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Fight = Joy

by 23 March 2012
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I heard an actor describe an acting lesson she never forgot. Her acting teacher held a quarter in his hand and asked every student in the class to try and …

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Good misty morning

by 22 March 2012
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I am a blessed girl. This was my view walking along the Ottawa river yesterday morning. Mist rising over the water with the Parliament buildings shrouded in mystery straight ahead. …

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Sink-in moment: I got to say your name

by 31 January 2012
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It was like any other conversation. Any other day. Drinks. Food. Friends. And then I said your name. I liked the way your name felt safe in my mouth. Shaping …

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Sink-in moment: “Will you have a coffee with me?”

by 15 December 2011
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I heard Barbara Marx Hubbard recount the time she once invited Maslow to coffee. She sought to learn more about the field of psychology and wanted to surround herself with …

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Extraordinary words: Big sister wisdom

by 13 December 2011
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“There’s never too much clapping, Bubba.” We stood at the National Arts Centre in a standing ovation following the performance of the Messiah. By the third standing ovation, my hands …

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Do not disconnect

by 21 October 2010
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Have you ever had a dream you put your entire heart and soul into? A dream you worked so hard for, believed in, and had absolute, unwavering faith would happen… …

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A fond farewell to Summer (and the long overdue “I heart Jersey” post)…

by 29 September 2010
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Autumn is calling. But funny enough, I’m not quite ready to take the call. And for anyone who knows me – this is highly unusual. I typically adore the crisp, …

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29 September 2010 1 comment
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My “little” cousin Brier got married (Calgary-style)…

by 15 September 2010
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I love this picture because this is what their entire wedding and reception was like. Pure love. Swoony love. Glowing love. And all of us who were lucky enough to …

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15 September 2010 1 comment
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U.S. Open, baby!

by 4 September 2010
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Thursday started with a call from my friend (angel) Valerie. Next thing I knew, I had two free tickets to that evening’s U.S. Open!! Such a blessing… We arrived at …

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“Sink-in” moments…

by 8 August 2010
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During a visit to Italia a few years ago, a man by the name of Giampiero described a moment that gets in deep (and remains embedded) as a “sink-in moment”. …

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