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Planning for the Unplanned
This week, despite the arm injuries from my escalator accident, I got spring fever and decided to get the patio ready for outdoor living. Washing all the patio furniture and...
Planning for the Unplanned
This week, despite the arm injuries from my escalator accident, I got spring fever and decided to get the patio ready for outdoor living. Washing all the patio furniture and...
Forgiveness
Each year, as we enter the Easter season, my thoughts go towards the interesting concepts around forgiveness. Often, I am saddened to hear people talk about how they will...
Forgiveness
Each year, as we enter the Easter season, my thoughts go towards the interesting concepts around forgiveness. Often, I am saddened to hear people talk about how they will...
Human Connections
Our flight had just landed in Calgary, and I was thankful for the lovely days that I had enjoyed in Kauai. My driver was waiting to take me the final...
Human Connections
Our flight had just landed in Calgary, and I was thankful for the lovely days that I had enjoyed in Kauai. My driver was waiting to take me the final...
Love Yourself
Any of my readers who have been following this column for a length of time should be able to attest to the fact that I am a pretty positive person. ...
Love Yourself
Any of my readers who have been following this column for a length of time should be able to attest to the fact that I am a pretty positive person. ...
Happy New Year!
I always try to be politically correct but to be honest I am not sure about all the rules anymore. The goal is to give good wishes without offending anyone....
Happy New Year!
I always try to be politically correct but to be honest I am not sure about all the rules anymore. The goal is to give good wishes without offending anyone....
Practical Christmas Thoughts!
As I sit in my warm condo, looking out at the snow, I think of the story from ancient scriptures that resulted in the worldwide holiday that we refer to...
Practical Christmas Thoughts!
As I sit in my warm condo, looking out at the snow, I think of the story from ancient scriptures that resulted in the worldwide holiday that we refer to...
Plan Amazing
Is it just me or are the months passing faster and faster with every year? It seems like I just took the decorations down and now it is time to...
Plan Amazing
Is it just me or are the months passing faster and faster with every year? It seems like I just took the decorations down and now it is time to...
If Your Are a Veteran
Over the years I have been fortunate to have worked with Canadian, British and American veterans. This has given me great insight into the unique and sacrificial roles that military...
If Your Are a Veteran
Over the years I have been fortunate to have worked with Canadian, British and American veterans. This has given me great insight into the unique and sacrificial roles that military...
Giving Thanks
Every year Canadians celebrate a day of Thanksgiving near the beginning of October and Americans celebrate the same at the end of November. Focus is usually on food, family and...
Giving Thanks
Every year Canadians celebrate a day of Thanksgiving near the beginning of October and Americans celebrate the same at the end of November. Focus is usually on food, family and...
Decision-Making
This week I registered for a course offered by the International Trade Council. The instructor, Edmond Mellina, of Toronto operates a company called ORCHANGO whose goal is to help transform...
Decision-Making
This week I registered for a course offered by the International Trade Council. The instructor, Edmond Mellina, of Toronto operates a company called ORCHANGO whose goal is to help transform...
Using What We Have
This week my daughter asked me if I would help her do some canning. Now it has been many, many years since I had large gardens and used various ways...
Using What We Have
This week my daughter asked me if I would help her do some canning. Now it has been many, many years since I had large gardens and used various ways...
Family Reunions
Last evening, I flew home from a family reunion that was held in Regina, Saskatchewan. Participants arrived from Hawaii, California, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and New Brunswick. It was interesting...
Family Reunions
Last evening, I flew home from a family reunion that was held in Regina, Saskatchewan. Participants arrived from Hawaii, California, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and New Brunswick. It was interesting...
Communication Landmines
When people retire or start medical leave it is often very difficult. This is not just because they can easily slide into a life without routine but also because they...
Communication Landmines
When people retire or start medical leave it is often very difficult. This is not just because they can easily slide into a life without routine but also because they...
Growing a Life
I have a lovely indoor garden in my kitchen. In contrast, my son-in-law and daughter have a large, well-planned container garden in their backyard. All of us had to do...
Growing a Life
I have a lovely indoor garden in my kitchen. In contrast, my son-in-law and daughter have a large, well-planned container garden in their backyard. All of us had to do...
Embrace Today
When you were a child do you remember wishes that you were older? It didn’t seem fair that other children could do things that you wanted to do. Your parents...
Embrace Today
When you were a child do you remember wishes that you were older? It didn’t seem fair that other children could do things that you wanted to do. Your parents...
Old Fashioned Ideas
These days we hear a lot about global warming, carbon footprints and saving the environment. When I grew up, we didn’t use these terms, but we definitely were encouraged to...
Old Fashioned Ideas
These days we hear a lot about global warming, carbon footprints and saving the environment. When I grew up, we didn’t use these terms, but we definitely were encouraged to...
What Do You Believe?
This is one of the most important weeks for those who are in the Christina faith. Their actions, choices, and hopes are tied to their belief in the crucifixion and...
What Do You Believe?
This is one of the most important weeks for those who are in the Christina faith. Their actions, choices, and hopes are tied to their belief in the crucifixion and...
Crisis!
Over the past weeks there has been considerable talk about events occurring throughout the world that many categorize as a crisis. Before you get all worked up about this, consider...
Crisis!
Over the past weeks there has been considerable talk about events occurring throughout the world that many categorize as a crisis. Before you get all worked up about this, consider...
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...
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...