I think it was George Carlin who said that inside every cynic there's a disappointed idealist. And don't I know it. At times, my wholehearted belief in something has been the beginning of that same belief's undoing; lean in too close to examine something and the entire weight of it might come … [Read more...]
Christmas Card Season! Wahoo!
'Tis the season! When one's mailbox is not filled only with bills, but peppered with happy Christmas cards from friends and family. I love it! I don't send them out every year because sometimes it just feels like an overwhelming/expensive endeavor, or we don't have a good photo to use on the … [Read more...]
Children Separated from Families At Increased Risk.
In a disaster, children are among the most vulnerable victims. Due to the high death toll resulting from Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, many children are now alone, having been separated from parents or other caregivers. Separated children face many challenges in emergencies: Increased … [Read more...]
An Interview with Santa!
It's definitely feeling a little more "winter" like these days and just in time for the 109th annual Santa Claus Parade in Toronto this Sunday, November 17th! I'm so excited as this parade has been a tradition for me ever since I was little. I can truly say it's something my family looked forward … [Read more...]
Remembering Together
Today is Remembrance Day. For as long as I can remember, Sean and I have made a point to be at the cenotaph for the ceremony every November 11th. We are so fortunate that the cenotaph is a short 5 minute walk from our kids' school and that our children have been able to participate in the ceremony … [Read more...]
Happy Delayed Thanksgiving!!!
How was your Thanksgiving on the weekend? What? It was the previous weekend? Really? Okay. Ssshhhh. Yeah, I know we were a week late. But we had it! We had Thanksgiving a week late for my boy. I cooked my first turkey dinner to make my kid happy. Anything for you Will. Back story. My family … [Read more...]
Inspiring Moms and Their Role Model Daughters
Last week I had the honour of meeting the Canadian Women's Hockey Team in person. I was invited by P&G's Bounty to be a part of a sponsored dinner for these talented athletes where their mothers had flown in to surprise their daughters the night before the big game against the U.S. Celebrating … [Read more...]
International Day of the Girl Child: October 11, 2013
Due to a lot of confusion and bad information, I feel like I spend 50% of my time online ranting about inequities and trying to explain that feminism is simply the belief that women are people and that all people are equal and deserving of autonomy and opportunity. That's it. It's not about cutting … [Read more...]
Talking About Dying-Part 2
The other day, I touched on why we are afraid to talk about dying. It is very tough. We'd all rather talk about life. But there are some important benefits on having these tough discussions. When we acknowledge death: • We have the opportunity to savour life Hope comes from the comfort … [Read more...]
Why We Are Afraid Of Talking About Dying
The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place. - George Bernard Shaw I went to an End Of Life Choices seminar with my mom last week. I want to share some of what was presented. The ideas might be simple but because the topic is so heady, we can … [Read more...]
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