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Home[hom] noun a gathering place for family to join together in laughter. the one place you will always be surrounded by those who love you. a place or feeling of belonging. I just returned from a road trip traipsing across the prairies with multiple stops in Alberta and Saskatchewan. It was rejuvenating. It was gratifying.Continue reading “I found home.”

Remembering the 215 Indigenous Children that never made it home. I am struggling to write this one. I want it to be perfect. My intent is not to offend anyone. I only want to encourage everyone think. To have compassion. And I want to keep the awareness of this story in peoples minds and heartsContinue reading “Every child matters.”

“Interaction with others opens up new and exciting possibilities. Meeting people stimulates our minds, gives us energy, leads to more new encounters and infinitely expands our life and our world.” Daisaku Ikeda Let’s talk about the back to the office debate. I am noticing article after article about the positives and negatives of going backContinue reading “A social dilemma.”

“Some people see things as they are and say “Why?” I dream things that never were, and say “Why not?” George Bernard Shaw Imagine a life without imagination. Hmmmm…… wrap your head around that sucker for a minute. But stick with me. We often talk about daydreamers as though they are flaky. Flighty. Head inContinue reading “Imagination vacation.”

“A ship is safe in harbor, but that is not what a ship was built for.” William H Shedd There has been a lot of positive meme’s and quotes and images out there over this past year. One of the most common that I have seen and read is to be grateful for what weContinue reading “Gratitude schmatitude.”

“If you look good, you feel good, and if you feel good, you do good.” Georges St. Pierre I love shoes. All shapes. All sizes. All functions. I am rather grateful that I have feet shaped like a duck and have a tough time finding shoes that fit. If I didn’t, I would have aContinue reading “Lets talk about shoes.”

“Feelings are just visitors, let them come and go.” Mooji This past week I have had two people I care about have to go to the bedside of someone close to them because they are sick or dying from alcoholism. And it hurts my heart. Not only for my friends but for their loved onesContinue reading “Alcohol.”

“In all affairs it’s a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted.” Bertrand Russell What is normal? Today. What is normal? I honestly don’t even know anymore. Most days I feel like nothing has really changed. I still go out. I still shop.Continue reading “I miss wearing lipstick.”

“Writing is an extreme privilege but it’s also a gift. It’s a gift to yourself and it’s a gift of giving a story to someone.” Amy Tan What inspires you? What is your goal? What is it that you truly want out of life? I get tired of these questions. We read books that motivateContinue reading “A clear vision on a foggy day.”

“There is nothing more freeing and empowering than learning to like your own company.” Mandy Hale So pretend for a minute that you have to self-isolate. Many have done it over the past year. If you haven’t, think for a minute on what you would do. How do I cope with just me, myself andContinue reading “From the inside looking out.”