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Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart
Ruth Klaassen is amazing! I not only have the privilege of knowing her as a Westman Village neighbour but also have enjoyed several hours as the beneficiary of her wisdom...
Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart
Ruth Klaassen is amazing! I not only have the privilege of knowing her as a Westman Village neighbour but also have enjoyed several hours as the beneficiary of her wisdom...
Thanksgiving
It isn’t easy to think of new things to say in my column that has been published for almost three decades. In fact, it’s almost thirty times that I have...
Thanksgiving
It isn’t easy to think of new things to say in my column that has been published for almost three decades. In fact, it’s almost thirty times that I have...
Labour Day
Most countries in the world honour workers annually. International Workers’ Day occurs on May 1st of each year in many places. In Canada, we celebrate what we call Labour Day...
Labour Day
Most countries in the world honour workers annually. International Workers’ Day occurs on May 1st of each year in many places. In Canada, we celebrate what we call Labour Day...
We Used to..
Recently, we had a couple of family weddings and got together with people who we had promised to see for a long time. It is easy to make these promises...
We Used to..
Recently, we had a couple of family weddings and got together with people who we had promised to see for a long time. It is easy to make these promises...
In and Out
Many years ago, when I was an employee at Alberta Mental Health, I attended a seminar by speaker David Irvine. His background as a therapist and great insight challenged registrants...
In and Out
Many years ago, when I was an employee at Alberta Mental Health, I attended a seminar by speaker David Irvine. His background as a therapist and great insight challenged registrants...
Growing Strong
Just because I have four university degrees, people tend to think that I am smart and can do anything! Not true! I live in a community at the south...
Growing Strong
Just because I have four university degrees, people tend to think that I am smart and can do anything! Not true! I live in a community at the south...
Stuff
We live in a diverse world where there are many different perspectives. Some people are classed as hoarders while others are called minimalists. Then there are the preppers who feel...
Stuff
We live in a diverse world where there are many different perspectives. Some people are classed as hoarders while others are called minimalists. Then there are the preppers who feel...
Environmental Cocerns
There has been a lot of talk lately about collecting taxes to try to deal with the environment. Funny how we all live on the same globe with different countries...
Environmental Cocerns
There has been a lot of talk lately about collecting taxes to try to deal with the environment. Funny how we all live on the same globe with different countries...
Motivation
Why does it seem so easy to just sit around and think about things that you haven’t done yet? We can lull ourselves into a state of lethargy which unfortunately...
Motivation
Why does it seem so easy to just sit around and think about things that you haven’t done yet? We can lull ourselves into a state of lethargy which unfortunately...
Celebration of Life
This week I attended an event to honour my friend who died two months ago. There were so many things that caught my attention during the evening! First of...
Celebration of Life
This week I attended an event to honour my friend who died two months ago. There were so many things that caught my attention during the evening! First of...
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...