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Memories
Recently I noticed a huge, heavy box on a high shelf in my storage room. Because it wasn’t labelled I had absolutely no idea what was in it. How shocked...
Memories
Recently I noticed a huge, heavy box on a high shelf in my storage room. Because it wasn’t labelled I had absolutely no idea what was in it. How shocked...
Putting Things in Order
December is usually a very busy month for me, but this year was probably the craziest yet! The fact that I have been working from home for nine months meant...
Putting Things in Order
December is usually a very busy month for me, but this year was probably the craziest yet! The fact that I have been working from home for nine months meant...
Mary's Story
We have had quite a year! No one ever could ever have predicted the way that our whole world would change in a matter of just a few months. Each...
Mary's Story
We have had quite a year! No one ever could ever have predicted the way that our whole world would change in a matter of just a few months. Each...
Retirement Thoughts
I am way beyond the magic number that is generally considered retirement age. Often people ask me why I continue to work. There isn’t just one answer to that question. ...
Retirement Thoughts
I am way beyond the magic number that is generally considered retirement age. Often people ask me why I continue to work. There isn’t just one answer to that question. ...
Honouring Our Veterans
Over the years I have had the privilege of working with many Veterans and they have taught me so much about the sacrifices they made for our freedom. I used...
Honouring Our Veterans
Over the years I have had the privilege of working with many Veterans and they have taught me so much about the sacrifices they made for our freedom. I used...
Noticing Daily Gifts
Last Saturday I had a long list of things that needed to be done so got an early start. I headed to my office to drop off and pick...
Noticing Daily Gifts
Last Saturday I had a long list of things that needed to be done so got an early start. I headed to my office to drop off and pick...
A Challenge
I always try things that I recommend for my clients to make sure that they are reasonable and achievable. Over the years, when clients have indicated that they are struggling...
A Challenge
I always try things that I recommend for my clients to make sure that they are reasonable and achievable. Over the years, when clients have indicated that they are struggling...
It Only Takes Two to Get Married
My mom and dad were married on July 4, 1951. That morning mom went shopping for blue shoes to match her wedding dress. She knew that stores in Regina closed...
It Only Takes Two to Get Married
My mom and dad were married on July 4, 1951. That morning mom went shopping for blue shoes to match her wedding dress. She knew that stores in Regina closed...
Parenting During A Pandemic
The pandemic has changed all our lives and for the last few weeks family members have been together at home due to self-isolation requirements. I have noticed that those who...
Parenting During A Pandemic
The pandemic has changed all our lives and for the last few weeks family members have been together at home due to self-isolation requirements. I have noticed that those who...
What Makes Canada Unique?
It doesn't seem to matter where you go in the world, Canadians are welcomed. We somehow have developed a reputation as being kind, safe, friendly and helpful. But, unfortunately, not...
What Makes Canada Unique?
It doesn't seem to matter where you go in the world, Canadians are welcomed. We somehow have developed a reputation as being kind, safe, friendly and helpful. But, unfortunately, not...
It Feels Like the 1950s
The pandemic that we have been experiencing has caused so many changes in our lives. I was thinking the other day that a lot of what we are doing reminds...
It Feels Like the 1950s
The pandemic that we have been experiencing has caused so many changes in our lives. I was thinking the other day that a lot of what we are doing reminds...
Happy Everything!
Shortly after my son moved to Medicine Hat and began working in my private practice, he encouraged me to do some downsizing at the office. I will never forget how...
Happy Everything!
Shortly after my son moved to Medicine Hat and began working in my private practice, he encouraged me to do some downsizing at the office. I will never forget how...
Merry Christmas - Not Necessarily a Good Greeting!
The Merriam Webster dictionary defines the word "merry" as full of gaiety and high spirits. Unfortunately, that does not describe everyone's experience on any day of the year, let alone...
Merry Christmas - Not Necessarily a Good Greeting!
The Merriam Webster dictionary defines the word "merry" as full of gaiety and high spirits. Unfortunately, that does not describe everyone's experience on any day of the year, let alone...
A New Year With New Goals
January is usually a time for setting goals and unfortunately by February many people find that some of them have been abandoned. The gyms are not as full. The musical...
A New Year With New Goals
January is usually a time for setting goals and unfortunately by February many people find that some of them have been abandoned. The gyms are not as full. The musical...
The Month of October
Have you ever wondered about the origin of certain words? This weekend I was thinking about the word "October" and decided to look it up. The Roman calendar only had...
The Month of October
Have you ever wondered about the origin of certain words? This weekend I was thinking about the word "October" and decided to look it up. The Roman calendar only had...
Giving Back Because of Thanks
When my mom died I "inherited" boxes and boxes of black and white photos. Many of them showed soldiers in uniform with their arms around her. I really don't know...
Giving Back Because of Thanks
When my mom died I "inherited" boxes and boxes of black and white photos. Many of them showed soldiers in uniform with their arms around her. I really don't know...
Our Heritage
Even though there are a variety of names in Canada for the first Monday of August, most areas of the country observe it as a public holiday. In Alberta we...
Our Heritage
Even though there are a variety of names in Canada for the first Monday of August, most areas of the country observe it as a public holiday. In Alberta we...
Where Is Your Home?
The Merriam-Webster dictionary has several different definitions for the word "home". One states that it is a place of residence. Another defines it as a familiar or usual setting or...
Where Is Your Home?
The Merriam-Webster dictionary has several different definitions for the word "home". One states that it is a place of residence. Another defines it as a familiar or usual setting or...
Stand On Guard
When I was a child, we were taught about patriotism. Every morning at school we would stand erect facing the flag at the front of the room while singing O...
Stand On Guard
When I was a child, we were taught about patriotism. Every morning at school we would stand erect facing the flag at the front of the room while singing O...
Pretend You Live Alone
So often I hear family members complain about how others make a mess and are not willing to help with the cleanup. They want things done a certain way at...
Pretend You Live Alone
So often I hear family members complain about how others make a mess and are not willing to help with the cleanup. They want things done a certain way at...