Be calm, be optimistic, be kind. Headlines are screaming at us, people on social media are spreading bad information, influencers are trying to convince us it's all fine, and no one can seem to talk about anything else. The coronavirus has not only made many people very sick, it has gripped our collective imagination and… Continue reading Optimistic Thoughts for the Future
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We Can Be Hopeful about the Future – But We Need to Hear Good News alongside the Bad
I don't know if it's cowardice, or worse a genuine disinterest, but I find I have less and less desire to read the news headlines every day. When I wake up in the morning and fire up the computer I see the homepage set to CBC news. With my coffee in hand I scroll through,… Continue reading We Can Be Hopeful about the Future – But We Need to Hear Good News alongside the Bad
Challenge Day 4: Tragedy and the Next Meal
As I mentioned in my previous post, I've become too habituated to ordering food online and having it delivered. It is so simple and easy and stress free that it sucks me right in. My wallet has been taking a reasonably hefty hit - about $250 extra per month on a handful of meals. That… Continue reading Challenge Day 4: Tragedy and the Next Meal
Mother’s Day Gifts for a Mom Who Wants Nothing
Do moms ever actually like breakfast in bed? So many crumbs! Gone are the days when my sister and I would "sneak" to the kitchen with my dad on that special Sunday morning and make mom a special breakfast (usually involving very cold toast and on one memorable occasion mixing tea and coffee together because… Continue reading Mother’s Day Gifts for a Mom Who Wants Nothing
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