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The Climb Up Mount Kenya – A Lesson in (Not) Planning
I remember sitting in the old camp, with layers of clothing on, ravenous and grateful for our bowl of beans and noodles. I gained new insight about my husband on the day we…
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What’s in a name?
If I can’t stand up for my name, then what can I stand up for? I loved Mr. Balfour, my grade three teacher. I don’t clearly remember why I had a crush on…
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My Melodic Metamorphosis
When the dessert was set before me and I slipped my fork into my mouth a very noticeable “Mmmm…” and sigh escaped me. I stopped chewing. Did I always make sounds like this…
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My Blog: It’s like those piano lessons I took as a kid – I want to learn faster
Week 1 in developing my blog… A Steep Learning Curve When I decided I wanted to start writing more and set my sights on creating a blog on a web site, I knew…
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Unfamiliar Territory
It is generally understood that our behavior and the decisions we make are not always based on fact, expertise or research, but rather on what we’ve done in the past. $1,500. That magical…
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My Blog: Finding my flow
Week 2 in developing my blog… “…The best moments usually occur if a person’s body or mind is stretched to its limits…” I bit the bullet and am officially paying for this web…
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You Watch My Tag, I’ll Watch Your Toilet Paper
I sit there on the subway, the price tag of the woman’s leather coat dangling in front of me. I feel embarrassed just looking at her. She looks like one of those women…
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My Blog: Clearing the way
Week 3 in developing my blog… On a roll, with a vision and path in sight! What an eye opening experience I had yesterday! I had a one hour consultation with Rebecca of…
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30s Teeter Totter – Thoughts On My 31-Year Old Self
It’s interesting to read something I wrote more than 10 years ago. With hindsight on my side I can now look back at that woman and offer some words of advice. Below you’ll…
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Survival Techniques for an Introvert – the “Triple P”
All the interactions and activities I engage in over the course of a day include a very deliberate dance to maneuver and survive in what appears to be a mostly extroverted world. Hello,…
Growing through life
