It’s Not About Opinions, It’s About Values

When my husband and I were engaged we met with the Pastor to discuss the wedding. She was on maternity leave but was still willing to perform the ceremony. Unlike my Catholic husbands premarital requirements, as I am Lutheran we just met 3 times. All took place in her home after the baby was asleep … Continue reading It’s Not About Opinions, It’s About Values →

The Bears Are Waking Up – Beware The Selfie Tourist

I was listening to the radio the other day when it was reported that The Boss was awake and had been spotted. He is officially #122 but he is better known for his well earned moniker The Boss. Rumour has it he has sired a good number of grizzlies out there. He was hit by … Continue reading The Bears Are Waking Up – Beware The Selfie Tourist →

Life is Like a Kidney Stone

My first bout with kidney issues was when I was 7 years old. I don't remember much but I do know I spent seven days in the hospital. The greatest memory were the get well cards my classmates sent to cheer me up. They were delivered by a little girl named Roisin Murphy who came … Continue reading Life is Like a Kidney Stone →

Oh Those Idea’s Guys

I was having a little smoke in the hot tub as I spent some time with good old Soren Kierkegaard. It is always good to be a little stoned when reading some of my old Philosophy books. I had picked up an old copy of "Fear and Trembling" as I like to read while I … Continue reading Oh Those Idea’s Guys →

The Real Lessons From University

I loved playing sports when I was young and I really wanted to be a coach. One reason was a particular teacher I had in High School who also coached me in Basketball and Volleyball. He just had a way about him that spoke to me. However, it may have been a little to do … Continue reading The Real Lessons From University →

Ohm… Preserving My Peace

I have always loved to write. Whether it was a journal as a preteen, teenage poetry filled with heartache and young love, or dozens of unfinished "books" as a young woman. As I age blogging gives me an outlet for my feelings, ideas, opinions and memories. I sometimes see an article or news story that … Continue reading Ohm… Preserving My Peace →

Politics Seems A Bit Like A Card Game

I grew up in a card playing family. I have so many great memories of hours spent around the kitchen or dining room table. Being included as a child was so wonderful. There was always someone who would stand beside you or behind you and be ready with advice. So many times I remember turning … Continue reading Politics Seems A Bit Like A Card Game →

My Momma’s Greatest Gift

The other day I was having a coffee on the back deck with a friend. She asked me what I thought about Robert Kennedy Junior and I had to think for a moment. Because to be honest, I don't think about him at all. Ever. I mean, I know he is Cheryl Hines husband and … Continue reading My Momma’s Greatest Gift →

My Changing Neighbourhood

As a young girl living east of Calgary in the 1970's, I was delighted when the city started expanding our way. New communities rose up and a brand new mall was built. It made our foray into the Urban shopping easier and quicker. And yet that wasn't where we settled when we moved to the … Continue reading My Changing Neighbourhood →

There Is No Such Thing As Idiot-Proof

Years ago I was working for a very large Oil Company as a consultant. This job was a bit different than my usual contracts. I was just finishing a contract at one company when I got an urgent call from a manager at a large integrated company. They had an employee not show up for … Continue reading There Is No Such Thing As Idiot-Proof →