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Extraordinary Five: Assorted

by 15 February 2026
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With all that’s swirling in the world, here are five things I came across recently that made me feel good. I hope they do the same for you… 01. Hugging …

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A message for your wild Self

by 7 February 2026
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The doors to the world of the wild Self are few but precious. If you have a deep scar, that is a door, if you have an old, old story, …

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This is how you’ll know if you’re rich

by 25 January 2026
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I was at a friend’s cottage. Scorching Summer days, humid nights, funny hat games and communal cooking. Separate bunkies for different friend groups. A true Canadian tradition.  On this particular …

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May you dance into a new year

by 1 January 2026
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You can do it like it’a a great weight, or you do it like it’s part of the dance. – Ram Dass I love all of you bunnies in your …

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Build a hot chocolate station at home: Three steps to festive merriment

by 18 December 2025
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Over the years, friends have asked if I’d ever consider packaging and selling my hot chocolate station. I have not (!) but I get that life is so wildly busy …

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The brilliant Bell Hooks on ‘living simply’

by 25 November 2025
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Greed subsumes love and compassion; living simply makes room for them. Living simply is the primary way everyone can resist greed every day. -Bell Hooks, All About Love Here are …

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25 November 2025 0 comment
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Where I saw God’s face today

by 9 November 2025
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Back in 2013, I wrote this to my mom: Mom, I have thought about wanting to do this for a while. I want to take a picture every day of …

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Extraordinary Five: Comedians

by 25 October 2025
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Comedians are the truth tellers and healers we all need. Especially now. Here are my current extraordinary five comics.  01. Kyla Cobbler (Real name Mikayla O’Connor) This brilliant bit about …

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What is the kindest thing anyone has ever said to you?

by 4 August 2025
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I asked a few folks to share the kindest thing anyone has ever said to them. Here’s what they shared with me… Kindness from a friend… Nancy says: My friend …

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How to stop being so terribly temperamental

by 25 June 2025
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“The double bass – it’s terribly temperamental. It changes with the weather because it’s wood. You have to talk to it. You have to baby it. Or it will decay …

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What makes us different, weird or ‘alien’ – once harnessed – is precisely what makes us extraordinary. This blog is a loving attempt to celebrate and encourage you to unleash your own special brand of alien for the extraordinary benefit of the world. Learn more about the origins of the blog here. Contact me here.

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  • A message for your wild Self
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  • May you dance into a new year
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  • Extraordinary Five: Assorted

    15 February 2026
  • A message for your wild Self

    7 February 2026
  • This is how you’ll know if you’re rich

    25 January 2026
  • May you dance into a new year

    1 January 2026
  • Build a hot chocolate station at home: Three steps to festive merriment

    18 December 2025
  • The brilliant Bell Hooks on ‘living simply’

    25 November 2025

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