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Renovations Can Drive You Crazy!
My sister and her husband decided to put new siding on their house and garage. They chose the colour, purchased the materials and eagerly looked forward to the finished result...
Renovations Can Drive You Crazy!
My sister and her husband decided to put new siding on their house and garage. They chose the colour, purchased the materials and eagerly looked forward to the finished result...

Things That Stop You From Returning to School
It's time to get the children ready to start school again. Preparing their clothing, supplies and little minds can be a demanding task! There might be some hesitation or reluctance...
Things That Stop You From Returning to School
It's time to get the children ready to start school again. Preparing their clothing, supplies and little minds can be a demanding task! There might be some hesitation or reluctance...
You Get What You Ask For!
Have you ever noticed that people often seem to be able predict situations and or events that will happen to them in the future? Clients frequently make statements and then...
You Get What You Ask For!
Have you ever noticed that people often seem to be able predict situations and or events that will happen to them in the future? Clients frequently make statements and then...

I'm Worried About My Grandchild
It's hard being a grandparent. You see we are filled with this overwhelming love for the little person and, at the same time, feel that we know exactly what that...
I'm Worried About My Grandchild
It's hard being a grandparent. You see we are filled with this overwhelming love for the little person and, at the same time, feel that we know exactly what that...
Does Your Child Think You Are an ATM?
I believe that one of the greatest sins of modern society is that people hardly ever touch money. They use debit and credit cards, write cheques, pay bills electronically and...
Does Your Child Think You Are an ATM?
I believe that one of the greatest sins of modern society is that people hardly ever touch money. They use debit and credit cards, write cheques, pay bills electronically and...
The Gift of Friendship
I was recently invited by a couple who I have known for some time to join them for Saturday dinner at their home. Because it was a warm evening we...
The Gift of Friendship
I was recently invited by a couple who I have known for some time to join them for Saturday dinner at their home. Because it was a warm evening we...

Do You Have an Anxiety Disorder?
Everyone feels the normal human emotions, nervousness or worry at times, especially when life difficulties occur, a test is to be written or a serious problem needs to be solved....
Do You Have an Anxiety Disorder?
Everyone feels the normal human emotions, nervousness or worry at times, especially when life difficulties occur, a test is to be written or a serious problem needs to be solved....
The Wildwater Walking Club
I recently travelled to Saskatoon for my granddaughter's grade eight graduation. As I stood in a shop looking at the book choices at the airport I realized that most of...
The Wildwater Walking Club
I recently travelled to Saskatoon for my granddaughter's grade eight graduation. As I stood in a shop looking at the book choices at the airport I realized that most of...

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Tonight I was watching the popular television show "Who wants to be a Millionaire?" and began thinking that it would be great if life was like this. Imagine what it...
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Tonight I was watching the popular television show "Who wants to be a Millionaire?" and began thinking that it would be great if life was like this. Imagine what it...

How to Save Money Now!
A few years ago I worked with a lady who stated that she refused to buy groceries unless her fridge was completely empty. She explained that otherwise it was just...
How to Save Money Now!
A few years ago I worked with a lady who stated that she refused to buy groceries unless her fridge was completely empty. She explained that otherwise it was just...
What Do Your Adult Children Need?
I was recently visiting with another professional in the community who teased me about wanting pro bono services for his staff. I quickly informed him that everyone wants free therapy...
What Do Your Adult Children Need?
I was recently visiting with another professional in the community who teased me about wanting pro bono services for his staff. I quickly informed him that everyone wants free therapy...
Forgiveness
When it comes to forgiveness I think we have it all wrong. Most people refuse to forgive someone who has hurt them, thinking that it will "serve them...
Forgiveness
When it comes to forgiveness I think we have it all wrong. Most people refuse to forgive someone who has hurt them, thinking that it will "serve them...
Spoken From the Heart
Laura Bush was born in Texas and raised as an only child where she formed strong bonds particularly with her father. Little would she know that the years ahead would...
Spoken From the Heart
Laura Bush was born in Texas and raised as an only child where she formed strong bonds particularly with her father. Little would she know that the years ahead would...
The Bridge - The Life and Rise of Barack Obama
"The Bridge" describes the very personal details of the family and life of Barack Obama as well as the political and social conditions which allowed him to become the first...
The Bridge - The Life and Rise of Barack Obama
"The Bridge" describes the very personal details of the family and life of Barack Obama as well as the political and social conditions which allowed him to become the first...

I'm Having a Crisis!
The other day I was listening to the CD of a business leader. He stated that everyone has a crisis in their life every three or four months. That seems...
I'm Having a Crisis!
The other day I was listening to the CD of a business leader. He stated that everyone has a crisis in their life every three or four months. That seems...

How Can I Trust Again?
Frequently my clients tell me that they have been so hurt in the past that they don't think they can ever trust others again. Their reaction might be to withdraw...
How Can I Trust Again?
Frequently my clients tell me that they have been so hurt in the past that they don't think they can ever trust others again. Their reaction might be to withdraw...

Canada Day - God Keep Our Land
Recently I decided to visit my sister and her family who live about 800 kilometres from my home. I didn't have to get permission from anyone to make the trip....
Canada Day - God Keep Our Land
Recently I decided to visit my sister and her family who live about 800 kilometres from my home. I didn't have to get permission from anyone to make the trip....

Speaking the Truth
If you ask my grandchildren "What does your grandmother love more than you?" they will answer "The truth". You see, when people speak the truth life is easier. You don't...
Speaking the Truth
If you ask my grandchildren "What does your grandmother love more than you?" they will answer "The truth". You see, when people speak the truth life is easier. You don't...

Seeds of Greatness
Everywhere we turn these days, we are facing bedding plants and thoughts of spring planting. When I grew up in Saskatchewan, the farmers would say that they had to get...
Seeds of Greatness
Everywhere we turn these days, we are facing bedding plants and thoughts of spring planting. When I grew up in Saskatchewan, the farmers would say that they had to get...
My Child is Failing in School!
We are in the last few weeks before the end of the school year and it isn't too late to help your child finish well! It's difficult to find a...
My Child is Failing in School!
We are in the last few weeks before the end of the school year and it isn't too late to help your child finish well! It's difficult to find a...