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Future Focussed

Future Focussed

01/11/2020
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Behaviour

In our world of ever changing technology there are groups of people known as early adaptors. They are the ones who line up for the…

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Settling In With Fondue Pots

Settling In With Fondue Pots

18/10/2020
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Life, Living Well

I’ve been so busy — or rather, I’ve kept myself so busy I don’t miss my old life. To be honest, or rather more specific,…

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Ye Canna Ha'e Both

Ye Canna Ha’e Both

20/09/2020
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Behaviour, Family

My Grandmother used to put tea out for her three boys. The tea would go on the table alongside bread, butter and jam. “Ye can…

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A pause in the re-telling.

A pause in the re-telling.

05/07/2020
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Our Cancer Story

They say the present frames the past. I am reminded that I am looking back on a cancer journey that has not yet ended. There…

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Addictions and Distractions

Addictions and Distractions

24/05/2020
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Behaviour, Relationships

Chances are, if you are over the age of thirty you have watched someone battle an addiction. I use the term battle loosely — often…

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A Visit to the Dalai Lama

A Visit to the Dalai Lama

05/05/2019
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Life, Living Well

In April of 2004, I bought tickets to go see the Dalai Lama speak at the CNE in Toronto. The date conflicted with both my…

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On Taking Breaks

On Taking Breaks

07/04/2019
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Behaviour

Every day I pack a really good lunch. In every office I’ve ever worked in I consistently win the ‘lunch of the day’ award.  The…

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Why Worry?

Why Worry?

14/10/2018
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Behaviour

Worrying. What’s the point? To stew about something that has happened or could possibly happen means to engage in an illogical activity. Shakespeare said it…

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Woulda, Shoulda, Coulda

Woulda, Shoulda, Coulda

23/09/2018
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Behaviour, Life

As a continuation of last week’s “You Should” post, this week’s topic focusses on the triple refrain, “I would have. I should have. I could…

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You Should

You Should

16/09/2018
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Behaviour, Opinion

Last week’s post Not In Her Repertoire got me to thinking about two words that I say far too often, and I really don’t like…

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