It is St. Patrick's Day today. I am looking out the window at blue skies, and my hands are still a bit chilled from a brisk early morning walk.  I met up with a friend this morning, and together we took our dogs out on the back trails and enjo…

In several podcasts, I refer to self-acceptance and the path to self-love.  In order to love others, we need to love ourselves first. This is easier said than done, especially when we have made mistakes in our lives. No one is perfect. Shit ha…

Diet is a lousy word. Really, unless you are in the business of selling diet supplements or you are a diet consultant, chances are you won't like that word. Why do so many of us hate that word, yet we engage in the activity? I look around me, and w…

Customer service is a hot topic these days, and it seems to hit social media when things don't go well.  What is happening to customer service these days?  Does lack of training, sense of entitlement or staff shortages create problems?&nbs…

Hi everyone. It's about time I found a chance to get back at this website. I feel like I am running in a million circles these days, and not finding the end of the finish line.  It happens to all of us!   Typically I try to do a blog…

A recent trip to the grocery store was such an eye-opener for me.  We are all feeling the pinch at the gas pumps and in the stores.  I wanted to buy a head of lettuce and the price was $8.00.  I couldn't justify buying it at that pric…

Hope is a beautiful word. Hope means we still have reason to keep on moving forward. Hope is the feeling that there is still opportunity for good in this world. We are facing very challenging times right now.  According to the BC Gov News websi…

I got up this morning, after a rough night of endless coughing.  It's so annoying when you have a cold, and that constant itch in your throat just won't go away. Lemon tea, throat lozenges, good old Buckley's and more water.  Did I mention…

Winter season is a great time to take on hobbies.  It really helps if you have a place to pursue your project.  I have friends and family up north who have taken on quilting. My sister Cathie has made incredible quilts, and she loves it. M…

This weekend is Thanksgiving weekend here in Canada.  Not everyone celebrates Thanksgiving, but I do. It’s different for me now because I don’t have much family nearby. In the old days when I was growing up, Thanksgiving was a huge …