“I love this bump!” That's what I heard as I stepped out my front door door. Two little girls were riding their bikes. They gleefully manoeuvred so they could hit the bump just so. Ah, yes, the bump. That bump is caused by tree roots pushing up through the asphalt. Over the last few years, it has inched
Tag: gratitude
Running a race – facing a phobia
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then what's a video worth? I just watched a video of me coming face to face with one of my biggest fears: heights. It was interesting to re-live my reaction as I stood there deciding what to do. This all happened last week in the first Blackout
Transitions and new beginnings
Spring is a time for renewal, transitions, new beginnings. So, even though it’s still unseasonably cold and the snow refuses to melt, my two oldes kids are starting some exciting new adventures. Following his dream The oldest boy told us this week that he was applying to join the Forces Reserve. This young man has
Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, it’s back to work, I go
I now head back to work after a 7 month break. And what a break! I’ve done everything I dreamed of doing: travelling, walking part of the Camino, hanging out with loved ones, spending time outdoors, reading, writing, learning new things, working out to my heart’s content, doing yoga. It’s been simply wonderful. The best
When life gives you lemons, maybe consider a plant based diet?
For my first blog of the year, I had started to write about my happiness jar. It was an uplifting post about the importance of recognizing the good things in our lives. More on that later. Then, I got a call from my doctor’s office to discuss some test results. Oh, ok. That's typically not a good
Gratitude and change
As the year winds down, I feel compelled to write about gratitude and change. Gratitude for the kindness, encouragement and new friendships I made this year. I’m humbled by the positive reaction to my little blog. Thank you. I read every comment and each one touches me. I am so incredibly grateful to have shared my