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Give Peach a Chance
Have you ever felt so angry that you lost sleep? Perhaps you actually threw a temper tantrum that afterwards left you with feelings of embarrassment. Are other people avoiding you...
Give Peach a Chance
Have you ever felt so angry that you lost sleep? Perhaps you actually threw a temper tantrum that afterwards left you with feelings of embarrassment. Are other people avoiding you...
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...
Technological Stress!
I remember the day that our family got a television. It was a large curious looking box with antennae pointing towards the ceiling. Two knobs - one for on/off and...
Technological Stress!
I remember the day that our family got a television. It was a large curious looking box with antennae pointing towards the ceiling. Two knobs - one for on/off and...
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...
More or Less?
One of my favorite authors is Dr. Suess. In his popular book “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” he states: Life is one balancing act!. How true! Usually, instead of balance...
More or Less?
One of my favorite authors is Dr. Suess. In his popular book “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” he states: Life is one balancing act!. How true! Usually, instead of balance...
Stop It!
Today I went for my six month follow up after having eyelid surgery. The ophthalmologist told me in passing that he has decided not to do cataract surgery anymore. He...
Stop It!
Today I went for my six month follow up after having eyelid surgery. The ophthalmologist told me in passing that he has decided not to do cataract surgery anymore. He...
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...
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...
Can't Sleep
One of the most difficult challenges in life is when you just can’t sleep. Over the years I have had so many people who feel lethargic and have difficulties thinking...
Can't Sleep
One of the most difficult challenges in life is when you just can’t sleep. Over the years I have had so many people who feel lethargic and have difficulties thinking...
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...
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...
The Mind, Body Connection
This past week I had a colonoscopy – definitely not my favorite thing to do. I really have a hard time drinking the required liters of foul-tasting liquid that cleanse...
The Mind, Body Connection
This past week I had a colonoscopy – definitely not my favorite thing to do. I really have a hard time drinking the required liters of foul-tasting liquid that cleanse...
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...
Change and Rest
There is an old adage that claims “A change is a good as a rest” but I believe that both change and rest are very important. We live in a...
Change and Rest
There is an old adage that claims “A change is a good as a rest” but I believe that both change and rest are very important. We live in a...
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...