The Van Works… Really Well
With all the restrictions with regards to Covid, I decided that I would just stay in Ontario this summer. Even though t
21 June, 2021
2 Years in the Making Then…
When my husband died four years ago, as much as I was grief stricken, I knew that we had lived a rich full life and I w
16 June, 2021
Most Prized Possessions
It is a societal norm for us to gather more and more possessions as we grow older. For some of us, we might have gained
12 April, 2021
Avoiding Regrets
I heard a statement the other day in regards to someone deciding to not attend a memorable event. What I heard was some
16 February, 2021
Tie a Knot
I love the expression, “When you’re at the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on!” Don’t you
23 December, 2019
Chunking Makes a Difference
Know what it’s like to be facing a huge task and the very magnitude of it causes you to procrastinate? Either you
17 August, 2019
Planned vs Spontaneous
Which are you? Does it depend on the circumstances or do you have a definite pattern of behavior? There are those who
29 July, 2019
Words Don’t Always Mean The Same Thing
Have you ever considered how people interpret what you say based on the words that you choose? Is it possible that some
19 January, 2019
Do We Catch Up or Do We Let Go?
I haven’t written a blog in a very long time. At first I thought I would do multiple blogs to catch up but soon t
08 January, 2018
It’s a Strength NOT a Weakness
[Published on Huffington Post] Over the years as we grow to maturity and seek to find our true selves, we are also grow
28 May, 2016
So Tell Me – Just How Fast Was It?
[Published on Huffington Post]When did it become that faster was equated with being better? Not only do we expect that
18 May, 2016
Take Just 15 Minutes to Minimize Stress
[Published on Huffington Post] Too often today so many of us are caught up in the daily grind, wondering how we can get
11 May, 2016
How to Become a Great Listener
[Published on Huffington Post]Most people aren’t great listeners. While someone is talking to them, they are more
03 May, 2016
Make It An Intentional Conversation
[Published on Huffington Post] When it comes to voicing issues or concerns, there are basically two types of conversati
24 April, 2016
When a Plan Has to Change
Remember the show, The A Team? I loved that show and I especially loved the line George Peppard would often say: ̶
16 April, 2016
5 Steps to Decision Making
[Published on Huffington Post] Indecisiveness is a productivity and creativity killer. It often leads to a syndrome kn
08 April, 2016
When Your “Rememberer” Is Broken
Have you got to the place where you can’t remember as much as you once did? Some say this is on account of age b
31 March, 2016
Dig Your Well
An ancient Chinese proverb tells us to dig our well before we are thirsty. What great advice this is. Do you ascribe t
25 March, 2016
So Many to Choose From
Okay…when did life get so complicated with so many choices about nearly everything? Just look at the assortment
17 March, 2016
Learning the Lingo
Quite a number of years ago, we set out to buy a sailboat. The decision to do so came about after an adventurous trip
09 March, 2016
Should I? Shouldn’t I?
Do you ever feel that making decisions is like walking a tightrope? Do some of those decisions feel like you are out t
02 March, 2016
What Do You See?
Who hasn’t been challenged with a picture that asked, “What do you see?” And depending on where you
24 February, 2016
How Clear Are Your Communications?
A picture is worth a thousand words! Can anyone argue the validity of that statement? No. That is why it has been used
17 February, 2016
There’s a Lot to Like About February
It seems that most people have a favorite month or two. Usually their choice is dependent upon birthdays, anniversaries
09 February, 2016
Wondering Whether Weather Works
Do you ever wonder how weather got to be the forerunner of small talk? You know what I mean. It tends to be the first e
02 February, 2016
Where Are Those Safe Places?
Have you, like me, stashed something away in a safe place only to find that you can’t remember where that is? Gr
26 January, 2016
Resealable? Seriously?
I don’t know who created the resealable packaging for cookies but you’ve just got to love it. Right? Who h
12 January, 2016
I May Be a Dog Owner, But I’m a Cat Slave
There are many differences between cats and dogs. Anyone who has had both knows what I mean. Although they both fall u
05 December, 2015
Stress Relief in Searching for Misplaced Items
Have you, like me, stashed something away in a safe place only to find that you can’t remember where that is? Gre
04 November, 2015
Getting Mind and Body to Behave Together
The questions seemed harmless enough when asked. Do I bowl? And would I be willing to fill in for someone who couldn
05 October, 2015
So Where Does All the Energy Go?
Energy is neither created nor destroyed. So says many a science teacher. That seems to be one of the few things I reme
04 September, 2015
