things that can throw us into grief such as: Career Change -...
Your Personal Bylaws
I live in a large resort-like community in Calgary and our residents have recently been asked to review and comment on the Bylaws so the committee who is doing revisions...
Your Personal Bylaws
I live in a large resort-like community in Calgary and our residents have recently been asked to review and comment on the Bylaws so the committee who is doing revisions...
Thank You Veterans
More than ten years ago I received my first referral from Veterans Affairs to work with one of the bravest people I have ever met. Since then, I have been...
Thank You Veterans
More than ten years ago I received my first referral from Veterans Affairs to work with one of the bravest people I have ever met. Since then, I have been...
Good Manners
Life was certainly different when I grew up. I admit that this was a very long time ago and some might think that my age is showing that I am...
Good Manners
Life was certainly different when I grew up. I admit that this was a very long time ago and some might think that my age is showing that I am...
Can't Sleep
One of the most difficult challenges in life is when you just can’t sleep. Over the years I have had so many people who feel lethargic and have difficulties thinking...
Can't Sleep
One of the most difficult challenges in life is when you just can’t sleep. Over the years I have had so many people who feel lethargic and have difficulties thinking...
Inflation
Most of us have been shocked by the rising prices that seem to increase even by the day. Slight concern has moved to worry and, in some cases, panic! Even...
Inflation
Most of us have been shocked by the rising prices that seem to increase even by the day. Slight concern has moved to worry and, in some cases, panic! Even...
The Shoulds
Over the years things have changed a great deal. I remember Christmas’ where our stockings had hard candy, an orange and some peanuts in shells. Sometimes our one or two...
The Shoulds
Over the years things have changed a great deal. I remember Christmas’ where our stockings had hard candy, an orange and some peanuts in shells. Sometimes our one or two...
Transition Planning
On Saturday, my daughter and I attended a Wills and Estate planning seminar. She was shocked into awareness of all the preparation she would need to do in order to...
Transition Planning
On Saturday, my daughter and I attended a Wills and Estate planning seminar. She was shocked into awareness of all the preparation she would need to do in order to...
Blessing Galore!
This weekend my grandson invited me to join he and his partner at the Saskatoon Farm near Okotoks, Alberta for their Fall Festival celebration. What resulted was one of the...
Blessing Galore!
This weekend my grandson invited me to join he and his partner at the Saskatoon Farm near Okotoks, Alberta for their Fall Festival celebration. What resulted was one of the...
Are You Ready?
One of the most famous women in the world recently died. Queen Elizabeth II was on the throne for 70 years and amazingly that means that approximately eighty percent of...
Are You Ready?
One of the most famous women in the world recently died. Queen Elizabeth II was on the throne for 70 years and amazingly that means that approximately eighty percent of...