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Stand Against Fear
Journalists know that "what leads - bleeds". People read newspapers and listen to news when there are exciting - not boring - things happening. Twenty-four-hour internet and television broadcasts can...
Stand Against Fear
Journalists know that "what leads - bleeds". People read newspapers and listen to news when there are exciting - not boring - things happening. Twenty-four-hour internet and television broadcasts can...
Believe What Others Do
Often individuals are disappointed or resentful after a person who they trust lets them down. Anyone can make promises or say things that they don't mean, and problems occurs if...
Believe What Others Do
Often individuals are disappointed or resentful after a person who they trust lets them down. Anyone can make promises or say things that they don't mean, and problems occurs if...
Professional Silos
I was raised in a small town in southern Saskatchewan. We had a couple of doctors and a small hospital but seldom had any contact with "specialists" and if required,...
Professional Silos
I was raised in a small town in southern Saskatchewan. We had a couple of doctors and a small hospital but seldom had any contact with "specialists" and if required,...
Hard Work and Courage
When my granddaughter Janaya graduated from high school in Saskatoon the school gave her a one-thousand-dollar scholarship for university. She is intelligent but also has an amazing work ethic and...
Hard Work and Courage
When my granddaughter Janaya graduated from high school in Saskatoon the school gave her a one-thousand-dollar scholarship for university. She is intelligent but also has an amazing work ethic and...
Slow Down: One Step At A Time
A few years ago, I telephoned a mentor and said "I don't know if I want to live in British Columbia". She was surprised and asked for more information. I...
Slow Down: One Step At A Time
A few years ago, I telephoned a mentor and said "I don't know if I want to live in British Columbia". She was surprised and asked for more information. I...
Valentine: Love Is Not Enough
I recently spoke at the wedding of a dear friend. My message to the couple who had made vows that day might have surprised some of those who were listening....
Valentine: Love Is Not Enough
I recently spoke at the wedding of a dear friend. My message to the couple who had made vows that day might have surprised some of those who were listening....
Think Young
I usually smile when I am around young children but there isn't a bigger grin that when I am with my three-year old granddaughter, Nariya. We spent some time together...
Think Young
I usually smile when I am around young children but there isn't a bigger grin that when I am with my three-year old granddaughter, Nariya. We spent some time together...
Establishing Routine
I remember when I had my first child. We lived in a basement suite in Tisdale, Saskatchewan. Our landlady told me that the secret to having healthy and happy babies...
Establishing Routine
I remember when I had my first child. We lived in a basement suite in Tisdale, Saskatchewan. Our landlady told me that the secret to having healthy and happy babies...
Your Children Are Now Adults
I believe that our job as parents is to work ourselves out of a job. This means that it is wise to teach our children how to be independent. Unfortunately,...
Your Children Are Now Adults
I believe that our job as parents is to work ourselves out of a job. This means that it is wise to teach our children how to be independent. Unfortunately,...
Facing Consequences
Sir Isaac Newton was a scientist who studied motion. His third law states: "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction". Simply put, this means that in every...
Facing Consequences
Sir Isaac Newton was a scientist who studied motion. His third law states: "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction". Simply put, this means that in every...
Good Enough?
Whitney Houston co-starred with Kevin Costner in the 1992 movie "The Bodyguard". The film was a worldwide hit grossing $411 million. It was Whitney's acting debut and the soundtrack was...
Good Enough?
Whitney Houston co-starred with Kevin Costner in the 1992 movie "The Bodyguard". The film was a worldwide hit grossing $411 million. It was Whitney's acting debut and the soundtrack was...
What Is Confidence and How Do We Get It?
There are different definitions of the word "confidence" and different ways of viewing the concept. Keeping a secret - When you have a close friend or co-worker who will...
What Is Confidence and How Do We Get It?
There are different definitions of the word "confidence" and different ways of viewing the concept. Keeping a secret - When you have a close friend or co-worker who will...
The Times They Are a Changing But Some Things S...
When I grew up Boxing Day sales were a big thing. Now the trend is to make purchases on Black Friday. Many retailers are concerned about the fact that online...
The Times They Are a Changing But Some Things S...
When I grew up Boxing Day sales were a big thing. Now the trend is to make purchases on Black Friday. Many retailers are concerned about the fact that online...
Mentors - Having and Being One
Dr. Ben Carson rose from humble beginnings as the son of a single parent to become a trailblazing brain surgeon. Many of us remember the time when he separated congenital...
Mentors - Having and Being One
Dr. Ben Carson rose from humble beginnings as the son of a single parent to become a trailblazing brain surgeon. Many of us remember the time when he separated congenital...
Faith and Politics
Often, I have heard individuals say that the most controversial topics in life involve religion and politics. What they don't probably think about is the fact that most people have...
Faith and Politics
Often, I have heard individuals say that the most controversial topics in life involve religion and politics. What they don't probably think about is the fact that most people have...
Expectations and Disappointments
A few years ago I met Kate Hammett Vaughan, a wonderful soloist who was nominated for a Juno Award. We arranged for me to travel to her home in Vancouver...
Expectations and Disappointments
A few years ago I met Kate Hammett Vaughan, a wonderful soloist who was nominated for a Juno Award. We arranged for me to travel to her home in Vancouver...
Celebrate Life Regularly
This past weekend I was at a wedding reception! What a wonderful event! The bride and groom who live in different countries have each travelled extensively. She speaks seven languages!...
Celebrate Life Regularly
This past weekend I was at a wedding reception! What a wonderful event! The bride and groom who live in different countries have each travelled extensively. She speaks seven languages!...
Making Emotional Choices
Have you ever watched those television shows where individuals give up their lives to move to another country to be with a person they met online? They do all this...
Making Emotional Choices
Have you ever watched those television shows where individuals give up their lives to move to another country to be with a person they met online? They do all this...
Are You Content or Happy?
Often, I have people tell me that they just want to be happy and think that I can give them a formula! My first response is that first you have...
Are You Content or Happy?
Often, I have people tell me that they just want to be happy and think that I can give them a formula! My first response is that first you have...
Superman - The Real Christopher Reeves
Christopher Reeve was born into a wealthy family in 1952. Reeve excelled academically, athletically, and onstage. His good looks and determination combined with an excellent education led to his 1978...
Superman - The Real Christopher Reeves
Christopher Reeve was born into a wealthy family in 1952. Reeve excelled academically, athletically, and onstage. His good looks and determination combined with an excellent education led to his 1978...