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A different take on New Year’s Resolutions
New Year means resolutions. But many folks are saying "no" to making resolutions in 2024. I do have one: but it's a simple one. In 2024 I'll be celebrating life's...
A different take on New Year’s Resolutions
New Year means resolutions. But many folks are saying "no" to making resolutions in 2024. I do have one: but it's a simple one. In 2024 I'll be celebrating life's...
‘Tis the season to be busy
Ah, the holidays. If you celebrate Christmas, chances are, you both look forward to AND dread December. On the one hand there’s the magic of the season: the colours, the...
‘Tis the season to be busy
Ah, the holidays. If you celebrate Christmas, chances are, you both look forward to AND dread December. On the one hand there’s the magic of the season: the colours, the...
My yearly tradition of writing Christmas cards
If you're sitting on the fence about sending out Christmas cards, I have 4 good reasons to help you decide.
My yearly tradition of writing Christmas cards
If you're sitting on the fence about sending out Christmas cards, I have 4 good reasons to help you decide.
Making friends as an adult is CHALLENGING.
The image below expresses a feeling that I’ve found to be 100% true. Making friends as an adult is damn hard. I moved back to Ottawa in 2000 after living...
Making friends as an adult is CHALLENGING.
The image below expresses a feeling that I’ve found to be 100% true. Making friends as an adult is damn hard. I moved back to Ottawa in 2000 after living...
Old tech, new tech: in praise of the telephone
(Photo by Ron Lach) Communication. There’s so many ways to communicate these days. But back when I went to high school we relied on the same mode that kids do...
Old tech, new tech: in praise of the telephone
(Photo by Ron Lach) Communication. There’s so many ways to communicate these days. But back when I went to high school we relied on the same mode that kids do...
Regular maintenance: it’s not just your car tha...
<Photo credit: Ivan Samkov> We all get regular oil changes for our cars, rotate the tires, put on winter tires, blah, blah blah. It’s important. And it’s a well known...
Regular maintenance: it’s not just your car tha...
<Photo credit: Ivan Samkov> We all get regular oil changes for our cars, rotate the tires, put on winter tires, blah, blah blah. It’s important. And it’s a well known...
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Why it’s hard to make friends after you turn 50
I moved back to Ottawa-permanently-when I turned 32. And even thought I was just in my early 30’s I found it hard to meet people and make friends. It took...
Why it’s hard to make friends after you turn 50
I moved back to Ottawa-permanently-when I turned 32. And even thought I was just in my early 30’s I found it hard to meet people and make friends. It took...
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How technology is changing and shaping the way ...
I grew up in the 80’s, that magical time when girls were glued to their phones after school. And to be clear: I’m talking landlines here. Not cell phones. Three...
How technology is changing and shaping the way ...
I grew up in the 80’s, that magical time when girls were glued to their phones after school. And to be clear: I’m talking landlines here. Not cell phones. Three...
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You have a busy life. How do you make time for ...
(Part two) Continuing from April’s post, I thought I’d share some more ideas to help you make time for friends and friendships. Some will be easier/better than others...so make it...
You have a busy life. How do you make time for ...
(Part two) Continuing from April’s post, I thought I’d share some more ideas to help you make time for friends and friendships. Some will be easier/better than others...so make it...
