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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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Poetry tea: Love, music dance, and poetry

by 12 December 2011
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A few years ago, I called to speak with my aunt in the hospital. She was ill and knew she was dying. I was living in Manhattan at the time …

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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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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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