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Whatever it is…

by 15 January 2011
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What is it you plan to do with this one wild and precious life?– Mary Oliver It’s still early in the game, people. The new year has just begun. I …

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A little NYC Christmas magic

by 18 December 2010
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Last year, my five-year-old nephew’s school (in Ottawa, Canada) was tracking the movements of the gingerbread man and he asked if I could share my NYC sightings with him as …

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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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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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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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