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Give Until It Hurts!
I get very confused when it comes to money. We turn on the television and hear about high unemployment, recession and the fact that the global economy is threatening to...
Give Until It Hurts!
I get very confused when it comes to money. We turn on the television and hear about high unemployment, recession and the fact that the global economy is threatening to...
Whatever Happened to Customer Service?
One of my grandsons lives in another province so I decided to purchase a gift certificate for his twelfth birthday. A young man at the far away city's music store...
Whatever Happened to Customer Service?
One of my grandsons lives in another province so I decided to purchase a gift certificate for his twelfth birthday. A young man at the far away city's music store...
Census, Taxes, and Health Care
I remember a time when the census taker would come to the house and fill out a form to record information about each person who lived in that residence. During...
Census, Taxes, and Health Care
I remember a time when the census taker would come to the house and fill out a form to record information about each person who lived in that residence. During...
Thresholds
There are a number of interesting theories about the origin of the word "threshold". In ancient times houses were built at ground level. Families who were poor therefore had dirt...
Thresholds
There are a number of interesting theories about the origin of the word "threshold". In ancient times houses were built at ground level. Families who were poor therefore had dirt...
Are You Lonesome Tonight?
"I'm bored". I used to think that this meant that there wasn't enough to do. Now I know that the person who makes the statement actually wants to be entertained...
Are You Lonesome Tonight?
"I'm bored". I used to think that this meant that there wasn't enough to do. Now I know that the person who makes the statement actually wants to be entertained...
The Danger of Using Social Media
Do you think you would ever walk into a bar, stand on a table and start shouting out all the details of your life? What about walking up to a...
The Danger of Using Social Media
Do you think you would ever walk into a bar, stand on a table and start shouting out all the details of your life? What about walking up to a...
Some Things Can't Be Buried Forever
Recently, thirty-three South American miners who were trapped underground for more than two months were rescued in a miraculous global collaboration. The world sat watching images and hearing stories told...
Some Things Can't Be Buried Forever
Recently, thirty-three South American miners who were trapped underground for more than two months were rescued in a miraculous global collaboration. The world sat watching images and hearing stories told...
I Just Want This to Be Over
Often when I am working with people who are going through a divorce they repeatedly say "I just want it to be over". I think they wish that the person...
I Just Want This to Be Over
Often when I am working with people who are going through a divorce they repeatedly say "I just want it to be over". I think they wish that the person...
The Most Expensive Month of the Year
Year after year I hear people talk about how much money they spent, how they over-ate and how exhausted they are following their December "celebrations". The glow of the holidays...
The Most Expensive Month of the Year
Year after year I hear people talk about how much money they spent, how they over-ate and how exhausted they are following their December "celebrations". The glow of the holidays...
Hoarding
Television has recently opened the public's eyes with their weekly series entitled "Hoarding". Many had no idea that others live like those portrayed in the show. Mind you, the producers...
Hoarding
Television has recently opened the public's eyes with their weekly series entitled "Hoarding". Many had no idea that others live like those portrayed in the show. Mind you, the producers...
Attitude - I Am So Thankful
This morning I woke up! I wasn't in a coma - or a hospital. I walked to the bathroom and everything worked! I didn't need kidney dialysis or a colostomy...
Attitude - I Am So Thankful
This morning I woke up! I wasn't in a coma - or a hospital. I walked to the bathroom and everything worked! I didn't need kidney dialysis or a colostomy...
When Are You Ready to Enter a New Relationship?...
The divorce rate is high and relationships outside of marriage frequently end. There can be a lot of pain and anger associated with loss of a partner - especially if...
When Are You Ready to Enter a New Relationship?...
The divorce rate is high and relationships outside of marriage frequently end. There can be a lot of pain and anger associated with loss of a partner - especially if...
Renovations Can Drive You Crazy!
My sister and her husband decided to put new siding on their house and garage. They chose the colour, purchased the materials and eagerly looked forward to the finished result...
Renovations Can Drive You Crazy!
My sister and her husband decided to put new siding on their house and garage. They chose the colour, purchased the materials and eagerly looked forward to the finished result...
Things That Stop You From Returning to School
It's time to get the children ready to start school again. Preparing their clothing, supplies and little minds can be a demanding task! There might be some hesitation or reluctance...
Things That Stop You From Returning to School
It's time to get the children ready to start school again. Preparing their clothing, supplies and little minds can be a demanding task! There might be some hesitation or reluctance...
You Get What You Ask For!
Have you ever noticed that people often seem to be able predict situations and or events that will happen to them in the future? Clients frequently make statements and then...
You Get What You Ask For!
Have you ever noticed that people often seem to be able predict situations and or events that will happen to them in the future? Clients frequently make statements and then...
I'm Worried About My Grandchild
It's hard being a grandparent. You see we are filled with this overwhelming love for the little person and, at the same time, feel that we know exactly what that...
I'm Worried About My Grandchild
It's hard being a grandparent. You see we are filled with this overwhelming love for the little person and, at the same time, feel that we know exactly what that...
Does Your Child Think You Are an ATM?
I believe that one of the greatest sins of modern society is that people hardly ever touch money. They use debit and credit cards, write cheques, pay bills electronically and...
Does Your Child Think You Are an ATM?
I believe that one of the greatest sins of modern society is that people hardly ever touch money. They use debit and credit cards, write cheques, pay bills electronically and...
The Gift of Friendship
I was recently invited by a couple who I have known for some time to join them for Saturday dinner at their home. Because it was a warm evening we...
The Gift of Friendship
I was recently invited by a couple who I have known for some time to join them for Saturday dinner at their home. Because it was a warm evening we...
Do You Have an Anxiety Disorder?
Everyone feels the normal human emotions, nervousness or worry at times, especially when life difficulties occur, a test is to be written or a serious problem needs to be solved....
Do You Have an Anxiety Disorder?
Everyone feels the normal human emotions, nervousness or worry at times, especially when life difficulties occur, a test is to be written or a serious problem needs to be solved....
The Wildwater Walking Club
I recently travelled to Saskatoon for my granddaughter's grade eight graduation. As I stood in a shop looking at the book choices at the airport I realized that most of...
The Wildwater Walking Club
I recently travelled to Saskatoon for my granddaughter's grade eight graduation. As I stood in a shop looking at the book choices at the airport I realized that most of...