July 4. Independence Day. And an explosion of fun and festivities across the USA - from sea to shining sea. America the Beautiful - from sea to shining sea There will be parades across the country, and a lot of flag waving and national pride. Big ones in all the major cities. And small...
Odds are you are going to be outside at some stage this week as it is a holiday week in North America with Canada Day being celebrated on July 1, and Independence Day on July 4. In a parade Watching fireworks Spending time with family and friends Cottage for the long...
"I recently started packing a lunch and taking it to work", she said. "It has really reduced my food waste on a daily basis, but as an added bonus I am saving money and losing weight. Most importantly, each day as I look at my cute lunch box with my...
Canada, the UK, NYC, Sydney join other local municipalities in declaring motions recognizing a Climate Emergency It has been a thrill to see a growing number of municipalities, cities and countries across the globe respond to the demands of their local citizens, and pass a variety of motions that alert us...
In the greater scheme of the galaxy, that Earth is - a mote of dust, suspended in a sunbeam. Look at that dot The quote by Carl Sagan, the astronomer, gives context to our place on Earth in time and space: Look again at that dot. That's here, that's home, that's us. On it everyone...
"Stop focusing on the size of your problem And start focusing on the size of you." T Harv Eker Overwhelm After posting yesterday's episode and doing my research, I have to admit I was heading into Overwhelm territory. I was filled with questions: Crazy? Why did you volunteer to do this? What difference can...
Teen brain All the confusion I was facing as my seemingly logical 12-year old dissolved into an absolutely incoherent teen became clearer once I heard Dr. Jean Clinton explain how the teen brain develops. Her explanations were even more meaningful because as she was researching, she was also parenting her own family. As...
Mothers Come in all shapes and forms There are those mothers Who are up at two in the morning Covered in goop and poop And ice to bring down the fever. And those that sit still. Patiently. While surrounded by crazy toddlers Twirling and whirling like dervishes Dressed up in neon braids and crazy nails Drinking tea out of tiny...
As you held your breath If you were anywhere near a Spurs fan last night, you would not have missed the sonic BOOM as Lucas Moura put a goal into the net in the 5th minute of injury time. The internet lit up with tweets and messages across the globe. Spurs...
Are you waiting for the 'right' time? Have you been putting something off, waiting for that break in your schedule? Waiting for the 'right time'? Maybe after this project is complete, or that desk drawer has been re-organized. After you have toned your body or perfected that swing. Time is an awkward subject....