It is already the end of March!! This morning during my mini-workout the music switched from John Stewart & the Phoenix Concerts to U2. This Irish band continues to amaze me with the relevance of their music forty years after it was first recorded. One song still resonates with me: I still haven’t found what […]

Health or not so much…Late last fall a spot appeared on my left ear lobe. Looked like a liver spot or and aging spot (depending on your orientation to life’s transitions). Having checked with my family doctor it was then determined or be of minor consequence; but, watch to see if it grows! After Christmas, […]

Okay, that’s it…Guess what? My patience has run out. I don’t hate them, but I can no longer stand by and hope things will improve. The latest Islamic attack in Edmonton on the Chief of Police along with the unbelievable support of the Mayor has brought me to this point. To give you the background, […]

Just a wee reflection or two!! Have you ever wondered why people with the same general background, similar parents, even concomitant education turn out to be considerably different from you? There are people I consider good colleagues, and perhaps even special friends (although they would have to confirm such a label), that come from very […]

It’s not easy being green but at least you should wear green! Today that part of my lineage that derives from Ireland gets to be front and centre. It is a memorable day. For me it started early with a trip to the gym with my black & green UPEI sweat suit on, topped with […]

Teeya came into my world early in this millennium. She made a presentation to a group of us who were involved in private & public training institutions in Calgary. She was emphasizing new ways of psychologically improving the learning of our students. The main thing I remember about that day was her energy. Only one […]