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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...
A Wonderful Role Model
In April Queen Elizabeth II celebrated yet another birthday. She is now 94 years of age! She and her husband, Prince Philip who will have his 98th birthday this year...
A Wonderful Role Model
In April Queen Elizabeth II celebrated yet another birthday. She is now 94 years of age! She and her husband, Prince Philip who will have his 98th birthday this year...
Spring Isn't Cancelled!
I grew up in Saskatchewan but have to admit that winter isn't my favourite season. I always really look forward to spring and here is why: Nature wakes up...
Spring Isn't Cancelled!
I grew up in Saskatchewan but have to admit that winter isn't my favourite season. I always really look forward to spring and here is why: Nature wakes up...
Noticing Positives
We are living in a world that can be scary and full of unknowns. Never before has there been anything exactly like the COVID-19 pandemic that has been terrorizing the...
Noticing Positives
We are living in a world that can be scary and full of unknowns. Never before has there been anything exactly like the COVID-19 pandemic that has been terrorizing the...
Working From Home Efficiently
Okay, I admit it. I do not transition very well. For years I have built my business providing face-to-face sessions in my office. Now, due to the COVID-19 I have...
Working From Home Efficiently
Okay, I admit it. I do not transition very well. For years I have built my business providing face-to-face sessions in my office. Now, due to the COVID-19 I have...
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...
Who Can You Trust and Why?
I always find it interesting to watch politicians who attack their opponents and then, when they drop out of the race because of lack of support, back the person who...
Who Can You Trust and Why?
I always find it interesting to watch politicians who attack their opponents and then, when they drop out of the race because of lack of support, back the person who...
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...
Breaking Promises Can Hurt Your Business
Your reputation is based on the things that you say and the things that you do. Granted, there might be other people who say negative things about you, but, in...
Breaking Promises Can Hurt Your Business
Your reputation is based on the things that you say and the things that you do. Granted, there might be other people who say negative things about you, but, in...
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...