To celebrate Mother’s Day this year I am reprinting, with permission, one of my mother’s favourite speeches that won her first place in 1979 at an International Toastmistress... Read More

“Just go and do it!” I’ve heard that small clear voice in my head before, urging me forward. On that particular day, if I hadn’t listened, I would have stayed safe at home. I likely wouldn’t have... Read More

Today is my mother’s 80th birthday.  She is in great health and is considered by many to be a ‘force of nature’.  She still drives on four lane highways to babysit grandchildren... Read More

One of my goals for 2011 was to give myself a ‘new life’ for my birthday. Six weeks ahead of schedule, I moved to British Columbia. With that major accomplishment under my belt, I didn’t quite know... Read More

I made my first trip out west when I was in my twenties.  I had finished my Masters at the University of New Brunswick and had accepted a position at the YMCA in Calgary, Alberta.  Back then,... Read More

For my “landmark” birthday this year I decided to skip the exotic adventure and go on a reconnaissance trip to find my next home base. I had planned a two-week trip around Vancouver Island, British... Read More