In-laws that make you want to scream. Colleagues that make you want to leave. Friends that don’t share. Neighbours that just don’t care. Parents that don’t get it. And lovers that always sweat it. We want them to be different. We wish they would do things the way we would. We get fired up. We… Read More
Well, the latest indicator that I’m getting “older” took place yesterday. I had a root canal. To be accurate, I endured the first part of a three-part root canal procedure. The fun is far from over. I was experiencing intense pain in my bottom right molars while my recent holiday on Vancouver Island was wrapping… Read More
Do you have a habit that you wish you could change? Do you act out in a way that has you perpetually asking yourself, “When I am going to finally stop doing that?” I’ve been golfing for many years now. During my ten or so years of playing the game (and supposedly loving the game),… Read More
Yes, there is a big difference between pain and suffering. They seem to be two words that describe the same experience, but I beg to well, differ. I have a friend who has a mother who is extremely fractured. This woman has forgotten who she really is (I wrote another post about that very concept)… Read More
I was in yoga class recently and that day the teacher started off by stating the focus of our practice. She said three words: Attention, Acceptance, Appreciation. It might appear that the main objectives of yoga are mastering each pose, achieving perfect balance, demonstrating Incredible Hulk-like strength, and rocking out olympian-style endurance, however, the point… Read More
“I believe Canadians tonight are stronger, more united, more in love with our country and more connected with each other than ever before…these Olympic games have lifted us up…Canadians, you joined each other and our colourful international visitors in common celebration – radiant, jubilant, spontaneous, peaceful “- John Furlong, Chief Executive Officer of the Vancouver… Read More
I want to say right off the top that I have never seen a complete episode of any show that Conan O’Brien has hosted including his last night on The Tonight Show. It’s absolutely nothing personal toward CoCo – I’m just not a “night hawk” and if for some reason I’m actually awake past 11:00pm,… Read More
I, like many people, have been praying for the people of Haiti since the devastating earthquake and after-shocks took place there this past week. I, like many people, went online and made a donation to offer the little help I can give. A few minutes after I sent my donation, an email arrived in my… Read More