So… as we say goodbye to summer and approach the upcoming winter (which is never a good thing in my books), as I continue to get used to the early rising hour that fall routine requires (I am SO not a morning person), as I spent an hour today talking to 50 students (while I’m …
Following the Feelings
I have always loved the idea of following a marked trail…the challenge of needing to find the next marker is “do-able”, and leads one on an unknown path…it may be marked telling you where to go, but you only find out where you are going one marker at a time, bit by bit. I’ve done …
A Thought
Beautiful to read, lovely to think about, and a lifetime of struggle to live out. I’ve learned through my own experience and listening to stories of others over the years that it is much easier to read than to do.
Tears Keep Falling
New York was the highlight of my 10 day trip to the Eastern Seaboard in 2011. 9/11 and Ground Zero were never very far from discussion it seemed as we chatted with tour guides and local New Yorkers. It takes very little to get a New Yorker to talk about where they were on that …
Gearing up for Fall
It’s a fun time to be around Bergen and Associates Counselling these days…good things are happening, and there’s a “good vibe” that I’m just lovin’. I was listening this week to a podcast of Vinyl Caf on a run, and Stewart McLean suggested that the first of September marks a “new year” far more than …
A Thought
Have you ever been in love? Horrible isn’t it? It makes you so vulnerable. It opens your chest and it opens up your heart and it means that someone can get inside you and mess you up. You build up all these defenses, you build up a whole suit of armor, suit of armor, so …
Groban: A Reminder of Connecting
So, last night I was at the Josh Groban concert!!! And it was great…in many ways. His music is beautiful, the set was gorgeous, it was funny in moments…and it was a huge treat for me…between looking after my junior tribe members and my two jobs, I don’t really get out much. But my brother, …
Grieving in Life
It was a day thinkin’ about grief yesterday…it was Jack Layton’s funeral, and the TV was on as I was going about my day. I usually prefer music when I’m around the house, but it was compelling watching the outpouring of grief for Mr. Layton, and to watch the drama as his friends and family …
Siloam Mission: The Open House
Siloam Mission: The Goodness Continues
Sometimes, my job it just tooooo much fun. I mean, who else gets to do zumba as part of their day at work? The Occupational Therapy students that started in early July are almost done their placement at Siloam Mission. I supervise them…as someone who has limited time, but still wants to be involved at …