Plastic Money?
March 5, 2010. On checking my email this morning, I saw that a fellow editor had sent a link to an online news article regarding the 2010 budget. I was curious in what way Canada was going to catch up … Continue reading →
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Olympic Bronze and a lesson in courage
I’ve been watching the Olympics like many other folks. This writer watches little television, so sitting in front of the set for a few hours is quite a feat, one that involves knitting in hand, multiple breaks from the screen … Continue reading →
Snow again–winter as we’ve known it
February 23, 2010. We’ve gotten off pretty light this year with snow, even as the Olympics across country had to haul in snow for one of its venues. As of yesterday, we’re back to winter weather as we have known … Continue reading →
The Grandmother Syndrome
February 19, 2010 Just over a week ago, I took on the role as target speaker for an area Toastmasters club Evaluation contest, then the next day gave a “new and improved” version to my own club for the International … Continue reading →
2010 Olympics opening– under the shadow of Kumaritashvili’s death
February 13, 2010. Very rarely do I watch television for such a long stretch on any one occasion, but I had to see the opening ceremony of the 2010 Olympics in Whistler, B.C. Next best to being there and seeing … Continue reading →
Milk bag mats for Haiti
February 9, 2010. Our regional recycling program has a mission—to allow no more plastics in the landfill site. That’s a tall order, considering that so much of what we buy comes wrapped in plastic, like bread and milk. I try … Continue reading →
Duo Helmer at Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, WLU
February 6, 2010. Last evening my husband and I attended a concert at Maureen Forrester Recital Hall at Wilfrid Laurier University. Duo Helmer, the title of the concert, featured Sebastian Meadows-Helmer on violin and his father, Dr.Paul Helmer, on piano … Continue reading →
Toastmasters– what is your goal?
February 3, 2010. What is your goal this year in Toastmasters? Think about where you were when you joined Toastmasters and what else you want to achieve. Please don’t compare yourself with someone else. Instead, allow more advanced speakers to … Continue reading →
Toastmasters again–contest season
January 30, 2010 For anyone who wants to learn to speak well, Toastmasters is an organization you’ll want to check out. On its home page, you can read: The nonprofit organization now has nearly 250,000 members in more than 12,500 … Continue reading →
Josh Groban sings “You Raise Me Up”
January 24, 2010. I’m not sure the writer intended this, but for me, this song relates to my faith. Think of God as your father and how much he loves you. Imagine yourself as a child riding high on God’s … Continue reading →