So today I went in for my annual servicing for my vehicle. I go to a shop in my area that provides very good, efficient service. The owner is very nice and knowledgeable and I know my car is in good hands anytime I go there. As I was wrapping up to leave, I noticed … More When it Goes Beyond the Task at Hand
So my recent feel-good moment happened the other day when the cleaning lady for the office came by to do her regular evening maintenance. She is a very sweet lady and always greets everyone warmly. We had had a team meeting earlier that day and had some leftovers that were better off being taken home … More The Power of Kindness
Too often, we are conditioned to think that we must always be strong and positive no matter what might be going on in our lives. Of course, I am an advocate for being positive and strongly believe that being positive and having positive thoughts can do wonders for your overall well-being. However, we can’t forget … More It’s Okay to Not be Okay
As is usually the case in the month of May, the weather seems to go through regular episodes of bi-polar disorder. The Victoria Day long weekend has traditionally been known to be chronically gray and drab, though we were blessed with gorgeous weather yesterday – it was sunny, warm and beautiful, but then today, it … More The Power of Positive Thinking
The other day I was cleaning out an old wallet and I was pleasantly surprised at what I found – I came across two wallet-sized photographs of two good friends of mine from years ago – from our high school days. It certainly brought back a wave of memories and nostalgia. I was more humbled … More The Beauty of Hidden Treasures
So the other day I had to get the screen on my phone fixed after I had damaged it – complete with a hole in the phone and all – (don’t ask). For the hour that I spent with no phone in my possession at all, I realized just how dependent we have become on … More Your Phone: Can’t Live Without It, Until You Can
Okay, so this happens every year, winter comes, we complain, it goes away, and we are happy again. This year though, the seemingly never-ending deep freeze and snow squalls has just been draining. Even today, as we enter the month of March, I stepped outside only to find yet another blanket of snow on the … More Staying on Track As the Winter Funk Continues
