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Stay Young. Stay Wild. Stay Fun (a reminder for...
This year has been a fairly challenging one for me, and (very) often I’ve felt that I’m just not fun anymore. There’s been lot of stress, a lot of anxiety...
Stay Young. Stay Wild. Stay Fun (a reminder for...
This year has been a fairly challenging one for me, and (very) often I’ve felt that I’m just not fun anymore. There’s been lot of stress, a lot of anxiety...

More Love Letters: a project dear to my heart
I’ve always written letters. Since I was a little kid. I’ve no idea why. And then cards as I got older and life got busier. About two years ago I...
More Love Letters: a project dear to my heart
I’ve always written letters. Since I was a little kid. I’ve no idea why. And then cards as I got older and life got busier. About two years ago I...

“The Art of Gathering”
“The Art of Gathering-how we meet and why it matters” is a best seller written by Priya Parker. I got it in 2023 and it’s become one of my very...
“The Art of Gathering”
“The Art of Gathering-how we meet and why it matters” is a best seller written by Priya Parker. I got it in 2023 and it’s become one of my very...

In praise of play
Think back: when was the last time you PLAYED? I don’t mean a spirited round of golf. Or your weekly baseball team’s game. I mean purely playing, running around like...
In praise of play
Think back: when was the last time you PLAYED? I don’t mean a spirited round of golf. Or your weekly baseball team’s game. I mean purely playing, running around like...

Making the most of summer: having fun with your...
Ah summer! my favourite time of year. Being a gardener and part-time mermaid means that summer really is my season to shine. And I know for many folks in Ottawa...
Making the most of summer: having fun with your...
Ah summer! my favourite time of year. Being a gardener and part-time mermaid means that summer really is my season to shine. And I know for many folks in Ottawa...

When friendships hit a wall or wind down
<photo by Liza Summer> Have you ever been in a position where a friendship seems to be ending, or you’re facing serious conflict? For this month’s blog I spoke with...
When friendships hit a wall or wind down
<photo by Liza Summer> Have you ever been in a position where a friendship seems to be ending, or you’re facing serious conflict? For this month’s blog I spoke with...
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The beauty of friendship in your 40s & 50s
By the time we reach our 40s and 50s, friendship takes on a whole new meaning. It’s no longer about popularity or proximity—it’s about depth, trust, and showing up for...
The beauty of friendship in your 40s & 50s
By the time we reach our 40s and 50s, friendship takes on a whole new meaning. It’s no longer about popularity or proximity—it’s about depth, trust, and showing up for...
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Laughing together: if you have old friends, you...
I think one of the best thing about being friends for years is the history you have together. And the second is the laughter you’ve shared. When you’ve been friends...
Laughing together: if you have old friends, you...
I think one of the best thing about being friends for years is the history you have together. And the second is the laughter you’ve shared. When you’ve been friends...
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Long distance friendships: how do you stay in t...
These day, a lot of women I know have a best friend...one that lives far away. Like, in other continents far away. And yet they remain close. So how do...
Long distance friendships: how do you stay in t...
These day, a lot of women I know have a best friend...one that lives far away. Like, in other continents far away. And yet they remain close. So how do...