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Navigating the Journey
One of the things that I was NOT looking forward to during my move to Calgary was driving in the big city. You see, Medicine Hat spoiled me by the...
Navigating the Journey
One of the things that I was NOT looking forward to during my move to Calgary was driving in the big city. You see, Medicine Hat spoiled me by the...
Life's Surprises
When I moved to Medicine Hat twenty-five years ago, I had no idea that I would love this city so much. Over the years, I have been able to build...
Life's Surprises
When I moved to Medicine Hat twenty-five years ago, I had no idea that I would love this city so much. Over the years, I have been able to build...
One Country
I have learned that no matter where we go in the world, Canadians are welcomed. We have a good reputation of being kind, honest, and peace-loving. In fact, there is...
One Country
I have learned that no matter where we go in the world, Canadians are welcomed. We have a good reputation of being kind, honest, and peace-loving. In fact, there is...
May Long Weekend
Well, we are in pandemic lockdown again but that doesn’t change the dates on the calendar. No matter what happens, one of the favourite holidays, May long weekend with soon...
May Long Weekend
Well, we are in pandemic lockdown again but that doesn’t change the dates on the calendar. No matter what happens, one of the favourite holidays, May long weekend with soon...
Mother's Day
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...
Mother's Day
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...
Honouring Mothers
The first time that Mother’s Day was officially celebrated was on May 10, 1908 at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virgina, USA. The originator who established it was...
Honouring Mothers
The first time that Mother’s Day was officially celebrated was on May 10, 1908 at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virgina, USA. The originator who established it was...
Finally Spring
The past few weeks I have taken great joy in the fact that I can open my bedroom window and patio door! There’s nothing like the wonderful breeze that floats...
Finally Spring
The past few weeks I have taken great joy in the fact that I can open my bedroom window and patio door! There’s nothing like the wonderful breeze that floats...
What do you Believe?
Well, we are entering Easter week – a time when Christians throughout the world celebrate! But there are many different perspectives and practices for those who claim to be Christian....
What do you Believe?
Well, we are entering Easter week – a time when Christians throughout the world celebrate! But there are many different perspectives and practices for those who claim to be Christian....
Spring Fling
In 1933 Irving Berlin wrote and published the song “Easter Parade”. Fifteen years later Judy Garland starred in a movie of the same name. The themes of these involved...
Spring Fling
In 1933 Irving Berlin wrote and published the song “Easter Parade”. Fifteen years later Judy Garland starred in a movie of the same name. The themes of these involved...
Indoctrinate, Condition or Brainwash?
I remember hearing a story about a woman who went to the butcher to buy meat. She asked him for a ten-pound roast but added that she wanted a couple...
Indoctrinate, Condition or Brainwash?
I remember hearing a story about a woman who went to the butcher to buy meat. She asked him for a ten-pound roast but added that she wanted a couple...
Loving During a Pandemic
It is almost impossible to stage a traditional Valentine’s Day outing when everyone is locked up or wearing masks and distancing at least six feet apart. The days of...
Loving During a Pandemic
It is almost impossible to stage a traditional Valentine’s Day outing when everyone is locked up or wearing masks and distancing at least six feet apart. The days of...
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...