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What is Success?
I confess that until today I didn’t know anything about the game of cricket and had certainly never heard of Hansie Cronje. Then I stumbled about a powerful movie titled...
What is Success?
I confess that until today I didn’t know anything about the game of cricket and had certainly never heard of Hansie Cronje. Then I stumbled about a powerful movie titled...
Be Well
Often people tell me that they are doing “poorly”. They don’t have any diagnosis and can’t identify a reason for their malaise. This situation can go on for days, weeks...
Be Well
Often people tell me that they are doing “poorly”. They don’t have any diagnosis and can’t identify a reason for their malaise. This situation can go on for days, weeks...
Loss
Often we talk about grief only in connection with death of another person but there are many other things that can throw us into grief such as: Career Change -...
Loss
Often we talk about grief only in connection with death of another person but there are many other things that can throw us into grief such as: Career Change -...
Your Personal Bylaws
I live in a large resort-like community in Calgary and our residents have recently been asked to review and comment on the Bylaws so the committee who is doing revisions...
Your Personal Bylaws
I live in a large resort-like community in Calgary and our residents have recently been asked to review and comment on the Bylaws so the committee who is doing revisions...
Thank You Veterans
More than ten years ago I received my first referral from Veterans Affairs to work with one of the bravest people I have ever met. Since then, I have been...
Thank You Veterans
More than ten years ago I received my first referral from Veterans Affairs to work with one of the bravest people I have ever met. Since then, I have been...
Good Manners
Life was certainly different when I grew up. I admit that this was a very long time ago and some might think that my age is showing that I am...
Good Manners
Life was certainly different when I grew up. I admit that this was a very long time ago and some might think that my age is showing that I am...
Inflation
Most of us have been shocked by the rising prices that seem to increase even by the day. Slight concern has moved to worry and, in some cases, panic! Even...
Inflation
Most of us have been shocked by the rising prices that seem to increase even by the day. Slight concern has moved to worry and, in some cases, panic! Even...
Blessing Galore!
This weekend my grandson invited me to join he and his partner at the Saskatoon Farm near Okotoks, Alberta for their Fall Festival celebration. What resulted was one of the...
Blessing Galore!
This weekend my grandson invited me to join he and his partner at the Saskatoon Farm near Okotoks, Alberta for their Fall Festival celebration. What resulted was one of the...
Are You Ready?
One of the most famous women in the world recently died. Queen Elizabeth II was on the throne for 70 years and amazingly that means that approximately eighty percent of...
Are You Ready?
One of the most famous women in the world recently died. Queen Elizabeth II was on the throne for 70 years and amazingly that means that approximately eighty percent of...
Choices
In the well-known play “Hamlet” written by William Shakespeare there is a character named Polonius. His role is to serve as counselor to King Claudius and although some people value...
Choices
In the well-known play “Hamlet” written by William Shakespeare there is a character named Polonius. His role is to serve as counselor to King Claudius and although some people value...
Movement
This week I was thinking about the importance of being active. For my birthday, last August I purchased a new car. There are only 1000 kilometers on it because I...
Movement
This week I was thinking about the importance of being active. For my birthday, last August I purchased a new car. There are only 1000 kilometers on it because I...
It's Only A Number
On Sunday I celebrated what the Bible would describe as “three score and ten” years. It was a lovely day and I enjoyed contact with many who offered greetings. I...
It's Only A Number
On Sunday I celebrated what the Bible would describe as “three score and ten” years. It was a lovely day and I enjoyed contact with many who offered greetings. I...
Somethings Never Change
This week I have been thinking about the attitudes that people have towards change. Some people dread it, others resist it and a third group embraces it. Years ago, while...
Somethings Never Change
This week I have been thinking about the attitudes that people have towards change. Some people dread it, others resist it and a third group embraces it. Years ago, while...
Soaking Up Summer!
Today I was thinking about summer days as a child. My sister and I were as brown as berries from spending time in the sun. Some of the lifeguards at...
Soaking Up Summer!
Today I was thinking about summer days as a child. My sister and I were as brown as berries from spending time in the sun. Some of the lifeguards at...
Prepping
It doesn’t matter where you turn, people are talking about global conflicts, supply chain problems, super inflation and devaluing of assets such as dollars, crypto currencies and the stock market. ...
Prepping
It doesn’t matter where you turn, people are talking about global conflicts, supply chain problems, super inflation and devaluing of assets such as dollars, crypto currencies and the stock market. ...
I Love This Country!
I am a proud Canadian. I love the memories of growing up in small town Saskatchewan where everyone kept an eye out for each other. That didn’t just mean congratulating...
I Love This Country!
I am a proud Canadian. I love the memories of growing up in small town Saskatchewan where everyone kept an eye out for each other. That didn’t just mean congratulating...
Division of Labour
People have frequently heard me say that I believe everyone should have the experience of living alone for a period of time. When there is a mess in the residence...
Division of Labour
People have frequently heard me say that I believe everyone should have the experience of living alone for a period of time. When there is a mess in the residence...
Fear Not
I remember a few years ago when a co-worker asked, “Do you know what I love about you?” My reply was “No but tell me quickly for things like that...
Fear Not
I remember a few years ago when a co-worker asked, “Do you know what I love about you?” My reply was “No but tell me quickly for things like that...
Episodic Problems
This spring the Queen had her ninety-sixth birthday and is still working! Over the past months, however, she has been doing this in a different way than in the past. ...
Episodic Problems
This spring the Queen had her ninety-sixth birthday and is still working! Over the past months, however, she has been doing this in a different way than in the past. ...
Glass Balls
Over the years we hear things and gather gems of wisdom that can alter the rest of our lives. I remember more than a decade ago when I attended a...
Glass Balls
Over the years we hear things and gather gems of wisdom that can alter the rest of our lives. I remember more than a decade ago when I attended a...