Joy Rising – Week Three of Oprah’s LifeClass – Back to Chicago
It Friday morning and 9 am in Michigan. I am sitting on an Amtrak train headed to Chicago. It is a chilly morning with dew and frost on the pines, on the roofs, in the … Read more
Joy Rising – Lesson #10 – Oprah’s LifeClass
What brings you joy? Is it birds singing, your children’s laughter, reading in bed on a Sunday morning? You know what brings me joy? All of the above but other things bring me joy…unrelated to … Read more
No Chucky Cheese Here – Money Saving Tips with Cracker Barrel
Photo Credit: Kraft Canada We love cheese. Soft Cheese. Hard Cheese. Cream Cheese. We put cheese in our sandwiches, quesadillas, grill cheese, salads, pasta, tacos… you name it, we put cheese on it. The thing … Read more
CBC Radio 1 – Ontario Today with Rita Celli – appearance Friday, October 21, 2011
So you’ve taken the plunge, you’ve bit the bullet, you’ve said ‘I Do’. Now comes the hard part, how to you manage to consolidate your STUFF? Two sets of pots and pans, two sofas, two … Read more
ANGER, FORGIVENESS and #OprahsLifeClass: things I need to learn about myself
I think it’s ironic…I am on a very early train to Chicago to go see Oprah as part of the audience in the LifeClass series on the OWN Network. Its not ironic that I am … Read more
Social Media for Good: McGill researchers dance for donations – Montreal –
One of the most discussed topics is how we can use social media platforms for good and not just for profit. The thing is social media can always be used for good whether it is … Read more
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…love back-to-school routines
For years now, I have happily sung ‘It’s the most wonderful time of the year…’ song to my kids. I think it’s hilarious, them, not-so-much. Why do I love this time of year? ROUTINE, ROUTINE, … Read more
How to keep your workout gear organized
photo from lovepetsvideos.info So I see how well my girlfriends are doing now that they have committed to losing weight and getting more exercise. I say to myself, as I look in the mirror: is it … Read more