The small things
I’ve been thinking about the concept of balance lately and living a full life. Most of us are all too familiar with the old adage to remember to “stop and smell the flowers” once in a while. It may be...
View ArticleTable for Two
I said “see you soon” to a dear friend today. The prospect of the future feels full of hope and potential, but I can’t help but also feel the pull of a past flooded with good memory and friendship. I...
View ArticleHappy Father’s Day to all our dads, past and present
My post today is a tribute to all the dads out there who may not be with us anymore, as well as those who are. Talking to a friend recently who had also lost his father some time ago, we both mused at...
View ArticleRecharge at Amich Lake
Several months ago, we were invited to go spend a weekend at a friend’s cottage on Amich Lake. As is often the case, the weekend was planned so far in advance, we had no idea what might be demanding of...
View Article2013: Year of the Water Snake… and the Buy Ban
Happy Chinese New Year! I had originally intended to write as we rang in the New Year on January 1st, but with everything going on, not only did I not write on the 1st, I missed January entirely. So...
View ArticleLove of tea
I’ve been on a purge lately (more on that in another post), and opened my pantry to realize how much tea I have. Boxes upon boxes housing at least a couple dozen varieties. At least. So the answer:...
View ArticleSimplify
Along with the buy ban, I’ve been focused on the concept of simplicity lately. The serene, nature-filled days of Tulum brought on a lot of thought and inspiration since returning home around how much...
View ArticlePower of a thought
“It’s snowing still,” said Eeyore gloomily. “So it is.” “And freezing.” “Is it?” “Yes,” said Eeyore. “However,” he said, brightening up a little, “we haven’t had an earthquake lately.” ― A.A. Milne...
View ArticleHappy Canadian Thanksgiving! The happiness experiment
I came across this video a couple weeks ago, and it’s given me much food for thought since. And now that we’ve arrived at the Canadian Thanksgiving holiday weekend, I thought it’d be a great thing to...
View ArticleA new year, a big cut, and hair for cancer
The new year evokes a certain excitement that takes root from new possibilities, opportunities, and fresh starts. For my family and I, this weekend also marks the 5th anniversary of the end of my late...
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