I wanted to call this post "Hope in Action" because that is what I see and think about when I hear the name Hannah Alper. How else do you describe a person who, by the age of 9, had discovered what she was passionate about and was already putting her words into action? I think she is amazing. (I have it on good authority that her parents think she's pretty great, too.) However, I didn't want to confuse readers or project my feelings onto you. Oh, who am I kidding? You know me. That is exactly …
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How Technology is Transforming Healthcare
November 23rd of this year will mark two years since my husband had his heart attack. On that day and in the time since, he has received excellent care and we have a renewed appreciation for our Canadian health care …
Hosting a Successful Wine & Cheese
Of all the types of parties I like to host, my favourite is the classic Wine & Cheese, or Cheese & Wine, depending on how you rank their importance. If you’re Canadian though there’s no doubt that cheese comes …
Dealing With Lice: They Can Be Beaten
Show of hands: Who here has received the dreaded letter from school advising of a lice invasion? Makes your head itch just thinking about it, right? Go ahead; have a good scratch, this will keep. All good? It’s …
Babies, Chicks, Lambs and Heart Coherence
I just love seeing all the new in spring. Not only the new flowers and new grass, but new baby animals that we get to see around Easter at the farms and petting zoos, and I am blessed to be welcoming a new baby niece in …
Sustainability Without Sacrifice – Wine, Lobster & Other Creature Comforts
*This post is co-sponsored by Nobilo Wines and The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and I have been compensated for this post. All opinions remain mine Saving the planet is no longer a rallying cry for hippies, …
5 Steps to Conquering Fear AND Your Kid’s Clutter
I don’t care if you have three graduate degrees and a PhD in Metaphysical Philosophy – you can never be prepared for the fear that comes with being a parent. It’s the worst kind of fear, because it’s a special kind of …
