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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...
Always Learning
I grew up in small-town Saskatchewan in the days when we really didn’t notice or judge differences Oh, we knew that some students our age had physical or financial problems...
Always Learning
I grew up in small-town Saskatchewan in the days when we really didn’t notice or judge differences Oh, we knew that some students our age had physical or financial problems...
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...
Caring for Others
My friends and family often laugh about some of the things that I do to relax. Lately, I have been watching videos of goats giving birth! Now I have never...
Caring for Others
My friends and family often laugh about some of the things that I do to relax. Lately, I have been watching videos of goats giving birth! Now I have never...
Taking Responsibility!
I have a twenty-year old grandson who is beginning his first year of full-time employment. He worked casual hours in 2022 and I was proud to know that he had...
Taking Responsibility!
I have a twenty-year old grandson who is beginning his first year of full-time employment. He worked casual hours in 2022 and I was proud to know that he had...
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...
Contasts
No one can really enjoy the beauty of a warm sunny day as much as after experiencing dull, rainy hours. It is the sane with health. Usually we wander around...
Contasts
No one can really enjoy the beauty of a warm sunny day as much as after experiencing dull, rainy hours. It is the sane with health. Usually we wander around...
What's Next
At the end of each year I really like to write a Christmas letter because that helps me to review the past months. Looking at the calendar reminds me of...
What's Next
At the end of each year I really like to write a Christmas letter because that helps me to review the past months. Looking at the calendar reminds me of...
Fresh Start
I have a funny story to tell you about when I first moved to Medicine Hat in 2006. No one knew me as I didn’t have any roots in this...
Fresh Start
I have a funny story to tell you about when I first moved to Medicine Hat in 2006. No one knew me as I didn’t have any roots in this...
Christmas Meaning
Not everyone likes Christmas. In fact, some people dread it. They might have difficult relationships that they want to avoid. Others may be suffering from ill health or are still...
Christmas Meaning
Not everyone likes Christmas. In fact, some people dread it. They might have difficult relationships that they want to avoid. Others may be suffering from ill health or are still...
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...
Treasures
One of things that I frequently hear is how individuals have been unable to let go of their hurts and losses. Troubles weigh them down and they lose both time...
Treasures
One of things that I frequently hear is how individuals have been unable to let go of their hurts and losses. Troubles weigh them down and they lose both time...
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...