I remember feeling very alone and disconnected. I remember wondering if I was adopted ‘cause I just didn’t “fit” my family. I remember worrying if I was weird because I was told repeatedly “Nobody thinks like that.” I remember thinking I was crazy and everyone was just being nice to me. That’s where I was […] Continue reading →

A local restaurant advertises that good food takes time – and I agree. Attention to detail, care and concern for the ingredients is paramount when preparing a meal. We often translate this into big projects have to take a lot of time, effort and hard work. However, as I have been bringing together everything for […] Continue reading →

One of my American clients was quite surprised when I mentioned that this weekend is Thanksgiving in Canada. “Why so early?” they asked…well if we are celebrating the harvest, we best do it before the snow flies, and in northern climes that is usually earlier than the end of November! It seems like everyone is […] Continue reading →

There’s nothing like being told to put your affairs in order to create a different perspective. I was fortunate – that is what happened to me 28 years ago – nearly half of my life! I fooled them all and stuck around, and that experience brought me wonderful lessons…make moments count, hug the people I […] Continue reading →

I had a situation this yesterday where things weren’t sitting right. I know you’ve been there too. Do you “mind your own business” and stay out of it, or do you speak your truth and bring your concerns to light? Sometimes keeping your own counsel is the best path, and sometimes speaking up is the […] Continue reading →