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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...
“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...
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...
Friendship over the long haul: the tough times
Connecting means that friendships will form over time. Some of those will last a lifetime. Some will last a season. But they’ll all be special. I’m at an age where...
Friendship over the long haul: the tough times
Connecting means that friendships will form over time. Some of those will last a lifetime. Some will last a season. But they’ll all be special. I’m at an age where...
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...
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Sassy Greetings: what's new in April
April: Spring is finally emerging! It seems like spring has really taken its sweet time this year. In the meantime, I've been busy coming up with new designs to share....
Sassy Greetings: what's new in April
April: Spring is finally emerging! It seems like spring has really taken its sweet time this year. In the meantime, I've been busy coming up with new designs to share....
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The Hybrid Friendship Model: blending in‑person...
I’ve recently come across an interesting way of looking at friendships as we age. It’s a “hybrid friendship model.” It’s pretty simple: it’s a combination of in-person, “live” connection and...
The Hybrid Friendship Model: blending in‑person...
I’ve recently come across an interesting way of looking at friendships as we age. It’s a “hybrid friendship model.” It’s pretty simple: it’s a combination of in-person, “live” connection and...
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Hot Flashes, Cold Wine, Warm Friendships: A Mid...
There are moments in life that deserve a parade, a cake, or at the very least a card. Graduations. Birthdays. Promotions. And then there’s the one milestone nobody warned us...
Hot Flashes, Cold Wine, Warm Friendships: A Mid...
There are moments in life that deserve a parade, a cake, or at the very least a card. Graduations. Birthdays. Promotions. And then there’s the one milestone nobody warned us...
