Today is my birth mom’s birthday. She went by Betty. She would have been 87 today. I wish I got to meet her. This charm bracelet was given to me by my sister Jill when she came to visit in October 2021. It belonged to our mom. Each charm tells a story, especially (for me)Continue reading “Betty’s Charm Bracelet”
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5 Money Mistakes That Can Strain Relationships
Money is one of the top sources of tension in relationships — but experts say even strong couples can stumble if they avoid key conversations. After studying more than 60 couples, money expert Heather Boneparth found that the happiest partners share five habits: They adapt when circumstances change, rather than sticking to outdated money routines.Continue reading “5 Money Mistakes That Can Strain Relationships”
Not Too Early; Never Too Late!
By Dr. Michael A. Halleen “Abraham and Sarah were already old and well advanced in years.” (Genesis 18:11) “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young.” (1 Timothy 4:12) Age isn’t related to important achievements. Maturity, yes. Attitude, absolutely. Skill and intelligence, of course. But not age. Benjamin Franklin, already a successfulContinue reading “Not Too Early; Never Too Late!”
Cooking with Moose: Mashed Potato Soup
Back when I was directing Camp Widjiitiwin, I wrote a series of blog posts with some of the foods we did at camp and some from my family’s cookbook, “That Tastes Like Home”. We gave one to each of our girls when they left home for college/university. This new one was created because we hadContinue reading “Cooking with Moose: Mashed Potato Soup”
You’re the ONLY one!!
You’re the ONLY one!! Considering your personality, talents, abilities, strengths, experiences, passions, spiritual gifts, plus our personal core values; what do you think might be your most important contribution to your family, your neighbourhood, your town/city, Canada or the world in the next season? What did God put us here on the earth to accomplish.Continue reading “You’re the ONLY one!!”
You Are Missing From Me
You are missing from me. Sometimes, I feel the words “I miss you” do not come close to expressing the pain that grief and loss brings. It’s forever and I can do nothing to change it. The phrase is derived from the French phrase “Tu me manques,” meaning “you are missing from me” rather thanContinue reading “You Are Missing From Me”
Yellow Snow
Don’t eat yellow snow! No doubt we’ve all been told that when we were kids. If you haven’t, here’s your sign. I never gave it much thought after I learned why. Until this winter that is… our dog pees outside (which is good). That’s not remarkable and its way better than in the house. Since,Continue reading “Yellow Snow”
Holding the Door
Inside “holding the door” is the idea that we didn’t get to where we are on our own. There were many people who helped us on our life journey. In a BIG way, they held the door open for us as we grew up and developed becoming the person that we each are today. OverContinue reading “Holding the Door”
Respect is earned… NOT
So often I have heard that respect has to be earned. I disagree. I taught my staff for years to give respect first. It can of course be lost with bad behaviour, poor work and a loss of trust. But if we offer respect first, how much better would our lives, our friends, our communityContinue reading “Respect is earned… NOT”
Standing Room Only
Tim McGraw has a song that I really like. It’s called, Standing Room Only. Part of the chorus says, “Start forgivin’ and start forgettin’, Be somebody that’s worth rememberin’, Live a life so when I die, There’s standing room only.” What does a life worth remembering look like? It seems to me its a lifeContinue reading “Standing Room Only”