We all knew this day was coming, but I’m still so so sad. Gord Downie wove in and out of the soundtrack of my life from the time I was 13 and heard Blow at High Dough for the first time. I was hooked for life. I’ve seen The Tragically …
Creativity is messy. Whether you are a creative person, or you have the pleasure of living with one, this should come as no surprise. But wouldn’t it feel vindicating to know this statement is backed by significant research? “The common traits that people across all creative fields seemed to have …
Ever scratched your head and wondered why I am so obsessed with Young Living Essential Oils? Ever thought I was a little wacky for being so passionate about these little bottles of oil? Ever wondered why I chose this as my passion — both for health and for business — …
Don’t skip over this video. It’s only a couple minutes long. It will be worth it, I promise. Spend more time being, not doing. Let me repeat that. Spend more time being, not doing. I cannot imagine succeeding at this practice. I think there would have to be meditation involved. …
A couple months ago, I promised some posts on what it’s like to be a Canadian living in the United States. There are many stories to share, but this one seems appropriate to the season. And it was one of my first introductions into the differences between our two cultures. …
Dogs are a huge part of our family. They live with us, eat with us, sleep with us, and give us unconditional love. I could not imagine life without our dogs in it. But some dogs are more high-maintenance than others. I was unprepared for this. Our shepherd mix (Ginger) …
Last spring, a group of writers participated in what can only be described as an act of faith. We got together as members of the Children’s Book Writers of Los Angeles for their annual Story Sprouts Anthology workshop. And this year, our leaders launched a new challenge at us — …
Where do you find your self-worth? And no, I don’t mean in the “God loves me and that’s all the self-worth I need” way. Whether you identify as a religious/spiritual person or not, we all look for our self-worth in ways that are decidedly material. Do you find it at …
Fabulous dress? Check. Overnight babysitter? Check. Shoes, jewelry, teeny handbag? Check. I was all set for the wedding in Temecula Wine Country. Considering this was our first night away with a babysitter, I couldn’t believe how easily everything had fallen into place. Phil even took the initiative to book us …
We left 12 years ago. “We will be gone for 2 or 3 years,” we said. And we believed these optimistic words as they left our lips. We held a farewell party in Montreal with our friends, a barbecue and corn on the cob. A few days later in Ottawa, …