Tag Archives: inspirational stories

The Suit

Posted on May 27, 2009 9:44 am by

After spending a wonderful weekend celebrating the high school graduation of my daughter, much of the past two days have revolved around cleaning up the aftermath- packing away formal wear, cleaning up the 45 pairs of shoes littering my bedroom … Continue reading →

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Bits and Bites – Wednesday April 1st, 2009

Posted on April 1, 2009 9:51 am by

And so it begins again…..and  this morning, I’m thanking whoever was watching over me last night on my run. I suspect – but dearly hope I am wrong- that we have entered yet another round of violence in the ghetto. … Continue reading →

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Life is what you make it.

Posted on February 20, 2009 10:44 am by

 It was his intense focus and concentration that stopped me in my tracks,palpable even from several paces away. Moving the blade of his pocketknife with the  ease and delicacy of a surgeon, he deftly removed targeted bits of wood and … Continue reading →

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The X factor.

Posted on February 10, 2009 11:19 am by

” Bye Mom- love you! “ , she said as she walked out the door to go to school. I stood by the window holding my 7 month old son, and we both watched her walk away down the street. I’ve … Continue reading →

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The magic of a 4 year old.

Posted on October 18, 2008 8:39 am by

Every year when my children celebrate their birthdays, I think back to the moment I first met each of them. Each birth is unique, and the first moments of getting to know the tiny beings who would come to shape me … Continue reading →

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Things I’ve learned from my children

Posted on September 4, 2008 9:16 am by

  As anyone with kids will agree with, no book can prepare you for your children. Ever. And just when you think you’ve seen/heard/smelled it all, they come up with something new to try your patience, make you pull your hair … Continue reading →

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The lesson

Posted on May 31, 2008 9:45 am by

I’ve tried several times to write this story in the last 24 hours, without success. Each and every time I sat in front of my computer, the tears would begin again, and the screen before me would disappear in a … Continue reading →

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Bits and Bites – Wednesday May 14th,2008

Posted on May 14, 2008 8:08 am by

The birds certainly weren’t singing when I woke up this morning and its a safe bet they won’t be all day. Should the little beasts chance opening their noisy beaks to break into song, the sheer volume of rain falling will drown them … Continue reading →

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Life and Death

Posted on February 16, 2008 11:32 am by

I’ve been following a discussion on the CBC website, one that has garnered a plethora of heated comments surrounding death and dying. More specifically, the discussion centres on a story currently ongoing in Winnipeg, where courts have ruled an 84 year old man … Continue reading →

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Valentines Day, Schmalentines Day, or the True meaning of Romance and Love.

Posted on February 7, 2008 11:27 am by

I’d hate to be a guy right now, with the much-dreaded Valentines Day Test approaching. That’s right, I said Valentines Day TEST!  After all, isn’t that what it really is nowadays? Long gone are the romantic beginnings to this Hallmark … Continue reading →

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