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Special Occasions
Every day of one's life is important but there are four that I believe have particular significance. 1. Birth - On the day you are born, your whole family tree...
Special Occasions
Every day of one's life is important but there are four that I believe have particular significance. 1. Birth - On the day you are born, your whole family tree...
Celebrate!
The first Monday in August offers a long weekend to many Canadians. Each province, however, has adopted a different name for the civic holiday. We hear it called Saskatchewan Day,...
Celebrate!
The first Monday in August offers a long weekend to many Canadians. Each province, however, has adopted a different name for the civic holiday. We hear it called Saskatchewan Day,...
Sixty-Five Years Young!
Well, on August 7th I will have my sixty-fifth birthday! I can't really identify any significant changes in my health or personal life but there are a number of things...
Sixty-Five Years Young!
Well, on August 7th I will have my sixty-fifth birthday! I can't really identify any significant changes in my health or personal life but there are a number of things...
Influence: Parenting and Grandparenting
We had three graduations in our family this year, so spring was busy! Andrew turned eighteen in May and graduated from grade twelve in June. I was surprised to watch...
Influence: Parenting and Grandparenting
We had three graduations in our family this year, so spring was busy! Andrew turned eighteen in May and graduated from grade twelve in June. I was surprised to watch...
Idaho Bound
While you are reading this, I will be in the mountains of Idaho. (At least that's the plan). As you likely know already, I have a strong interest in genealogy....
Idaho Bound
While you are reading this, I will be in the mountains of Idaho. (At least that's the plan). As you likely know already, I have a strong interest in genealogy....
The Family Operation
I have a lot of clients who come to see me because of problems arise when family members work together in businesses or farming operations. This is an area that...
The Family Operation
I have a lot of clients who come to see me because of problems arise when family members work together in businesses or farming operations. This is an area that...
Different Types of Mothers
When I was a child we would wear an artificial carnation to church on Mother's Day. Red or pink meant that one's mother was alive whereas white indicated that the...
Different Types of Mothers
When I was a child we would wear an artificial carnation to church on Mother's Day. Red or pink meant that one's mother was alive whereas white indicated that the...
Royalty: Victoria Day and Queen Elizabeth II
This year Victoria Day is scheduled for May 22. Although the holiday was named for Queen Victoria, it is her granddaughter Queen Elizabeth who is now honoured on that date....
Royalty: Victoria Day and Queen Elizabeth II
This year Victoria Day is scheduled for May 22. Although the holiday was named for Queen Victoria, it is her granddaughter Queen Elizabeth who is now honoured on that date....
Fads and Fashion
Do any of you remember party lines or eight-tracks or home milk delivery by a horse and wagon? All those things were part of everyday life forty or fifty years...
Fads and Fashion
Do any of you remember party lines or eight-tracks or home milk delivery by a horse and wagon? All those things were part of everyday life forty or fifty years...
Are You Creating a Monster?
I am often surprised when someone tells me that they are or aren't doing something because they are concerned about another's person's reaction. They don't want to cause anger, sadness...
Are You Creating a Monster?
I am often surprised when someone tells me that they are or aren't doing something because they are concerned about another's person's reaction. They don't want to cause anger, sadness...
Fake News
There is a fairly new term that has been floating around for the past few weeks: Fake News. The implication is that journalists and media are making up lies in...
Fake News
There is a fairly new term that has been floating around for the past few weeks: Fake News. The implication is that journalists and media are making up lies in...
It's Over
One of Barbara Streisand's famous hits was the tune "You Don't Bring Me Flowers Anymore" the lyrics of which imply that the romance is over. People sent flowers for a...
It's Over
One of Barbara Streisand's famous hits was the tune "You Don't Bring Me Flowers Anymore" the lyrics of which imply that the romance is over. People sent flowers for a...
Systems: They Make Your Life Easier
If you have ever had problems with eating or going to the bathroom you know what I mean when I say your system is messed up! Perhaps you are like...
Systems: They Make Your Life Easier
If you have ever had problems with eating or going to the bathroom you know what I mean when I say your system is messed up! Perhaps you are like...
Life and Death: A Perspective
I am always pleased when I am invited to Mikaeli's school for Grandparent Day. This year it was held on a Wednesday which is my day off. That meant that...
Life and Death: A Perspective
I am always pleased when I am invited to Mikaeli's school for Grandparent Day. This year it was held on a Wednesday which is my day off. That meant that...
Identity: Who Are You?
I recently watched an interesting video in which Paul McCartney was asked about the break-up of the Beatles. He explained that this was a shock and when it occurred he...
Identity: Who Are You?
I recently watched an interesting video in which Paul McCartney was asked about the break-up of the Beatles. He explained that this was a shock and when it occurred he...
A New Month
I always like starting a new month. Each offers four weeks of interesting opportunities that are just waiting for your involvement. April is even more exciting than most months for...
A New Month
I always like starting a new month. Each offers four weeks of interesting opportunities that are just waiting for your involvement. April is even more exciting than most months for...
A World of Fools
Do you remember the BeeGees? This musical group consisted of three brothers who began singing together when they were small boys. Over the years they brought us many, many hits...
A World of Fools
Do you remember the BeeGees? This musical group consisted of three brothers who began singing together when they were small boys. Over the years they brought us many, many hits...
Happiness or Contentment?
Several times over the years I have had clients who stated that they just wish they could be happy. But when I asked them to describe what they are looking...
Happiness or Contentment?
Several times over the years I have had clients who stated that they just wish they could be happy. But when I asked them to describe what they are looking...
Addictions and Boredom
I have a very interesting client who shared his theory of addiction with me. He stated that he and others use drugs because they are bored. This thought has caused...
Addictions and Boredom
I have a very interesting client who shared his theory of addiction with me. He stated that he and others use drugs because they are bored. This thought has caused...
Top O' The Morning To Ya
I gave myself two Christmas presents in December. One was an upright freezer which I love. The other was a DNA kit. Over the past three or four years I...
Top O' The Morning To Ya
I gave myself two Christmas presents in December. One was an upright freezer which I love. The other was a DNA kit. Over the past three or four years I...