Category Archives: Humanity

What Have We Become?

You might have read on the news lately that weight control drugs like Ozempic are now approved for kids 12 years and up. Sadly, the under-12 group is still waiting to get approval. Say WHAT? I recently stumbled across a bunch of US-based statistics. Neither Canadians nor Europeans should feel smug, though, because Canada is […]

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It’s About Our Lived Experience

Our lived experiences hold immense power, shaping our beliefs and influencing our decisions. I have never and will never EVER buy a Ford vehicle. Let me tell you why. In my late twenties, I contacted the Ford organization to find out what we needed to do to make Ford a preferred supplier for our rather […]

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What Are You MADE of?

Long ago, my mother was called to the school office to account for my strange actions. I politely stood up in class and lectured the teacher about changing directions without notifying anyone. Our classroom had raised so much money for the purchase of a hamster, food and related paraphernalia that he decided he was the […]

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Try a Little Kindness. Glen Campbell Said It Best

A few weeks ago, you might have caught my guest on the podcast explaining the difference between being nice and kind. Hint: Nice is more like milque toast; Kind is more about strength. Last Friday, I sent my husband the following text: “The Kindness of Strangers. I was walking back from Dita’s (our dog groomer), and a […]

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